This is the first time that an official tournament is being played on a five-a-side pattern. PHOTO: REUTERS/FILE
This is the first time that an official tournament is being played on a five-a-side pattern and this has hindered Zaman, a former Olympian, from predicting the performance his side will put in.
“We have trained a lot for the format,” Zaman said before the match. “The players underwent a long training camp back home where they worked hard in both defence and attack areas.
“Although our team has been rated better than many other opponents, we still cannot predict the results. However, I am confident that the hard work will yield results. Hopefully we’ll get the desired results.”
As many as 10 teams are taking part in the competition that will run till April 7.
Pakistan are placed with Japan, China, Sri Lanka and Chinese Taipei in Pool A, while the other group includes Korea, Malaysia, Singapore, Bangladesh and Kazakhstan.
Published in The Express Tribune, April 4th, 2013.
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