Chances are high, we must win – morale of Kyrgyz team in match against Philippines

Bishkek, Jan. 16, 2019. /Kabar/. The team of the Kyrgyz Republic expects to suceed in the match against the Philippines, Aleksandr Krestinin, coach of Ak Shumkar players, told journalists.

The game will be held today at Rashid Stadium in the city of Dubai (UAE) at 19:30 Bishkek time.

Krestinin said that the third game in the group counts for a lot, the team from Kyrgyzstan has a strong determination in this regard.

“The players with a good mindset towards the game. We will do our best to win the match against a very good team. We understand the importance of the game. We are ready for it, both emotionally and tactically. For each opponent we have a different plan and different preparation. We take into account that the rival has five defenders and not only that. We consider all these moments, and we know how to play. We hope for success,” he said.

Each team has no points, despite this, the coach assures that it is impossible to compare "who is better" in the game.

“I believe in my team. We are looking forward to the game. We are at the beginning of our journey in such big tournaments. Any football player and coach wants to be in a situation where a lot is at stake. We are ready for this situation. We had a good preparation. The team is physically brilliantly prepared. We have taken everything into account,” he stressed.

The bookmakers and experts believe that the team of the Kyrgyz Republic are favorites of today's match. “The Philippines is a good team with a famous coach. We have no right to underestimate the opponent. We do not look at bookmakers quotes. We proceed only from our game. Everything depends on us. We have high chances, we must win. India was in second place before the third round, and today it is already going home with three points. Anything can happen, but first you need to do your job,” Krestinin replied.

In turn, the coach of the national team of the Philippines, Swedish specialist Sven-Göran Eriksson told that the game will not be easy for their team.

“Both teams believe that they have a chance to reach the playoffs. The opponent has very good players in the lineup – forwards, especially I want to mention the ьшвашудвук at number 9 (Note – Edgar Bernhardt). Both teams have chances, but it’s not enough just to win. You need wait for the results of matches in other groups. I hope we win,” he concluded. ⠀