Weak sides can only improve by playing against stronger opponents, says Karishma Ali Sports Footballer Karishma Ali. Photo by author KARACHI: Footballer Karishma Ali has said that experienced teams scoring dozens of goals against weaker sides in the ongoing National Women Championship will encourage young girls to do better next time. Speaking to The News, after Highlanders vs Nawansheher game in National Women Football Championship on Wednesday, the 22-year-old footballer insisted weaker sides will only improve when they play against stronger sides. “You will remain mediocre if you continue to play among mediocre. It won’t give you the motivation to improve or lift your standard,” she said.