Syria expressed confidence that they would be able to continue their winning streak in the AFC Under-23 Championship Group E Qualifiers when they take on India at Bangabandhu National Stadium today. The Qualifier will kick off at 3pm and Channel 9 will transmit the game live from the venue.
The strongly-built Syrians overpowered hosts Bangladesh 4-0 in their opener last Friday while India lost to Uzbekistan 2-0 on the same day.
Syrian coach Muhannad al Fakir said yesterday they are confident of a win against the Indians. “After winning 4-0 against the hosts, the spirit of this team is very high and we want to start from where we had finished. However, at the same time, it’s a new day and a new match. We are taking nothing for granted. There are no injuries in the team and we will take the field respecting our opponent,” said Muhannad.
Indian coach Savio Medeira on the contrary said they want to rectify their mistakes and continue the hard work that they had produced against Uzbekistan. “I have to admit that my boys worked hard and fought neck-to-neck against Uzbekistan but in football, where physical difference matters, sometimes there is a lack of concentration. The two dying stage goals were the consequences of that. We want to rectify the mistakes we have committed. Otherwise, I am proud of my boys,” said Mediera.