The visitors took 70 minutes to break down a San Marino defense that was conceding an average of five goals per game. The final game saw Sachit playing with control and the DAV Public School player won the final game 11-7 to claim the title. It was only the second time in the match that they had levelled the scoreline and they made it count. In a meeting with the sports ministry after the Games, the federation said Mestvirishvili had ‘outlived his usefulness’ and had to be replaced. All I can say is that players’ performances will be evaluated and will be followed closely. A WFI official said Indians did that out of ‘generosity’ and to teach the French youngsters a few tricks. Trailing for the better part of the match, the Warriors levelled the score in the last three minutes of the match before taking the lead and holding on to it. The selectors will have to decide whether to have Gautam Gambhir as a captain or as an opening batsman. These bargain buys have the ability to slot into their new teams and impact a significant change to the club’s fortunes. Players need to do well for the state and need to perform consistently.