Bengaluru take on Sesa FA

MARGAO: I-League champions Bengaluru FC will look to consolidate their lead when they face a spirited Sesa Football Academy in Group C quarter-finals league match of 127th Durand Cup, at panchayat ground, on Monday.

Sesa beat Mohammedan Sporting Club 1-0.   Earlier, last week, Ashley Westwood’s Bengaluru FC put on a show replete with chances against Mohammedan Sporting and though the Blues ended up 2-1 winners, the gaffer has had plenty of positives to take into tomorrow’s game.
“I’m pleased with the way the team is shaping up. The boys look sharp and are training well. This is a prestigious Cup that we are part of and are very keen to leave our stamp on it,” said Westwood on the eve of the match.
The Bengaluru FC coaching staff witnessed the Sesa-Mohammedan game and Westwood was impressed with what he saw. “Sesa is surely one of the best academies in the country. We watched them play and most of the boys on the team are quick. It should be a good game that we are looking forward to be part of,” said Westwood.
Talking pace, Udanta Singh and CK Vineeth – on as second half substitutes, gave ample proof of what they are capable of on the wings and it will be interesting to see Westwood’s selection for the game.
National captain and skipper of Bangalore team, Sunil Chhetri, who scored the opening goal against Mohammedan, said the team has been working hard and the number of chances created in the Durand opener was an encouraging sign.
“We aren’t dwelling too much on what the score line could have been. Instead, we’ve taken the positives and are confident that we can create those chances again.” stated Chhetri.

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