Tashkent [Uzbekistan], October 30 (ANI): Tough days on the workplace have been aplenty for the Indian ladies’s group this 12 months. The two wins within the first spherical of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Olympic Qualifiers in Kyrgyzstan look like a distant reminiscence now. But in sports activities, there can’t be room for stagnancy. Four losses in a row since then have left the squad desolate. The Vietnam defeat on Sunday was maybe the one which bothered probably the most.
The basic feeling is that regardless of the heavy loss to Japan within the first match, there have been some issues that went proper. But these issues couldn’t be repeated on Sunday, in a sport the place there have been extra expectations from India to get a consequence. Obviously, the most important blunders had been made whereas defending crosses. Three crosses, three headed objectives for Vietnam. Three completely different circumstances, in accordance with head coach Thomas Dennerby. But generally, every a kind of might have been averted.
“We let in the goals without any aerial duels and that is the biggest problem. It is three different situations – first from a mistake in the build-up, second from bad positioning, third from a bit of a goalkeeper mistake. So, it is hard to say that it is the same problem in each and every situation, but of course, we should have handled it better, whatsoever,” he stated as quoted by an All India Football Federation (AIFF) press launch.
Like the second half towards Japan, India conceded an early purpose in the beginning of the primary half versus Vietnam. Again, from an error within the build-up. “In the first minute, we made individual, technical, and unforced errors to let Vietnam score the first goal. Then we tried to go on and it was a very equal game in the first 20 minutes. But then we made another mistake, from which we couldn’t come back,” Dennerby described.
The experiments didn’t repay. Bala Devi in midfield, Anju Tamang out extensive, Soumya Guguloth centre ahead, whereas Ritu Rani needed to play right-back within the absence of the injured Dalima Chhibber. The second-half substitutions considerably modified issues for the nice. Sandhiya Ranganathan, who scored twice towards Kyrgyz Republic in April, coolly headed previous the goalkeeper from Ritu’s hopeful free-kick to tug one again for India. Renu and Dangmei Grace introduced recent power and velocity on the precise flank, however it was too late to spark any comeback.
“We were fighting a lot in the last 15 minutes. We scored a goal. The team was lifting and we were fighting to come closer and so on. But I think in the end, it’s probably a fair result. But what’s not good is that three short players scored three headed goals against us,” stated Dennerby.
“Our positioning is not good enough. We have been practising in training and also showing on the tactical board that if you miss your position they will definitely hurt you,” he added.
But regardless of the case, you all the time have a look at the positives as nicely. Despite conceding 10 objectives in two video games, Dennerby singled out a couple of issues to his liking, primarily the organisation and individuality.
“We are well-organised, so that is not a problem. But even with that, it is always up to the individual to fulfil your role in that organisation. Maybe you get away if you play a weaker team that cannot utilise your mistakes. But when it comes to this level, you need to play 90 minutes without making any mistakes. Definitely not around your own box if you talk defensively,” stated Dennerby.
“Individually, some players have been playing well. It is good to have players who can reach this level. But we need to do it with 11, it is not good enough if only three or four are catching up to the level that our opponents are,” he stated.
What is finished is finished. Up subsequent is Uzbekistan. The Paris dream could also be over, however there may be nonetheless a aggressive match to play. If you exit, you exit with honour, which is what Dennerby desires from the Blue Tigresses. Motivation can appear laborious to kindle in such circumstances, however the India jersey ought to alone act as gas for the final match. The finish of this qualifying event is the beginning of the subsequent cycle.
“Putting on the India shirt and playing for the nation should be enough motivation. Hopefully, girls feel that we need to play for our reputation. So yeah, we really need to show that we can and want to win a game,” stated Dennerby.
“It is important to leave the camp with a win that helps a lot for motivation for the future also. We have our honour to play for. So, I hope that the girls understand that even though we are out of the Olympics, this game now is a start for the future,” the coach concluded. (ANI)