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Rwanda: Amavubi to Attack From Start-Tucak
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The New Times (Kigali)
17 June 2008
Posted to the web 18 June 2008
Bonnie Mugabe
Kigali
Amavubi Stars will still go for an offensive game against Morocco in the 2010 World/Africa Nations Cup qualifier away in Casablanca on Saturday.
Amavubi stars head coach Blanko Tucak said over the weekend that he will devise a strategy to ensure that the team starts attacking from the word-go, to get good results away from home.
"We will not be going to Casablanca to defend. Defending will only make us susceptible thus allowing them to attack us.
"The midfield will be packed just as they have been packed today (Saturday) because every body has seen that their strength lies in their department," noted the Croatia-born coach.
On Saturday, Amavubi Stars used five midfielders, who did their job to outstandingly overshadow the Atlas Lions.
Olivier Karekezi, Mutesa Mafisango, Mbuyu Twite (Eric Gasana), Haruna Niyonzima and Bokota Labama Kamana were all deployed in the midfield to repel Alloudi Souffiane, El Zahar Nabir, Houssine Kharja and El Armine Erbate.
Amavubi Stars who had only deployed a single striker upfront-Said Abedi Makasi, showed great character on Saturday as they recorded an historic 3-1 victory.
The goals were scored by Makasi, Bokota and Karekezi while Youssef Nasri scored a consolation for the visitors. However, Blanko is aware that his opponents will come out stronger than they did on Saturday and is working tirelessly on his players' mental strength.
Amavubi Stars missed four clear chances on Saturday with Olivier Karekezi being the main culprit in the first half.
Bokota and Mafisango strong shots were denied by the cross bar while Abedi's second half header was reflected to the corner side by custodian Nadir Lamyaghiri. Meanwhile, Mbuyu Twite and Ismail Nshutinamagara will miss the return leg tie against Morocco due to suspension.
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Mbuyu was sent off against Morocco last Saturday with a straight red card while Nshutinamagara received his second yellow card in as many matches.
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