The current Indian Arrows squad and Bibiano's 2020 batch (the one with Shubho & Sridarth) are eligible to play U20 qualifiers next year (born 2003-2005).
I think Bibiano is in charge of the next U17 batch who will play qualifiers next year.
The above said U20 squad along with almost half of the current U23 squad (Gill, Amarjit, Nikhil, Narender, Ruivah, Jeakson, Sumit, Akash, Vikram & Rohit) are eligible for next U23 qualifiers (2001-2004 born)
Kuwait made a 2nd half comeback and defeated Saudi Arabia 2-1. They have qualified for the finals by winning 2 out of 2 matches (earlier defeated Bangladesh 1-0).
If UAE win against Oman India has to go for atleast two goal win to secure the place as the best runner up . Result against last team will not count reason being some groups only have 3 teams.
Literally India ruined their chances by conceding a late goal against UAE. If that was a draw India would have qualify as winners even with a draw in next match !
If UAE win the match and India draw Kyrgyz, there can be a penalty-shootout. Even if we win that, it won't be enough for India as we can't finish among the best runners-up. Kyrgyz will qualify if they win it.
If India wins and if there are no upsets, the max India can finish will be 3rd/4th best runners-up. Can finish even lower. It's going to be tight. It doesn't matter if India win 1-0 or 5-0. Match against Kyrgyz won't be counted for ranking runners-up if we win.
Comments
I think Bibiano is in charge of the next U17 batch who will play qualifiers next year.
The above said U20 squad along with almost half of the current U23 squad (Gill, Amarjit, Nikhil, Narender, Ruivah, Jeakson, Sumit, Akash, Vikram & Rohit) are eligible for next U23 qualifiers (2001-2004 born)
For India's it's better that Oman wins the match.
Not a good scoreline for us. Need a draw at least
If India wins and if there are no upsets, the max India can finish will be 3rd/4th best runners-up. Can finish even lower. It's going to be tight. It doesn't matter if India win 1-0 or 5-0. Match against Kyrgyz won't be counted for ranking runners-up if we win.