Fiji soccer team coach Carlos Buzetti said leaving out goalkeeper Simione Tamanisau for the important match against New Zealand is a big blow to his side.

Tamanisau was the only player from the 16 member squad not to travel with the side this morning after his visa was rejected by the New Zealand Government.

Buzetti before leaving for New Zealand said they have been dealt with few more blows when defender Taniela Waqa and Josaia Bukalidi were ruled out because of injury.

He said despite few setbacks, they will try to put up a good fighting spirit against the star studded All Whites side.