Manolo Marquez Emphasizes 'Playing Good Football is Crucial' Before syria Showdown
India and syria are set to face off for the Intercontinental Cup 2024 title in the tournament's final match at GMC Balayogi Athletic Stadium on Monday. India’s head coach, Manolo Marquez, is optimistic about his team's chances.
“This will be a challenging game for both teams. Although it’s a friendly, the winner will take home the trophy. We aim to deliver a strong performance and secure the title,” Marquez stated in the pre-match press conference. However, the Spanish coach stressed that the primary focus should be on playing quality football, with positive results following naturally.
“I’d rather see us play well than win the tournament in a lackluster manner, such as a 1-0 victory with a controversial goal. What matters now is that the team understands and executes our style of play effectively. Winning or losing isn’t as important as developing a solid playing style. success will come with time and improved confidence. We need to believe in our ability to compete with any team, and having sufficient preparation time increases our chances of success,” he explained.
India, who started the tournament with a 0-0 draw against mauritius, is aiming for their second consecutive Intercontinental Cup and third overall. syria, which defeated mauritius 2-0 on Friday, has a slight edge going into the final, as a draw will be enough for them to win the trophy.
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