Every match is a final says Koevermans

Sep 01, 2013 - 07:50:45 | Shimaz Ali and Mohamed Firash

Indian coach, Koevermans believes that every match is a final and they do respect their oponents. (MS Photo: Shimaaz Ali)

Kathmandu, NEPAL - Indian coach Wim Koevermans believes that every match is a final match for them and they will play five finals in the SAFF championship.

“We are here to defend the title. So every game is a final. We have to play five finals in order to keep the trophy with us. Basically we have to win all the matches. Said the dutch coach in the pre-match press conference.

Koevermans admitted that the pressure is on his side as the defending champions.

“The pressure is always on team that owns the cup and we are here to defend the title and we want to win it, and that’s our aim”

He also added that they don’t underestimate any team.

“We see every team strong, we don’t under estimate any team. We respect them”

He also said that the 20 days camp was fine for preparing for the competition.

“Players just begun the pre-season and it’s similar to last year and I think we are ready"