Some teams playing in the 3rd round including Thailand and Tajikistan announced squads without a single U23 player due to the ongoing AFC U23 Asian Cup. Another example of AFC's lax handling of affairs when it comes to the developing teams.
Seems I was mistaken about Tajikistan. The majority of their senior team is made up of players under 23 years old, so they decided to field a much younger, inexperienced squad in the U23 Asian Cup. They're totally focused on qualifying for their first ever Asian Cup this time.
Congratulations to Wales. Though I'm not fan of Real Madrid/Juventus/Arsenal, I like players like Bale & Ramsey and and wanted Wales to win this match. On top of it, there is a Liverpool flavor in the form of Neco Williams.
One good thing is all our games are scheduled at the later end of the night when there will be lesser humidity. The other teams have to play their 2 games at early kickoff and chances are they will be more burnt out than us. I really AIFF did not do this by mistake.
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The other teams have to play their 2 games at early kickoff and chances are they will be more burnt out than us. I really AIFF did not do this by mistake.