Sudeva Delhi Under-17 head coach Uttam Singh believes it is his boys' experience that has helped them grow as a team.
"The Under-17 league is a really good platform for these youngsters to grow and gain good experience. The boys kept gaining vital experience in the group stage, we played a lot of matches," Uttam said. “I think we're not an even better team in the finals because of that.”
Sudeva Delhi played 10 matches in the group stage, finishing second behind Punjab FC in Group G, before topping Group A in the final round. The Delhi team defeated Corbett FC (4-0) in the semi-finals on Thursday to enter the summit clash, where they will face defending champions Classic Football Academy on Saturday, May 25.
"The first round was tough for us, but we have been more clinical so far in the final round. Of course, I expect the final to be a very tough match, but we are ready for it," he said.
With each team getting a large number of matches, the Sudeva Delhi coach feels that the AIFF Under-17 Youth League will be a good platform to provide a supply line to the junior national teams. "It is a very effective tournament. We think we will get many talented players, who will do well for the country in future at both junior and senior levels."
"The Under-17 league is a really good platform for these youngsters to grow and gain good experience. The boys kept gaining vital experience in the group stage, we played a lot of matches," Uttam said. “I think we're not an even better team in the finals because of that.”
Sudeva Delhi played 10 matches in the group stage, finishing second behind Punjab FC in Group G, before topping Group A in the final round. The Delhi team defeated Corbett FC (4-0) in the semi-finals on Thursday to enter the summit clash, where they will face defending champions Classic Football Academy on Saturday, May 25.
"The first round was tough for us, but we have been more clinical so far in the final round. Of course, I expect the final to be a very tough match, but we are ready for it," he said.
With each team getting a large number of matches, the Sudeva Delhi coach feels that the AIFF Under-17 Youth League will be a good platform to provide a supply line to the junior national teams. "It is a very effective tournament. We think we will get many talented players, who will do well for the country in future at both junior and senior levels."
