: Hosting Qatar, Afghanistan without fans would be a great disadvantage: India football coach Stimac #IndiaNEWS India’s draw against Asian champions Qatar in a World Cup qualifier last year was one

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Hosting Qatar, Afghanistan without fans would be a great disadvantage: India football coach Stimac #IndiaNEWS
India’s draw against Asian champions Qatar in a World Cup qualifier last year was one of their best results but coach Igor Stimac does not want to put pressure on his players by promising a victory in the return leg.India play Qatar in Bhubaneswar on October 8 before taking on Bangladesh (away) on November 12 and Afghanistan in Kolkata on November 17. India are already out of contention for a berth in the 2022 World Cup but they are still in the reckoning for the 2023 Asian Cup as it is a joint qualification campaign.The 52-year-old Stimac said promising a victory against Qatar will be suicidal but his side will play not to lose the match.“With strong belief in what we do and a clear mindset, everything is possible. We are certainly not going to come out on the pitch to lose the game. But to promise victory against Asian champions and such a great team as Qatar would be suicidal,??? Stimac told PTI in an interview from his home in Croatia.“We are in the process of building up a new respectable team and I am trying to avoid putting our youngsters under extra pressure so they can enjoy their football and gain experience for...Read more

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