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Nepal had to endure huge disappointment and to some degree humiliation in the recently concluded 2018 Under -23 Asian Football Confederation qualifiers in the United Arab Emirates. I would call it high expectations and disappointing result, and it's back to square one.True, they were up against formidable opponents, however, the kind of performance they put in was sloppy, inexcusable and unexpected. Despite not admitting and bemoaning the team’s poor performance, Coach Raju Shakya contributed the setback to the hot weather, physical strength and physicality of the opponents. We are aware that one of the major factors resulting in the debacle was the team’s unpreparedness for a tournament of this magnitude, which Coach Shakya intentionally refrained from addressing it. Understandably, it seemed though, he did not want to put the blame on the All Nepal Football Association (ANFA) and risk his job. We must not forget the role and responsibilities of a head coach. It in