Chinese Taipei and Iran are set for a collision course in their final Group A fixture of the competition at the D.Y. Patil Stadium on Wednesday.
Both sides are still chasing their first win, with Iran falling to a 7-0 defeat against China PR, while Chinese Taipei opened their campaign with a 4-0 loss to the Steel Roses.
“This is a very tough competition, and the Chinese team was very well prepared, but we did what we could do,” said Echigo. “Everybody gave their best efforts throughout the game, we made a point of that.
“Looking ahead, I believe we can make some improvements for our next match against Iran. I’m sure the players will be eager to show what they are capable of,” he added.