Jose Brasa did well to keep the expectations of Indian people low. He stated clearly: This tour is to give the team the exposure of new techniques rather than winning.
Here's what they did:
India v England, Birmingham
First Test: Lost 1-3
Second Test: Won 3-2
Third Test: Lost 3-4
England won the series 2-1
India v Belgium, Braxgata,Boom
First Test: Lost 3-6
Second Test: Won 4-3
Third Test: Won 2-0
India won the series 2-1
India v Spain, Terassa, Spain
First Test: Lost 8-2
Second Test: Won 1-0
Third Test: Lost 4-5
Spain won the series 2-1
India v Netherlands, Amsterdam:
First Test: Lost 3-5
Second Test: Draw 3-3
Current FIH ranking is as follows:
Spain - 3
Netherlands - 4
England - 7
Belgium - 9
India - 12
Getting beaten by Spain 8-2 and then making a comeback of 1-0 is no joke by any means.
Beating England in the test series is not that simple. The same England was nearly invincible in Chile Olympics in early 2008. So, I give points to the Indian coach here as well.
India has met Belgium in Azlan Shah as well. So, beating a better ranked team is surely a morale booster.
However, the pleasant surprise comes with Netherlands. First Test lost 3-5. NOT BAD! .. and 2nd test, finishes 3-3. Netherlands is one of the tuftest teams of contemporary Hockey.
I will peacefully believe that Jose Brasa is not doing that bad at all.
I hope and wish this momentum keeps going on.
Well done, Mr. Brasa! Keep going on like this!
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Brasa definitely seems to be working well if recent results are any indication. But his methods are surely going to ruffle many feathers as we have seen recently with his multiple captains theory. The trouble is that our youngsters dont exhibit good work ethics and are not willing to adapt new style. Someone needs to drill it in them that to be world beaters they need to submit to their coach first. Recent stories of rebellion don't augur well for our chances.
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