Another challenge for us says Ricki Herbert

Trivandrum, INDIA – Maldives coach Ricki Herbert has said that the match against Bangladesh tomorrow in SAFF Suzuki Cup is just another tough challenge for them.

“Tomorrow for us is just another challenge and I don’t want to put any pressure on the boys. You know I brought some young players and they are inexperienced but its good environment for them to be in.”

“Bangladesh played very well against Afghanistan yesterday and I will say tomorrow will be a tough game for us and for sure it will be tougher than Bhutan.” Ricki added.

Ricki Herbert, who guided New Zealand in 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa said to media today just after the final practice session that there might be some changes tomorrow.

“There might be some changes tomorrow but I will see how the players recover today and I will finalize it tomorrow morning.”

Speaking to media, national team striker Asadhulla Abdulla said that there main target is to get three points against Bangladesh.

“If we win this match we can confirm a place in the final and we will work hard to get three points tomorrow. We will not depend on yesterday’s scores. We will work hard to change what has happened yesterday. I can say that in the coming games we will not miss so many chances like yesterday against Bhutan.”

Ahmed Imaz, a regular starter for the Maldives said that they would work hard to get three points tomorrow.

“In every tournament the first match is different and I am sure it will not repeat in tomorrow’s game. And our main target is to get three points tomorrow.“

Maldives will play against Bangladesh tomorrow at 1500 hours Maldives time.