Football
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“We Are Here to Get Three Points” – Turkmenistan Coach Ahead of Mohun Bagan Clash
Ray Sportz Web Desk: The city is buzzing with football fever as Turkmenistan’s national team prepares to take on Mohun Bagan in what promises to be a thrilling encounter. Speaking to reporters just hours after landing in Kolkata, the visiting team’s coach exuded confidence and praised India’s warm hospitality.
Q: Coach, first of all, welcome to India. How do you feel about this country on your first visit?
Coach: Thank you for the warm welcome. This is our first time in India and we really like this country. Turkmenistan considers India a brotherly nation. The weather is hot and a little humid, but that’s okay. We are in training mode, so the adaptation is fine for us.
Q: Have you seen any matches of Mohun Bagan before coming here?
Coach: Yes, we have. We watched some of their recent matches, analyzed their strengths and weaknesses. We know the good and bad sides of Mohun Bagan. Our players are ready, and we have come here to get three points.
Q: Your national teams have played here before. Did you speak to them about conditions in India?
Coach: We didn’t discuss Mohun Bagan with them, because they faced different opponents. We just asked about general things like hotels, food, weather, and pitch conditions.
Q: You will be playing in front of 40,000 Mohun Bagan fans. How do you see that affecting your players?
Coach: We are not worried. It’s not the first time we are playing against strong teams with big crowds. We trust our players. They are like 11 warriors on the field. The fans will be there, but we are ready.
Q: Mohun Bagan will have three players who have represented Australia in the FIFA World Cup. How do you plan to stop them?
Coach: We have seen their games. We will stop them — if we don’t, there will be no players left! (laughs) We respect them, but we trust in our own team’s strength. And let Mohun Bagan try to stop our forwards too.
Q: Any plans apart from football — sightseeing, food, or exploring Kolkata?
Coach: Our first plan is football — winning this match. If we have time after the game, we would love to visit historical places and explore this beautiful city.
The Turkmenistan coach’s words made it clear — his team is here with one mission: to beat Mohun Bagan and take home three points. Kolkata awaits a high-voltage clash.