I am positive, no pressure – Drago

May 18, 2014 - 05:03:02 | Shimaaz Ali
Maldives national team coach Drago Mamic speaking to the media today. (MS Photo: Shimaaz Ali)

Male’, MALDIVES – Maldives national team coach Drago Mamic has said that he thinks positive and he is not under pressure to play against his former team.

Speaking at the pre match press conference held at Paradise Island Resort Drago Mamic said that It was not a new thing in football to play against former teams.

“It was not a new thing in football to play against former teams so I don’t have any pressure due to that.”

“I would say it was an advantage for me that I have coached for Myanmar team and I know the players from Myanmar very well.”

He also said that the score against Laos was a surprising result and it shows that anything can happen in football.

“Laos qualified for this tournament along with Afghanistan and they are a good team but we managed to score 7 goals against them and it shows that in football anything can happen.”

When asked about the supporters he said that they are the 12th man in the team.

“They are the 12th man in our team and it will be a huge advantage to play home. We will not let down the supporters and the players will give 150% during the games.”

He also said that his philosophy is to focus match by match and now his focus is to win the match against Myanmar.

“My philosophy is to focus match by match and now I am thinking about Myanmar match and later on we will focus on the other matches and the last one is to play in the final and win the tournament.”

Drago also said that he don’t have any injury problems but due to two yellow cards Rilwan Waheed (in another AFC tournament) will miss the first game.

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Dhifan on May 18
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Maldives will have to play sensibly and do not confront referee for the decisions that go against you. Captain dhagandey should lead by example and try not to contest referee's decision, which he very often does and, lose his temper eventually.He should have cool head and try to keep in check his emotions. Against Laos he was on few occasions arguing referee and rightfully earned caution for a dangerous foul. He must be above this, he is senior pro, a player who has earned the love and respect this nation. He must leave petty issues behind and try project a true leader on the pitch and see what he and his team can do in the tournament.

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