Indian soccer team in Guwahati

WC preparatory camp

The senior men's football squad arrived here on Friday for a preparatory camp ahead of India's second-round FIFA World Cup qualifier match against Bangladesh, to be held on October 15 in Kolkata.

The camp will end on October 12 following which the squad will proceed to Kolkata.

“Everyone expects us to win and many people already feel that this India team is at the beginning of a new and very successful era,” head coach Igor Stimac said.

“Everyone in the camp is excited about team's return to Kolkata. I have been told it's been long 8 years we last played there. We intend to make it an unforgettable experience.”

India went down to Oman in a heartbreaking 1-2 home loss in their first match of the second round of qualifiers. The Blue Tigers followed it up with a strong performance in the second game by holding reigning Asian champions Qatar to a goalless draw.

Stimac hoped the crowd will show its full support for the team.

“There was brilliant support for us in Guwahati (against Oman) and now we are expecting a full house in Kolkata also.”

The Indian team will also play a friendly match against Indian Super League (ISL) side Northeast United FC.

“It'll be a good test for us before facing Bangladesh and a great chance for all the players to fight for a place in the team,” Stimac said.

 

Indian soccer team in Guwahati

WC preparatory camp

The senior mens football squad arrived here on Friday for a preparatory camp ahead of Indias second-round FIFA World Cup qualifier match against Bangladesh, to be held on October 15 in Kolkata. The camp will end on October 12 following which the squad will proceed to Kolkata. Everyone expects us to win and many people already feel that this India team is at the beginning of a new and very successful era, head coach Igor Stimac said. Everyone in the camp is excited about teams return to Kolkata. I have been told its been long 8 years we last played there. We intend to make it an unforgettable experience. India went down to Oman in a heartbreaking 1-2 home loss in their first match of the second round of qualifiers. The Blue Tigers followed it up with a strong performance in the second game by holding reigning Asian champions Qatar to a goalless draw. Stimac hoped the crowd will show its full support for the team. There was brilliant support for us in Guwahati (against Oman) and now we are expecting a full house in Kolkata also. The Indian team will also play a friendly match against Indian Super League (ISL) side Northeast United FC. Itll be a good test for us before facing Bangladesh and a great chance for all the players to fight for a place in the team, Stimac said.