India end their 2011 AFC Asian Cup campaign tomorrow against the best team of the tournament so far, South Korea. And it will be another tough task for the Bhangra Boys, who aim to end the tournament on a positive note which for would mean a low score defeat.
Bob Houghton is unlikely to change anything in the starting eleven and said at the pre-match press conference, "We're already eliminated but this third game is very important for us."
India returned after 27 years to the Asian Cup and Bob said about it, "It's a very high-profile tournament for us back in India and our performances here will make a big difference as to where football goes in the next 10 years."
And though some are saying that 2-9 goals from two matches is a bad piece of statistic, those who know Indian football are happy due to the performance and effort put in by the boys. Houghton added, "We're walking with our heads held high because although we've lost both games, we've given a good account of ourselves. We've shown the ability to keep going even when we've gone goals down, which is a good sign."
The big question if Baichung Bhutia would be given play time will have to be seen. Baichung is fitter then before, but Bob would only play him as per need and result. So one will have to wait and watch.
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