Crispin CHHETRI about India's appearance in Pink Ladies Cup

(Menafnern) Sharjah, February 25th (Ians) The Indian senior citizens' team will compete in the third and last friendly game at the Pink Ladies Cup in the Al Hamriya Sports Club Stadium in the Al Hamriya Sports Club Stadium. On Sunday, the Blue Tigeres fought to Russia around 0: 2 and came in the middle of the first half and deep in injury. In her first game, India defeated Jordan 2-0.

Against Russia it was always a difficult test for the defense, and after a few nervous moments in the initial phases, India gradually won confidence and thought to be large parts. But Crispin made it clear that they were not satisfied with a close defeat and the winning Mentality must remain on every opponent. “I think we shouldn't be happy to lose with just two goals. We could have done it better. We had created opportunities and we could have achieved. But I think the mentality of the players improves after every game. The attitude that we showed against Russia I am satisfied with the effort, but not with the result.

Chettri, who is heading the national team for the first time, said before the tournament that all three games will face different types of challenges, and so far the story has exceeded. “Jordan was different from Russia. Korea will be different tomorrow. They all have contrasting play styles and we have to adapt accordingly,” he added.

The Korea Republic, the 20th place, 49 places over India, have so far registered two comfortable victories. The team trained by Shin Sang-Woo defeated Uzbekistan 3-0 and Thailand 4-0. It will be eighth that they will face India. The Taeguk ladies have won all the previous seven sessions. “We had two days to prepare in Korea. We know how they play. They are completely different from Russia. I think doing is much faster.

“We should not let them run through the flanks and create cuts because they are very good in it. We cannot let them run behind and go after cuts,” he added.

Central defender Purnima Kumari is one of the young people who celebrated their senior India debut in the Pink Ladies Cup. In collaboration with Sweety Devi in ​​Center-Back, the 20-year-old enjoyed the challenge in Sharjah and defended against some of the fastest and highest players with whom she has ever been confronted. But Purnima is not a bit scared.

“I learned a lot of things in the first experience with the national team. I do my best and am confident. Sweety-didi has been here for a long time and I'm new here, but we have a good combination, even though it plays together for the first time .

“The Russians were physically strong and big, but I didn't care. I just wanted to concentrate on our game. They only played their game. I was never afraid of them. Yes, we lost, but one thing is safe for us Always remain positive.

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