Its all in the stars says Paul van Ass

India might be looked as a potential winner in the 24th Azlan Shah tournament. But coach Paul van Ass is not looking so far away.


So, when he was asked that did he have the same India vs Australia prediction for the final as many people in the stadium are hoping for, he quickly retorted, “They can look very far away.”

Elaborating on India’s chances to make it to the final he said, “It is good that people want to see India in the final”.

“That’s a good news for us. But, it is all in the stars. You don’t know and I don’t know it.”

So, where does the coach exactly see his team in the tournament?

“I don’t know.

After the spontaneous jerk, he continues:

“All I know is we had a rest day and then we are up for matches against Malaysia, followed by Canada and Australia. Right now, we are looking at India’s match against Malaysia which would be the most intense game in the stadium since there are many India supporters here as well.”

India is yet to register a win under his coaching despite having played two matches this week.

India conceded a late goal – a chronic problem surfacing again – to Korea to tie the match 2-2 and then lost to New Zealand again conceding a late goal.

With all win record Australia is leading the points table