India even decided to send their second string and youth sides for the south Asian football tournaments, clearly indicating that their level is beyond the regional class. The defence and midfield have improved but there will be more fruitful outcome if they play together for a long time." We may hope that the football, which went into oblivion, may be resurrected if they continue playing like this,” said Aslam. They went on to clinch the title a couple of days later, after beating Maldives in the penalty shoot-out. They must be given the opportunities of playing regular competitive games and modern trainings, otherwise they will fall behind,” said Motiur.

Source: Dhaka Tribune October 16, 2019 15:22 UTC