It will be a battle of physicality versus skill as Oceania Football Confederation (OFC) champs New Zealand face a gritty Turkish side as both teams kick off their FIFA U-17 World Cup campaign in the opening Group 'B' encounter at the DY Patil Stadium in Nerul today. On paper, the All Whites, who have acclimatised to conditions after playing two warm-up matches against Brazil U-17 and England last month in Andheri.

The Kiwis (in white jerseys) have acclimatised to the Indian conditions having played two warm-up ties against Brazil and England at the Mumbai Sports Arena in Andheri last month. Pic/Suresh Karkera