#5 The battle is won but the war is not over
India impressed all and sundry tonight with their display at Guwahati. However, this is just the beginning of a long and toiling journey if they are to make it to the 2019 Asian Cup. The win over Laos only ensures a spot in the final round of qualification for the continent's biggest tournament.
They will now be up against 23 other nations who will be split into six groups. Stephen Constantine must be pleased with the young Indian side’s performance in Assam,but he will have to make sure that his young brigade is up for it as they will be squaring off against Asia’s best in days to come.
The Indian manager has had his share of critics in his managerial spell with India, but the Cypriot deserves credit for his keenness to hand debuts to Indian youngsters, with Passi and Cardozo bringing Constantine’s total to 29, with the duo repaying their managers faith with a goal.
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