Thursday 28 July 2011

World Cup Qualifier: India vs UAE return Leg Preview

Its a chance to retrieve some pride for the nation which was hard done by some poor referring at the 1st leg which ultimately led India facing a 3 goal deficit and more importantly loosing one of their star player, Subrata Paul for the home leg. Despite that, India are willing to go all out against the visiting UAE side who are overwhelming favourites to win the tie.

The 153rd ranked nation gained praises for their robust defending after being reduced to 9 men in only the 22nd minute of the game. The team is all set to take the challenge yet again and this time they have the home advantage in their hands when they play it out at their 'Fortress' - Dr. Ambedkar Stadium, Delhi. Coach Armando Colaco believes that there is a chance that they have a chance to overturn the three goal deficit but for that to happen his boys will have to perform out of their skins.

Indian Coach Armando Colaco insisted that they could have come out of the away leg with a positive result if the Qatari referee Banjar Al Dosari had not made those controversial decisions against them. He was also quoted saying to TOI that Gulf referees should not be allowed to officiate matches which involves gulf countries.

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