The India women’s football team face a must-win clash as they take on Chinese Taipei in their last Group C match of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup in Sydney on Tuesday.
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Preview: India are currently bottom of the group at fourth place with zero points from two matches after having lost against Vietnam (1-2) and Japan (0-11). Japan are at the top of the group with six points from two games, while Chinese Taipei and Vietnam are second and third, respectively, with both sides tied on three points each.
However, India still have a chance to make it to the quarterfinals, but they need other results to go in their favour as well.
India head coach Amelia Valverde highlighted the importance of putting the past results behind, after the last two matches.
“The two matches (against Vietnam and Japan) were very different. The first thing we have to do is try to turn the page on what has happened as quickly as possible. We need to prepare well for this match, and we have no doubt about that,” said Valverde.
“We are aware of the importance of the match. We have already turned the page from our previous game, and now have this opportunity, which we must approach with the seriousness it deserves,” she said. “The players are focused, and we are working on finishing our chances. We know that it is like a final for us.”
India midfielder Shilky Devi Hemam echoed the coach’s feelings. “We have learned our lessons from the last game, and I think this (Chinese Taipei) will be a special match for us,” said Shilky.
