Team India will look continue their momentum , defeating Syrians 2-1 ontheir previous game in the opener of the Nehru Cup 2012 . Tonight , however Kovermans face the Maldivian challenge , as the islanders take on India in the 2nd match up of the Nehru Cup , scheduled on August 25 . Maldives , considered a side with lots of potential may be a cause of concern for Kovermans as they are quite familiar with rain drenched situation prevailing , in the Nehru stadium . The islanders also posses a pack of players that may pose considerable dangers to India's defense line namely Ali Ashfaq , Asadullah etc , the previous being the skipper also enough experience countering India on their home soil.
Maldives also comes into tonight's game defeating Nepal , in their beginner and they will certainly look to make the most of their chances . However India are comparatively much more well composed and are quick at adapting to situations , thus this factor might play as a trump for the Men in Blues . India are also much ahead in terms of previous records winning 10 of their matches losing 4 .
However , tables , stats are insignificant when it comes to competitions such as the Nehru Cup .
India's Gourmangi Singh and Raju Gaekwad has to coordinate much better than they did against the Syrians , if they want to restrict the Maldivian offensive .
The Match : India vs Maldives begins 7:00 pm IST .
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