The date ‘June 14, 2022’ will always be etched in the memory of Anwar Ali, in which the defender scored his first goal for the senior Indian national football team. His strike came in a very important match for the Blue Tigers, which makes it even more special.
Seriton Fernandes, who recently signed an extension of his contract with FC Goa, has spent the past season with them and has few words of praise for Anwar.
“Anwar (Ali) joined our training last year and has been impressive ever since he stepped onto the practice pitch,” said his teammate Seriton Fernandes at FC Goa.
“We all knew about his struggles before joining the club, and he worked hard off the pitch to play the game he loves most. We were all excited when we found out he had received his call-up India crew. I believe this is just the beginning for him.”
Spain midfielder Edu Bedia also weighed in on Anwar’s moment of glory. “He deserves the target and all the praise that he is getting now. I knew in the first few matches I played with him that he was a different player. I have played five seasons in India so far and I have never seen anyone like him. He has everything that is needed to excel at the top levels in the country,” Edu said on Anwar Ali.
“I am extremely happy for him and also for Brandon (Fernandes) and Glenn (Martins) who qualified for the Asian Cup with the Indian team. He is a very important player for both our club and national side, and I hope we enjoy more success together in Goa.
While India had already booked a place in the AFC Asian Cup 2023 group stage on the basis of Palestine’s 4-0 win over the Philippines in the third round of the qualifiers, a win was necessary for Igor Stimac and co. To end the qualifying campaign on a positive note. It was important that the Blue Tigers beat Hong Kong and ensured fans that they could qualify on their own merits, and Ali’s opening goal set the tone for his team as they beat Hong Kong 4–0.
Another FC Goa star, Princeton Rebello, also praised his compatriot. “I am happy to see Anwar score for India, that too in a very important game in the AFC Asian Cup 2023 Qualifier. And even beyond the strike, his composure while playing in his first international matches was commendable,” he added.
“He was instrumental in India’s qualification and I can’t wait to meet him and congratulate him personally.”
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