India's chances in Asia Cup 2011 in Doha?

I think chances of India's team in the Asia Cup are pretty low. But for the lot it is more a question of getting experience at this level. The more they start playing regularly with the top teams in Asia, the more they will start improving. That in the long run could start India's move to make the world Cup at some point!! Cheers! Ram

Well I don't think Indian team is developed its skills up to the level of South Korea, Japan,etc. India plays very well against teams like Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Pakistan and some lesser teams which rank below Indian team. The sad part is that Indian team is not getting any experience and lot of tournaments are played in India which is in between themselves, no foreign players play for domestic teams like the English Premier league or Spanish League,etc. How will players grow and develop their skills if they keep on play within themselves. It is one great thing is the Indian football team is qualified for Asia Cup. So, in-spite of less support from government of India and less popular sport among the people they will made it to Asia Cup that is heartening news and hope they do shock some giant teams in Asia Cup.

Practically speaking, India's achievement is to qualify for the trophy. India is the last ranked among all the teams and hence there is not much hope for the Indian side. Again they are being placed along with the biggies in Asian football like Australia and South Korea. Also not to forget Bahrain. The other thing that India can do is to concede as less goals as possible. Even conceding 10 goals in 3 games will be an achievement. Also India should look to draw at least one of three games. This will really be enough.