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Asian Cup 2011: Uzbekistan Not Intimidated By Australia's Reputation - Coach Vadim Abramov
Uzbekistan coach Vadim Abramov says his side will not be intimidated by Australia and its reputation.
25-Jan-2011 6:31:00 AM
By Rick D'Andrea
Uzbekistan coach Vadim Abramov says his team will not be intimidated by Australia's reputation, as both teams prepare to meet in the 2011 Asian Cup semi-final.
Abramov admits he has "many experienced players" in his side, and the Uzbeks should not be fearful of the Socceroos.
"This may be our first time in the semi-finals but they've played many big games before," the coach told a pre-match press conference. "Australia is a good team but they are not Brazil. Uzbekistan can play.
"I know Australia can play but I explained to our players that we need to play football and then we have a chance.
"Before we came to this tournament I told all of Uzbekistan that we're going to win this tournament and that still stands. Why not? Japan beat Argentina, why can't Uzbekistan beat Australia? Everyone has the same chance before the start of game. It's 50/50.
Uzbekistan will also be looking to avenge the two defeat the Central Asian side suffered to the Socceroos during the 2010 World Cup qualification phase.
"Australia are much better now but in the qualification games we made many mistakes.We're now concentrating on this game. I believe we can play very well and we can beat Australia," he concluded.
Abramov admits he has "many experienced players" in his side, and the Uzbeks should not be fearful of the Socceroos.
"This may be our first time in the semi-finals but they've played many big games before," the coach told a pre-match press conference. "Australia is a good team but they are not Brazil. Uzbekistan can play.
"I know Australia can play but I explained to our players that we need to play football and then we have a chance.
"Before we came to this tournament I told all of Uzbekistan that we're going to win this tournament and that still stands. Why not? Japan beat Argentina, why can't Uzbekistan beat Australia? Everyone has the same chance before the start of game. It's 50/50.
Uzbekistan will also be looking to avenge the two defeat the Central Asian side suffered to the Socceroos during the 2010 World Cup qualification phase.
"Australia are much better now but in the qualification games we made many mistakes.We're now concentrating on this game. I believe we can play very well and we can beat Australia," he concluded.
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