Some of these comments are made by those who do not know me, some are made by former players – both successful and unsuccessful during their time here at the club. Rathore replace a pro-active Goel who had started off with controversies but since had been applauded by people and sportspersons alike. Japan captain Makoto Hasebe to miss Saudi Arabia qualifier. The match was abandoned midway through the first half on Saturday due to adverse weather conditions which made the pitch unplayable. A year prior, he had won a silver medal at the World Championships in Sydney. “You guys were amazing, I definitely did not show up very well for the first set but you helpe. Frenchman Sofiane Oumiha, the Rio Olympic Games’ silver- medallist, was among the few to stand. me – in the recent past and are looking a more settled side than Australia at the moment. I’m getting good energy from the crowd in every match, and I’m feeling every day much better with my game. Win over the Samurai Blue in Jeddah will see Saudi Arabia seal spot in Russia.