A huge boost for the team – Ashfaq

May 14, 2014 - 10:36:23 | Shimaaz Ali
Ashfaq celebrating his second goal against Laos last night. (MS Photo: Shimaaz Ali)

Male’, MALDIVES – Maldives national team captain Ali Ashfaq said that the win against Laos in the friendly match helped them to improve the confidence ahead of the AFC Challenge Cup.

In an exclusive interview given to Maldivesoccer.com Ashfaq said that a win like this ahead of the tournament will improve the confidence of the players.

“Such a result will surely help to improve the confidence of the players ahead of the tournament and it will be a good match for the supporters as well to enjoy before the tournament.”

When asked about his role in tonight’s match Ashfaq said coach has previously mentioned about it and it was a good thing.

“Previously coach has mentioned about it and it was a good thing and it makes easy for me than before.”

Ashfaq also called the supporters to back the team during the tournament.

“We will try to do our level best to get a good result in this tournament and be with us during the tournament.”

Ashfaq scored two goals against Laos in the friendly game.

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footballmad on May 14
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It was a brilliant result with a very good performance. We are all behind the team.
Txiki on May 14
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Brilliant result, not a brilliant performance though. Whenever the team had to defend, the players looked ready to pee in their shorts. Laos is the weakest team in the group and traditionally very weak defensively, so let's not get overconfident and screw it up in the group stages before the tournament has even begun.
Boris on May 14
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Agree that this win will boost team confidence, but the performance was poor. It was like we were transposed to the long balls of 80s. There was no teamwork at all. Nobody was bothered to gain control of the ball and make a pass. They look unsettled, afraid to make a pass that if they make a mistake in the process and lose the ball , it will more embarrassing. So to go by the easy way and to get rid of such a situation they though the only option for them is to shoot it on sight. Unless FAM provide them with long term preparation this is the sight we are going to see in every tournament, our players will not get confidence on the ball.

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