Bangladesh skipper Mamunul Islam Mamun said they want to win the final match of Bangabandhu International Gold Cup Football Tournament and dedicate this title to the honour the martyrs, who sacrificed their lives during the War of Liberation.”We want to win the final match for the martyrs of liberation war, as we all know because of their contribution we are now able to wear the red and green jersey,” said the Bangladesh skipper at a pre-match final press conference held on Saturday afternoon at the Bangladesh Football Federation conference room.He said whereas his team is concern, “We have so far after a slow start qualified for the final playing good brand of soccer to beat Thailand and it is good for the home crowd to find home team as one of the finalist.Our team is ready and mentally prepared ahead of the vital tie.” Asked whether a day would be enough for them to recover before a vital match, the midfielder said it’s not enough for to recover completely but the support of the local fans will compensate the shortfall and partisan crowd would inspire them to display another positive brand of soccer.When asked whether they are thinking in terms of taking revenge as they lost their first match. Mamun said, “Not all, we are not thinking of revenge.We are happy that we have made to the final in a tourney which is being played after the gap of 15 years and now our only intention is to lift the cherished title.Head coach Lodewijk de Kruif said the final is very important for every reasons of Bangladesh as they finished a good semifinal and looking forward a good final.”We played very good football in the last match… we were organized in the first 45 minutes and we hope to win the cup as boys are motivated and excited before the grand final,” said the Dutch coach.Malaysian head coach Mohamed Rajip did not forget to congratulate the Bangladesh team to reach the final by saying that as the final will be an attractive so both the team would try to produce a brand of soccer football.Terming the final match as tough one the Malaysian coach said the game is new and the venue is different compared to their first match’s victory against Bangladesh in Sylhet. He also noted that Bangladesh has been gradually improving side.Asked whether they feel any pressure to play in front of big crowds, Rajip said his boys would go the field with free of any mental pressure rather the home side would be under pressure as their supporters must have high expectation from home team in final.Malaysian skipper Naziul Naim said the final would be very tough for both the teams as the final is always a challenging and pressure game.Replying to a question he said they don’t feel any pressure of playing in front of big crowds as each single player of his team is ready to give their best in final match.
