| Branko Semilantic repeats " New Radiant is very strong"
27 September 2005
Branko giving an interview to maldivesoccer.com today after their
practice.
Images fro Practice Sessions - New Radiant | Al Faisaly
Male', MALDIVES - Al Faisaly coach Branko Semilantic repeatedly said today that New Radiant is a strong team and he will never underestimate the blues of Maldives on Tomorrow's game.
" I went to watch them playing against Al Hussein in Irbid and I watched the video of the Male' game and they are very strong" Branko said today in an interview given to Maldivesoccer after their practice session held at National Stadium.
Branko appreciated New Radiant's hard work they showed in the second leg of the Quarter final after they lost their key striker (TOM).
"A team who played against Al-Hussein without their key player sent off early second half and the point that Al-Hussein did not have any success of scoring, shows that New Radiant should be very strong" The Serbian born coach repeated.
Branko highlighted New Radiant's defence and noted Fazeel's (Oppo) performance and also he never missed the performance of New Radiant's Sri Lankan keeper Sadhun.
"They got a strong, hard working group of players specially their defence, and the midfield player (Oppo). The forward is also very strong. I should also noted their keeper. He is very good".
Branko didn't take the suspension of New Radiant's three key players as an advantage and instead he said every team will have 18-25 players practice and working as a team. And he believes New Radiant will bring out bloods that will replace the missing heroes.
Branko also highlighted their problems when facing New Radiant tomorrow: 1. Time 2. Weather.
" New Radiant should have played the match a little bit late. You see at this time it is much better than the time we came here for practice" He refered to the time (around 5:15pm local time instead of 4:00 pm). He also noted that the time is arranged by AFC after consulting the teams.
Next, Branko believes Maldievs weather is a big problem for them when facing a strong team like New Radiant.
"Our opponent is a strong team and It's a problem to face them in this weather. It is very humid and it is very difficult to play. In Jordan we have more oxygen than in here. It is one of the worst problems we are facing for tomorrow's game." said Branko.
When revealing the winning chance, Branko again repeated New Radiant is a strong team and tomorrow's game will be a big one.
"They came to semi-finals after beating one of Jordan's best teams so it would be a big match tomorrow. All the teams who play in the Semi Finals should be strong. We cannot underestimate them. We will see in the match who wins. The better team will always win." He said.
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