<p>A largely soporific 1-0 victory for the India Under-23 side against Pakistan is nothing to harp about but coach Wim Koevermans said he was happy during the post-match press conference. <br /><br /></p>.<p>“We’ve taken big steps forward since we (the side) first came together six weeks ago,” he said. “I am happy but we can still improve on a few areas and I am looking forward to the game on Wednesday.” <br /><br />On Robin Singh’s dismissal, Koevermans said: “I will talk to him.”<br /><br />“I first need to see what happened and how it happened. Robin is a very important player to us and I will talk to him.”<br /> The Dutchman, who is also in charge of the Indian senior team, said he will try to counter-attack teams in the upcoming Asian Games at Incheon, South Korea. “In the Asiad, when we will face better sides, we can play in a counter-attacking system as we do have pace on the wings. But first, it is important to defend,” he noted. <br /><br />Meanwhile, Pakistan coach Mohammad Shamlan was pragmatic when asked about not capitalising after the home side went down to 10 men. <br /><br />“That is football. But I can see development day by day in this squad and I am happy.” <br /><br />He also noted that the Indian team don’t have any tactics. “They have no new tactics. They need more solutions on the wing and the middle.” <br /><br />“Their No 9 (Robin).. isn’t an ideal starter in that side -- long pass (tactics) doesn’t suit him.” <br /><br />The second and final match of the friendship series is at the same venue on Wednesday. </p>
<p>A largely soporific 1-0 victory for the India Under-23 side against Pakistan is nothing to harp about but coach Wim Koevermans said he was happy during the post-match press conference. <br /><br /></p>.<p>“We’ve taken big steps forward since we (the side) first came together six weeks ago,” he said. “I am happy but we can still improve on a few areas and I am looking forward to the game on Wednesday.” <br /><br />On Robin Singh’s dismissal, Koevermans said: “I will talk to him.”<br /><br />“I first need to see what happened and how it happened. Robin is a very important player to us and I will talk to him.”<br /> The Dutchman, who is also in charge of the Indian senior team, said he will try to counter-attack teams in the upcoming Asian Games at Incheon, South Korea. “In the Asiad, when we will face better sides, we can play in a counter-attacking system as we do have pace on the wings. But first, it is important to defend,” he noted. <br /><br />Meanwhile, Pakistan coach Mohammad Shamlan was pragmatic when asked about not capitalising after the home side went down to 10 men. <br /><br />“That is football. But I can see development day by day in this squad and I am happy.” <br /><br />He also noted that the Indian team don’t have any tactics. “They have no new tactics. They need more solutions on the wing and the middle.” <br /><br />“Their No 9 (Robin).. isn’t an ideal starter in that side -- long pass (tactics) doesn’t suit him.” <br /><br />The second and final match of the friendship series is at the same venue on Wednesday. </p>
