Doha: Bengaluru FC might have failed to create history by becoming the first Indian football club to win an Asian title but coach Albert Roca feels that reaching the final of the AFC Cup marks the beginning of a new era for the country's football.
Bengaluru FC suffered a heartbreaking 0-1 defeat at the hands of Air Force Club of Iraq in the summit clash of the AFC Cup here last night.Also Read: Bengaluru FC Fail at the Final Hurdle in AFC Cup
"Yes, we have lost out on certain points. They played great football but my boys have shown what they are capable of and it might indicate a start of a new era in Indian Football," Roca said at the post-match press conference.
We didn't play against such a strong opponent before and obviously we have learnt many a minute aspect from this match.
"They played a terrific brand of football and I congratulate them from the bottom of my heart for winning the AFC Cup, that becomes more special as they are the first club from Iraq to achieve this."
Although Roca admitted that Iraqis totally outplayed the Indian team, he acknowledged the efforts of his boys, especially goalkeeper Lalthuammawia Ralte.
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