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2022 World Cup Qualifiers: Igor Stimac blasts criticism regarding fitness after heroic Qatar draw

An ecstatic Igor Stimac appealed to the Indian fans in Kolkata to come in numbers and cheer for the national team when they take on Bangladesh in their third World Cup qualifier match on October 15.

The former Croatian international was understandably happy after his team scripted history by registering a goalless draw away from home against Asian Cup champions Qatar.

A large number of away fans turned up in support of the national team in Qatar but Stimac demanded 80,000 Kolkata fans to turn up against Bangladesh.

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Speaking about the fan support, Stimac said, "Our country has a population of over 1.