Goalkeepers: Supratim Bhattacharya (IMG/SAFF)
Defenders: Myron Mendes (IMG/SAFF), Sajid Dhot (IMG/SAFF), Sarthak Golui (SAFF), Nabin Rabha (SAFF), Suman Shah (SAFF)
Midfielders: Harmanjot Singh (IMG/SAFF), Raja Rawat (SAFF), K Lalramzuava (SAFF), Lalrammuana (IMG/SAFF)
Forwards: Uttam Rai (IMG), Daniel Lalhimpuia (SAFF), Nitin Jyal (IMG/SAFF), Laldantsanga (IMG/SAFF)
This seems to be the team that's played the first two games. There appear to be many non IMG players in the first 11/14. I think that many parents did not give permissions for their kids to go away for such a long time.
Goalkeepers: Supratim Bhattacharya (IMG/SAFF)
Defenders: Myron Mendes (IMG/SAFF), Sajid Dhot (IMG/SAFF), Sarthak Golui (SAFF), Nabin Rabha (SAFF), Suman Shah (SAFF)
Midfielders: Harmanjot Singh (IMG/SAFF), Raja Rawat (SAFF), K Lalramzuava (SAFF), Lalrammuana (IMG/SAFF)
Forwards: Uttam Rai (IMG), Daniel Lalhimpuia (SAFF), Nitin Jyal (IMG/SAFF), Laldantsanga (IMG/SAFF)
This seems to be the team that's played the first two games. There appear to be many non IMG players in the first 11/14. I think that many parents did not give permissions for their kids to go away for such a long time.
Nothing like that,people have to fight for their spot.Local Indian based lads are impressive too, especially Raja Rawat who is one of the best and most consistent of the lot.
Raja Rawat, who scored India’s equaliser against Bahrain will, however, be sitting out. Raja picked up his second yellow for handling the ball which he thought, had crossed the sideline.
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Just read it in AIFF site. This will be a big blow for India, Rawat has been one of the main players for the team since SAFF Cup. Poor kid, lacks maturity and got a silly yellow card.
TASHKENT: Celebrations on the ground last for minutes. Behind the scenes, it goes on. Though celebrations stay a taboo in India’s U-16 mission as yet but the boys, nevertheless, go on with their own style.
At the age of 15 drinking Champagne stays illegal; leave aside partying and late nights. The boys, hence, celebrate with ice-- by chewing ice-cubes. After the victory against Bahrain, there was a mad rush as to who would carry the ice-box back to the dressing room. The intention stayed clear.
The intention stays clear. Two more matches remain in this five-team Group and with two victories in two matches, any team would start dreaming. You can’t stop that, you just can’t.
History suggests Uzbekistan stay one of the toughest challenge at this level. Uzbekistan’s demolition of Kyrgyzstan in their first match, an identical 7-0 margin victory, besides the stamp of authority, was ruthless; just ruthless. And for Team India, the Team Management stays wary as to how dreams can ruthlessly be crushed within 90 minutes. Past two matches just doesn’t mean anything for all.
The team effort which saw India through against Bahrain stays the biggest driving force. You would be stumped if you were asked to name any single individual who stood out against Bahrain. The entire squad did.
The Team Management isn’t willing to go into any calculations. “We will give our best and leave the rest,” stays Coach Thomas Joseph’s stance, even as his marker pen goes left-right-backward-diagonal-forward on the Drawing Board. The boys listen and cheer in chorus, “Yes Sir!” A victory, they know, will get them their ice-cubes.
Raja Rawat, who scored India’s equaliser against Bahrain will, however, be sitting out. Raja picked up his second yellow for handling the ball which he thought, had crossed the sideline.
If Raja’s handball has come as a bit of jolt, someone’s else’s raised hand is an assurance for Indian boys. Right-hand raised with his horse in full gallop, symbolising arrogance, confidence, ability and courage, Amir Temur’s statue at Tashkent’s ‘Square of Amir Temur’ has turned into Team India’s favourite leisure destination.
‘To cross a barrier, you need to be brave. And to be brave, you need to March Forward.’ The boys, by now know where the voice comes from.
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Coach Thomas Joseph has the toughest job on his hands – to keep the U-16 boys focused on the remaining two matches in the AFC U-16 Qualifiers. The contingent has prepared hard and Thomas is in no mood to let slip away the momentum. In a chat with <!-- w --><a class="postlink" href="http://www.the-aiff.com"; onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;">www.the-aiff.com</a><!-- w -->, Thomas speaks of the challenges ahead. Excerpts:
Two wins in two matches and two more to go. How do you describe the situation?
It’s a tricky situation no doubt. We have had a good start and need to sustain the momentum and it’s not easy. The Group is wide open at the moment. It’s a must-win match for us.
In such a situation, how hard is it to keep the boys focused?
They are young boys but are mature enough. They stay aware of what is expected of them. They need to play well, concentrate and be responsible. We just cannot afford to go into calculations.
Raja Rawat picked up his second yellow card and will be sitting out. Is that a setback?
Not really. Our reserve bench is good enough. There are equally competent players who would fill in.
Tell us a bit more about the preparation.
We picked up 50 boys from the Mir Iqbal Hussain Trophy out of which 30 were selected for the final camp. In June, the boys from the IGM Academy joined us after which we had a three-week long camp. The squad was cut down to 35 after it and the best 23 were picked for the AFC U-16 Qualifiers.
What value addition did the boys from the IMG Academy bring to the Camp?
At the Academy in Florida, they got to play more practice matches which certainly was an added advantage. They never had the fear of playing a match and it helped.
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Goalkeepers: Supratim Bhattacharya (IMG/SAFF)
Defenders: Myron Mendes (IMG/SAFF), Sajid Dhot (IMG/SAFF), Sarthak Golui (SAFF), Nabin Rabha (SAFF), Suman Shah (SAFF)
Midfielders: Harmanjot Singh (IMG/SAFF), Raja Rawat (SAFF), K Lalramzuava (SAFF), Lalrammuana (IMG/SAFF)
Forwards: Uttam Rai (IMG), Daniel Lalhimpuia (SAFF), Nitin Jyal (IMG/SAFF), Laldantsanga (IMG/SAFF)
This seems to be the team that's played the first two games. There appear to be many non IMG players in the first 11/14. I think that many parents did not give permissions for their kids to go away for such a long time.
Nothing like that,people have to fight for their spot.Local Indian based lads are impressive too, especially Raja Rawat who is one of the best and most consistent of the lot.
Next batch for IMG ???
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By Nilanjan Datta,
AIFF Media Team
TASHKENT: Celebrations on the ground last for minutes. Behind the scenes, it goes on. Though celebrations stay a taboo in India’s U-16 mission as yet but the boys, nevertheless, go on with their own style.
At the age of 15 drinking Champagne stays illegal; leave aside partying and late nights. The boys, hence, celebrate with ice-- by chewing ice-cubes. After the victory against Bahrain, there was a mad rush as to who would carry the ice-box back to the dressing room. The intention stayed clear.
The intention stays clear. Two more matches remain in this five-team Group and with two victories in two matches, any team would start dreaming. You can’t stop that, you just can’t.
History suggests Uzbekistan stay one of the toughest challenge at this level. Uzbekistan’s demolition of Kyrgyzstan in their first match, an identical 7-0 margin victory, besides the stamp of authority, was ruthless; just ruthless. And for Team India, the Team Management stays wary as to how dreams can ruthlessly be crushed within 90 minutes. Past two matches just doesn’t mean anything for all.
The team effort which saw India through against Bahrain stays the biggest driving force. You would be stumped if you were asked to name any single individual who stood out against Bahrain. The entire squad did.
The Team Management isn’t willing to go into any calculations. “We will give our best and leave the rest,” stays Coach Thomas Joseph’s stance, even as his marker pen goes left-right-backward-diagonal-forward on the Drawing Board. The boys listen and cheer in chorus, “Yes Sir!” A victory, they know, will get them their ice-cubes.
Raja Rawat, who scored India’s equaliser against Bahrain will, however, be sitting out. Raja picked up his second yellow for handling the ball which he thought, had crossed the sideline.
If Raja’s handball has come as a bit of jolt, someone’s else’s raised hand is an assurance for Indian boys. Right-hand raised with his horse in full gallop, symbolising arrogance, confidence, ability and courage, Amir Temur’s statue at Tashkent’s ‘Square of Amir Temur’ has turned into Team India’s favourite leisure destination.
‘To cross a barrier, you need to be brave. And to be brave, you need to March Forward.’ The boys, by now know where the voice comes from.
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Coach Thomas Joseph has the toughest job on his hands – to keep the U-16 boys focused on the remaining two matches in the AFC U-16 Qualifiers. The contingent has prepared hard and Thomas is in no mood to let slip away the momentum. In a chat with <!-- w --><a class="postlink" href="http://www.the-aiff.com"; onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;">www.the-aiff.com</a><!-- w -->, Thomas speaks of the challenges ahead. Excerpts:
Two wins in two matches and two more to go. How do you describe the situation?
It’s a tricky situation no doubt. We have had a good start and need to sustain the momentum and it’s not easy. The Group is wide open at the moment. It’s a must-win match for us.
In such a situation, how hard is it to keep the boys focused?
They are young boys but are mature enough. They stay aware of what is expected of them. They need to play well, concentrate and be responsible. We just cannot afford to go into calculations.
Raja Rawat picked up his second yellow card and will be sitting out. Is that a setback?
Not really. Our reserve bench is good enough. There are equally competent players who would fill in.
Tell us a bit more about the preparation.
We picked up 50 boys from the Mir Iqbal Hussain Trophy out of which 30 were selected for the final camp. In June, the boys from the IGM Academy joined us after which we had a three-week long camp. The squad was cut down to 35 after it and the best 23 were picked for the AFC U-16 Qualifiers.
What value addition did the boys from the IMG Academy bring to the Camp?
At the Academy in Florida, they got to play more practice matches which certainly was an added advantage. They never had the fear of playing a match and it helped.
(By Nilanjan Datta,
AIFF Media Team)
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