The India U-16 team is now ready to face the challenges ahead says the coach Bibiano Fernandes ahead of the team  AFC U-16 Championship 2018 Qualifiers clash against Iraq at the Halchowk Stadium tomorrow.

Bibiano Fernandes said "Yes, obviously boys were feeling a bit down following the draw against Nepal. We were really disappointed but now we have shifted our focus to tomorrow's match against Iraq",

He further stated "There has been a positive vibe amongst the boys and they're determined to take the fight to Iraq tomorrow. Although we were left aghast last night, now, we are feeling the fire under our belly to impose a tough challenge to them," 

"We know the match is going to be extremely crucial, not only for us but also for them. We have to keep an eye on the other groups as the calculations will prove to be pivotal in our quest to qualify for the AFC U-16 Championship 2018," he added.

In the Group D Iraq while playing two matches clinched two points and now is placed at the top position in its group.

"We know the match is going to be extremely crucial, not only for us but also for them. We have to keep an eye on the other groups as the calculations will prove to be pivotal in our quest to qualify for the AFC U-16 Championship 2018," Bibiano mentioned.

The Indian team is all set to play for the final encounter of the AFC U-16 Qualifiers.

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