First of all I congratulate Bangladesh football team because we were defeated  by a spirited bangladesh.  They scored two goals we scored one goals. They played their best we played our best. Bangladesh were a sort of under pressure because they needed draw or win for going to semifinal. We played without our six key players in this match because we gave players rest and some of them got injury in previous match so that we get full team in the semifinals. 

About pressure:

As we know Bangladesh is better side than us. we gave chances some new players today. They tried to play their best. We already confirmed semi. So, we were not under pressure. I think Bangladesh were under pressure because they need draw or win. We gave six players rest.  

About semis:

We don’t mind any play with any team in the semis. We played with Nepal a couple of games. We also beat India and Maldives in the Neheru Cup. So, we don’t fear any team who play against us in the semis.

Bangladesh coach Shahidur Rahman’ comments:

I like to thank both teams because both team played well. Match was exciting. Boys played very well. We played one to one ball.  

The boys played much better than the earlier match. I am happy with them. We played 2-6-2 formation.  

About pressure:

I don’t think we were under pressure. I always thought going to top. I told you before will play for win not draw. So, boys played their ways. I only told them playing for their best. And take no pressure under your shoulder.

About semis:

I don’t worry to play any team in the semi. I have know problems. Enamil played well today he has a lot things to do for the things.