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“What was most impressing about the girls was that they remained calm and collected in the face of some defensive tactics from the opposition. Previously, out of desperation to break the deadlock, we played long balls to the forward line more often than not. But now we play short and quick passes. This change in mindset is our biggest positive from this tournament,” Murshedy told Dhaka Tribune Thursday. Murshedy said Bangladesh have gradually improved in the age-level tournaments, and that the country is currently enjoying an influx in the pipeline for future national team prospects which will enhance further following the girls' triumph. “We have been able to successfully follow the year-long calendar of the age-level sides. More and more future Bangladesh stars are amazing. The girls' triumph will inspire many others. I am elated with their success. It was a brilliant achievement,” said Murshedy, a former star national footballer himself. The likes of defender Akhi Khatun, midfielder Monika Chakma and attacker Tohura Khatun shone brightly for the host but Murshedy refused to single out any individual for special praise, instead heaping appreciation on the entire team.
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“Understanding was good. Team spirit and level of confidence are extremely important. There was no one single brilliant player. The whole team played exceptionally well. The chemistry was good,” he said. That Bangladesh were triumphant in the month of victory was double cause for joy, Murshedy said.