Returning from a long injury lay-off, midfielder Ashique Kuruniyan says "I played like it was the last game of my life" during India's 1-2 defeat against Oman in their FIFA World Cup Qualifiers opener in Guwahati.
The 22-year-old produced an impressive performance for the Blue Tigers against Oman, creating a number of chances with his speed. It was he who won the free-kick that led to India's only goal in the match played on September 5.
"There was only one thing on my mind - I have to play like it is the last game of my life," Kuruniyan told the AIFF website.
"I had decided that I will give my all against Oman. After the injury, I never thought I will get my chance to come back so early and so, I was motivated to leave everything out on the pitch."
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