Stability, self-discipline fetched us tri-nation triumph, says Igor Stimac

Stability and self-discipline helped the Indian soccer workforce to triumph within the tri-nation match in Imphal, head coach Igor Stima mentioned on Wednesday.

India beat Myanmar and Kyrgyz Republic to emerge winner.

“The boys played with a brilliant attitude and the overall environment was also very positive. It’s the result that creates this positivity for us,” he mentioned.

“This was our fifth consecutive win at home, and that’s very important for us to build confidence,” he mentioned.

“We were very stable and disciplined and did not allow Myanmar or Kyrgyz Republic any greater opportunities apart from a couple of minutes in the second half, where we were a bit soft. We could have done better in those areas, but the boys are always improving.” Stimac additionally thanked Manipur for being the gracious hosts of the nationwide workforce.

“We are grateful to the organisers in Manipur, the Government, the honourable Chief Minister (Shri N Biren Singh), the organisers, and all the fans for providing the atmosphere,” he mentioned.

Two all-round performances by the Blue Tigers rounded off a profitable marketing campaign for Sunil Chhetri and his males on the Khuman Lampak Stadium.

Not solely did India win each their matches in opposition to a never-say-die Myanmar (1-0) and a higher-ranked Kyrgyz Republic (2-0), however additionally they stored two clear sheets.

India captain Chhetri mentioned, “It felt good to play these two matches, and it was necessary for us to get the 2 wins underneath our belt. It’s the primary time I performed in Manipur, in order that was an especially special day.

“We also kept two clean sheets, which was very important for our defence,” mentioned Chhetri, who struck his eighty fifth aim in worldwide soccer from a nicely taken spot-kick in opposition to the Kyrgyz Republic on Tuesday.
As many as 4 new gamers – Mehtab Singh, Naorem Mahesh, Ritwik Kumar Das, and Rohit Kumar – obtained their debuts within the two matches.