Fabio Cannavaro and his boys had a safe outing. In striker Toni this Italian side has a man who knows where to be to set the stadium roaring with applause.
Skipper Cannavaro is a delight to watch. When defending he reminds me of the robust Sesa Goa Sports Club defender Damodar Kerkar whose skills for interceptions were fabulous. As Cannavaro moves to midfield and upfront he gives the impression of being somewhat like the former Salgaocar and India international Derrick Pereira.
The Mahindra United chief coach has often come across as one taking the game to the next and higher levels, both as player and now as coach. This ongoing World Cup should give a boost to football in our country.
