Navi Mumbai: All President of the Indian Football Federation Pressur Patel on Sunday denied that the bio-bubbles for the Woman Asian Cup were weak because of several Covid-19 cases among the host team players who led to the cancellation of their match against Taipei.
A dozen positive Covid cases mean that Indian campaigns in the Premier continental tournament are over.
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Apart from Covid cases, two players were also set by an injury that made it impossible “Unfortunately, this happened to us despite the best steps to be applied, and the bad luck that happened to us.
Let no fingers pointed anything.
We need to Understanding this is a pandemic situation, and no bubbles that are very easy throughout the world, “Patel said in a statement.
Apart from Covid cases, two players were also placed with injuries.
Patel also said that the girls were broken hearted and urged everyone to respect their feelings.
“The team was broken hearted, and I asked for all their feelings and sentiments.
I am proud of the big promise shown by the team in their first match, and believes that they will prove their courage in the near future,” Patel added, who they are also members of the FIFA Board and chairman of the local organizing committee of the tournament.
“We are very disappointed because the whole nation will be now with this unreasonable situation.
However, the health and welfare of the players is very important to us, and it cannot be compromised under any circumstances,” he said.
The Confederation of Football Asia (AFC) said that considering the situation, Article 4.1 of the rules of the tournament began to apply, which explained that if a team failed to gather for the match, it would be “considered to have been withdrawn from relevant competition.” India failed to mention a minimum of 13 players needed for The match group was against Taipei China before the match and there were no signs of the team on the ground even when the rivals heated up.
The next India is scheduled to play China in their last group match on Wednesday but it is impossible to go ahead now considering that the team does not have enough players for the XI field.
Ko starts from January 30, making it almost impossible for tournament organizers to maneuver schedule.
According to Patel, Blue Tigress will rise again.
“This is not the end of the world.
Promises on display in the first match against the Islamic Republic of Iran there for all to be seen, and (i) believe they will rise back from this temporary setback,” Patel said.
India was held to a goalless draw by Iran in their opening on January 20.