It will be a competitive game says Ricki

Trivandrum, INDIA - Maldives National team coach Ricki Herbert has said that tomorrow’s SAFF Suzuki Cup game against Bhutan will be a very competitive game for both teams.

Speaking to media today Herbert said that he had learnt about Bhutan team in the World Cup Qualifying game played recently.

“In the last world cup qualifying match was very challenging for us. After we played 50, 60 minutes very well and we lost control. It will be a very interesting contest. For both sides it will be very competitive.”

Coach also said that he will take the decision for the starting keeper tonight. And expressed his satisfaction as the number one keeper Imran Mohamed is back with the team after recovering from his injury.

“I will take the decision tonight and its good that he is back with the team and he is working hard for this. It's always difficult to select the players for the team not only goalkeeper but for all the departments.” Herbert said to the media today just after the final practice session.

Maldives will face Bhutan tomorrow at 1500hrs Maldives time.