India work on forwards ahead of Asia Cup semifinal

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Press Trust of India Malacca (Malaysia)
Last Updated : Jan 21 2013 | 4:10 AM IST

Blessed with sharp shooters in the circle, Malaysia emerged as the only team in the pool to win all its matches with good margin.

They would expectedly would depend on their strikers again to deliver against India tomorrow in the semifinal face-off in their quest to annex their maiden Junior Asian title.

India struck only four goals in the last two matches after thumping Sri Lanka 11-0 in the opener whereas Malaysia, despite not having any weak teams in its pool, amassed 15 goals.

India would aim to match them in aggression and put in extra effort to polish the attack line in their preparatory exercise.

"We have been equally good as other teams including Malaysia at penetrating the circle. But we were found wanting in finishing. Whether here or in the long-term interest of the team, we have to be more precise and purposeful in the circle," coach Baljit Singh said.

"Positioning in the circle is the area that concerns me, and we have been working on that. We have very good forwards. They are doing a great job here. With a bit more polishing, we can take any rival at this grade," he added.

  

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First Published: May 09 2012 | 3:45 PM IST

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