After the Indian U-16 National Team came from two goals down to play out a 2-2 draw against “bigger” opponents, Bangkok Glass FC U-17 in Thailand, head coach Bibiano Fernandes, labelled the performance as a “brave” one. “It was a show of immense determination and courage on display with a …
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Ahead of Indian U-16 National Team’s clash against U-17 Bangkok Glass FC tomorrow, July 17 in an exposure tour in Thailand, Head Coach Bibiano Fernandes feels that the young colts have been rectifying their weaknesses. “We have been working on the weak links during our exposure tours including the recently …
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India U-16 Head Coach Bibiano says the Four-Nation Hua Shan Cup CFA International Youth Football Tournament in Wei Nan has helped the team to understand the areas where “we need to improve”. “As a Coach it’s my responsibility to take out the positives from any tournament. Looking back, the amount …
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Indian National Team U-16 head coach Bibiano Fernandes stated that “momentary lapses” cost India U-16 the match against a powerful Thailand U-16 in their second match of the four-nation Hua Shan Cup CFA International Youth Football Tournament in Wei Nan, China on Thursday, July 5. “The target as always was …
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A day after India U-16 went down by a solitary goal to U-17 China National Team in the four-nation Hua Shan Cup CFA International Youth Football Tournament in Wei Nan City, China, Head Coach Bibiano Fernandes reflected on the fact that the boys have been “consistently creating chances” in every …
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The Indian Under-16 National Team has gone from strength to strength in recent times. Coming off the back of winning the four-nation Tournament in Serbia where the young colts finished Champions ahead of hosts Serbia, Jordan, and Tajikistan, the team will now be participating in another four-nation Tournament, this time …
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Even as the entire Indian footballing fraternity have gone gaga over the Indian U-16 National Team emerging champions in the four-nation International tournament in Serbia, Head Coach Bibiano Fernandes isn’t willing to read much into it. “It actually doesn’t mean much as this is only the process for our main …
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After the Indian U-16 National Team made a strong statement beating Jordan in the opening fixture of the four-nation International Tournament in Serbia, Coach Bibiano Fernandes felt the victory will give the boys the “much-needed confidence” before the AFC U16 Championship in September later this year. “Although we conceded an …
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As the India U-16 National Team left the Indian shores to compete in the four-nation International Tournament involving Jordan, Tajikistan, and hosts Serbia, Head Coach Bibiano Fernandes said “adapting to different styles of play has been the key for the boys.” In a freewheeling interview, Bibiano spoke at length about …
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With the India U-16 boys currently preparing for their next international exposure as part of their preparation for the forthcoming AFC U-16 Finals in September 2018, Indian U-16 National Team Head Coach Bibiano Fernandes feels the boys are a “much confident lot” after their Qatar sojourn. The 2018 AFC U-16 …
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