We really feel that it might need been a bit harsh on coach: Mahesh Gawli on Igor Stimac purple card

India’s sensible 4-0 rout of Pakistan within the SAFF Championship on Wednesday had a slight jarring be aware to it as head coach Igor Stimac needed to vacate the dugout after receiving a purple card.

India assistant coach Mahesh Gawli mentioned the purple card may seem a bit harsh on his senior, however the referee needed to go by the guide.

“Yeah, it was an offence that if you go by the book often attracts a red card. But yeah, but then we feel that it might have been a bit harsh on the coach,” mentioned Gawli in the course of the post-match press do.

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Stimac somewhat needlessly tried to hinder a Pakistan footballer from taking the throw-in, and referee Prajwal Chhetri needed to give marching orders to him.

Torben Philip, the Pakistan assistant coach, didn’t use the incident as a protect for his staff’s tepid outing on the Sree Kanteerava Stadium.

“We did not initiate it, so I think we are on the fare side here of the incident,” mentioned Torben.

The Pakistan assistant additionally pressured that had they arrived within the metropolis earlier, their efficiency may have been higher. The Pakistan staff reached Bengaluru solely six hours forward of the kick off after delay in visa and immigration course of put them by means of the wringer.

“For sure! It (reaching Bengaluru well in advance) could have made a difference. But full credit to India for producing a good game. I am sure, our team will produce better football as the tournament progress,” he added.