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Head coach Igor Stimac said the hosts would give all to win the game. “We will put all out to win. We have a whole house of our supporters and a chance to prove ourselves. It will also be a much stronger team than in the first game. I was right when I said Myanmar is a serious side that can hurt you. We saw that against the Kyrgyz Republic. It will, of course, be a different challenge against the Kyrgyz side because they have no option but to win. Stimac said at the pre-match press conference.
The Blue Tigers defeated Myanmar 1-0 last Wednesday. They need a draw to win the tournament after the Kyrgyz Republic drew 1-1 with Myanmar in the second match on Saturday. To win the trophy, the Kyrgyz Republic must defeat India.
Ahead of India’s game against the Kyrgyz Republic, India’s number 11 said he is motivated to score at another stadium.”My hunger to score is the same as it has always been, and it will be the same against the Kyrgyz Republic. Off-sides and penalty decisions are a part of the game, and you think about them for a certain amount of time, but then you move on and look forward to the next match,” said Chhetri to the-aiff.com.