“We’re really happy to be here, focussed on the game. Big day for Indian women’s football,” says Valverde.
“It’s a really good team, players have a lot of experience. They have been with this head coach for a long time so we have to be focussed. They are brave and tactical,” she said of Vietnam.
“For today, we have to put all our own energy into this game. From tomorrow, we can think for Japan and then Chinese Taipei,” she concluded.
Sangita Basfore said, “It’s our first match. We are mentally strong and positive and it should be a fun game.”
