Coach Igor Stimac is not yet happy. He said, 'There is not much room to complain. We need to improve our game at the times when we should be most focused and make sure that the opponent is not given any chance. My biggest complaint is that we're often making mistakes when we're not under pressure, making easy passes. Then the high-press football we play requires a lot of tackling to get the ball back.'

India had to concede a goal in the injury time of the last match of the SAFF Championship against Kuwait. The match was drawn 1-1 with a last-minute suicide goal. As a result of Anwar Ali's suicide goal, the Indian team missed the opportunity to finish the league stage at the top of the group as the match was drawn. However, Stimach claimed that the result had no impact on the Indian camp.

"Overall I am happy with the performance of our team. They are very close to where I want them to be. Every day we practice with a smile. At some point or the other, you have to do Gol Hajn. Of course, I didn't think it would be a last-minute suicide goal. But that's what happens in the game and you have to accept it.' 

Regarding the Kuwait match, the coach of the Indian team added, 'The important thing is that we showed strength in the entire match against Kuwait. So I am happy with the performance of the boys. We are currently preparing for the semi-finals. I hope everything will be fine.' Incidentally, India has also improved in FIFA ranking due to consecutive good performances. Stimach's team has reached the number 100 by a step forward.