Former coach Ashley Westwood, who had set the ball rolling for Bengaluru FC, says he is hoping to see a "new chapter unfolding in Indian football" when the Blues play in the final of the AFC Cup
Ashley Westwood
Ashley Westwood
Doha: Former coach Ashley Westwood, who had set the ball rolling for Bengaluru FC, says he is hoping to see a "new chapter unfolding in Indian football" when the Blues play in the final of the AFC Cup.
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Bengaluru FC take on Iraq's Al Quwa Al Jawiya in Saturday's final at the Qatar SC Stadium here.
Asked what would be his message to his former club, Westwood said, "I would wish them all the best before the D-Day. Now it all boils down to the last 90 minutes. They have to believe in themselves and put up a great show up to their potential. I'm hoping to see a new chapter of Indian Football history unfold in Doha on November 5."
Asked if he was expecting Bengaluru to make the final, the Englishman said, "Yes, I did. I anticipated a high-octane match and there was no reason to not to expect that.
Although Bengaluru FC conceded an early goal they pulled it off nicely to the end. They deserved to be in the final and now they have a gigantic task ahead."
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