Last edition's runners-up, Mali would look to bounce back from their opening game loss to Paraguay when they face Turkey in a Group B encounter of the FIFA U-17 World Cup here today
Last edition's runners-up, Mali would look to bounce back from their opening game loss to Paraguay when they face Turkey in a Group B encounter of the FIFA U-17 World Cup here today. After conceding two goals, Mali fought back hard to level the scores 2-2 at the half-time in their game against Paraguay, but they eventually lost 2-3. Mali's defence is an area of concern and was widely exposed by Paraguay. But they have some strong attackers and coach Jonas Komla would surely expect his boys to learn from the mistakes they committed in their opening game.
Mali players train at DY Patil Stadium in Nerul yesterday on the eve of their second group match against Turkey. Pic/Suresh Karkera
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Mali are considered as dark horse and will have to score a win against Turkey tomorrow to remain in the fray. They produced an aggressive display against Paraguay but will need to pull up their socks against Turkey, who drew 1-1 against New Zealand in their Group opener. Mali coach has admitted his boys were overenthusiastic to finish their game against Paraguay, which was one of the reasons for their defeat and he would want his boys to build their game and not hurry like the last time. Turkey coach Mehmet Hacioglu had earlier said that the players from the other three sides were physically well-built but his team had more skillful players.
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