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Sports 25/05/2010 Time to start dominating says Sapo
Time to start dominating says Sapo
Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) -- Uzbekistan coach Sergio Sapo believes his side are giving their opponents too much respect and is determined to develop a ruthless streak in his players before their AFC Futsal Championship 2010 quarter-final match with Australia on Thursday.

The hosts defeated Chinese Taipei 4-1 on Tuesday to finish top of Group A with nine points and although they have won all three games so far, they have yet to really dominate an opponent.

“Chinese Taipei looked very good today,” said Sapo.

“But then this is sometimes our own fault because we allowed our opponents to play well.

“We now have a break before the next game so we will now take a look at everything.”

Chinese Taipei coach Chen Kuei-jen declared himself proud of his players for more than holding their own against their opponents for much of the game.

“The first thing I would like to do is congratulate the Uzbekistan team for a successful group stage performance,” he said.

“I would personally like to wish the team success in the coming matches against tough opponents.

“As for today’s game, I am proud of my players as they caused our opponents a lot of trouble.”

Lebanon will keep fighting vows Zakhour

Uzbekistan are joined in the last eight by Lebanon following their crucial 4-2 win over Indonesia, ending the latter’s AFC Futsal Championship campaign.

"First of all, I want to wish good luck to the Indonesia team, they are a good side,” said Lebanon coach Dory Zakhour.

“Their futsal is growing year by year.”

Lebanon have arguably the toughest game in the quarter-finals as they will play defending champions and nine-time winners Iran.

“We understand that it will not be easy but we will fight. We fight to the end.”

Indonesia coach Robby Hartono was disappointed his side could not reach the knockout stage but felt his side had done all they could.

"I thank God for the opportunity to play at this tournament,” he said.

“Our goal was to reach the quarter-finals, and we have done everything possible for this, but it was not enough.

“I think in this match we just lacked luck, but we still have everything ahead of us.”

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