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One mistake cost us a point against UAE: Igor Stimac

In the first half, we handled it well, especially when the legs were still fresh. We also had two great chances in the first half. We played against a very good side who were deserving winners.

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Dubai: Head coach Igor Stimac on Thursday said that one single mistake cost India a point against UAE in the qualifiers for the AFC U23 Asian Cup in Dubai on Wednesday night.

A late penalty against UAE cost India very much in a 1-0 loss.

“In the first half, we handled it well, especially when the legs were still fresh. We also had two great chances in the first half. We played against a very good side who were deserving winners.

In the second half they demonstrated their power,” Stimac said.

“We were coming down and some players lost freshness in their legs. We needed to make some changes. We gave away an easy penalty. We made one mistake, and that mistake cost us a point, not three as we didn’t deserve three points against UAE,” the coach added.

After a 2-1 victory against Oman in their opener, India colts went down 0-1 to hosts UAE and

currently stand on 3 points from two matches. They now play the Kyrgyz Republic in their last group league game on October 30.

“We play the Kyrgyz Republic in the last game. We need to do our best, find the strength and power, and then get out on the pitch and get the points which may surprise all of Asia if Indiaqualifies,” Stimac expressed.

“It’s a very interesting situation in the group wherein the situation is extremely tight. Teams are quite different, but then again very similar in regards to what someone can do on the pitch. Everyone has their own strengths and weaknesses,” he quipped.

“It is difficult for our players. We made only one chance in the starting XI that played against Oman. We are doing everything possible for them. The five changes helped, but not enough to keep the quality of football which we expect, and is needed against strong opponents againstUAE.”

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