Kolkata: Bibiano Fernandes, the head coach of India's under-17 men's football team, is optimistic about their chances in the Asian championship finals. The team secured a finals berth after a come-from-behind win against Iran, and Fernandes believes another good performance can change everything for them.
India will face Australia or Uzbekistan in their next match, and a win could lead to a quarter-final berth in the Asian finals and a first-ever qualification to the under-17 World Cup. Fernandes is confident that his team can pull off another upset, citing their previous performances against stronger teams.
The team has been on the road since the end of January, playing friendlies against various teams, including Tajikistan, UAE, and Indonesia. Fernandes has praised the team's ability to create chances and score goals, and he believes that with positive risk-taking, they can achieve their goal of qualifying for the World Cup.
The team has undergone some changes, with four new players included in the squad. Fernandes has emphasized the importance of staying in the moment and focusing on their next match, rather than getting distracted by the World Cup.
