Its pretty funny that we are still blaming teams like Pakistan etc of fielding overage teams, when we know well that we have done the same too. only at u-14 level now we have proper aged players.<div>As they say in hindi -</div><div>" Jinke ghar sishe ke hote hain woh doosron ke ghar mein pathar nehi marte" (Those who have house of glass, don't throw stones at other's homes)</div><div><br></div><div><br></div>
Its pretty funny that we are still blaming teams like Pakistan etc of fielding overage teams, when we know well that we have done the same too. only at u-14 level now we have proper aged players.<div>As they say in hindi -</div><div>" Jinke ghar sishe ke hote hain woh doosron ke ghar mein pathar nehi marte" (Those who have house of glass, don't throw stones at other's homes)</div><div><br></div><div><br></div>
<br><div><br></div><div>We complain they complain. Its all good!</div>
The Indian U-22 squad presently camping in Dubai for the forthcoming AFC
U-22 Championship were held to a 2-2 draw in their first practice match
against a combined African XI on Saturday (June 16). Midfielders
Lalrindika Ralte and Tirthankar Sarkar scored one apiece for the Indian
squad.<br>
<br>
Head Coach Arthur Papas used 18 players in the match which was played at
Al Wasl’s training ground. The rival opposition comprised of players
from Nigeria, Ivory Coast, and Cameroon most of whom have come to Dubai
to appear in trials for various clubs.<br>
<br>
“It is a good result against a very tough opposition,” Papas maintained.
“The positive part stays the boys are improving,” he added. The match
was played in two halves of 45 minutes each.<br>
<br>
“We wanted to play at 5pm (local time) as that’s the time when our first
match against Lebanon kicks-off. The temperature was 39 degrees,” he
informed. India play their first match against Lebanon in Muscat on June
23.<br>
<br>
“We will play another practice match on Tuesday (June 19). With barely a
week to go for the Championship, it's important to stay away from
injuries," Papas maintained.
Agree @shah. Sea nations like indonesia, malaysia, philipines play friendly matches frequently and rivalry btwn this teams are well known. Saff nations should also follow this, can develop a rivalry in india vs pakistan, in football also, beside cricket.
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<br><div><br></div><div>We complain they complain. Its all good!</div>
U-22 Championship were held to a 2-2 draw in their first practice match
against a combined African XI on Saturday (June 16). Midfielders
Lalrindika Ralte and Tirthankar Sarkar scored one apiece for the Indian
squad.<br>
<br>
Head Coach Arthur Papas used 18 players in the match which was played at
Al Wasl’s training ground. The rival opposition comprised of players
from Nigeria, Ivory Coast, and Cameroon most of whom have come to Dubai
to appear in trials for various clubs.<br>
<br>
“It is a good result against a very tough opposition,” Papas maintained.
“The positive part stays the boys are improving,” he added. The match
was played in two halves of 45 minutes each.<br>
<br>
“We wanted to play at 5pm (local time) as that’s the time when our first
match against Lebanon kicks-off. The temperature was 39 degrees,” he
informed. India play their first match against Lebanon in Muscat on June
23.<br>
<br>
“We will play another practice match on Tuesday (June 19). With barely a
week to go for the Championship, it's important to stay away from
injuries," Papas maintained.