Others underestimate us - Koevermans

Sep 09, 2013 - 03:06:00 | Shimaz Ali and Mohamed Firash

Indian coach Koevermans said that other keep underestimating Indian team. (MS photo: Shimaaz Ali)

Kathmandu, NEPAL - Indian coach Wim Koevermans had said that others keep underestimating his team, however, he believes that Indian side is not weak.

“I hope they do (underestimate India). People had termed our group as the group of the death, and the damage has been done. We had a very difficult ride in the group stage. It was much tougher than the other group of course. But now we have a semifinal to look forward to, so hopefully they will keep underestimating India,” Dutch coach told sportskeeda.

He also said that India advanced to the semifinal after a tough group matches. And he believes that Maldives could score more goals since Maldives was in an easy group.

“Yes they scored so many goals but were they in the group of death? No. We were in a much tougher group while the opposition for Maldives was not that strong,”

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Nepali Fan on Sep 09

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We never underestimate you. You are the king of this region. We want you to thrash Maldives. They are very prody.

Maldivian on Sep 09

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Keep on dreaming Mr.. :) We understand that how much you guys will suffer after a defeat from Afghan which resulted you guys to loose the Trophy.. We Maldivians never underestimate anyone and loose or win, we played the most amazing football in the championship so far.. And for that, sure we are proud of.. In Sha ALLAH, we will defeat India and will through to the Final...

Nepali Fan on Sep 10

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Now what you want write? Blame referee? players? coach? or your stupid proud and pride? You were on the top of the Everest till yesterday and now on sea level in Maldives? we should not criticize each other this way. Maldives team is a good team. The only lacking point with Maldivians is you never learn to praise the quality of other teams. Come to the reality. Lets respect each other and improve the quality of football in this region.

local on Sep 10

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hehe you did not defeat maldives.you have won again new radiant its a local club.sorry coach next time

Indian on Sep 11

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To improve Asian football India need to be promoted. cox they are the big producer behind it. Its the biggest Public Secret. heheh. very funny to see such statements from Indians. Indian didn't play football. They play "KABADDI". Accept the reality. Match was a big "FIX". Indian won not because of they played well, but its bcox they no how to win. No matter how much they have to pay. The whole system is corrupted. ....