It has been a while since a team from Goa won a national title. After the disappointment of FC Goa’s exit in the semi-finals, Churchill Brothers SC has an opportunity to right that wrong. Churchill had a 6 point lead 3 games ago and now fate is no longer in their hands. They missed their main defender Hamzah for the 2 games they lost back to back. They should just focus on winning their game and pray for a miraculous draw in the Gokulam vs Trau game. RG Punjab have also been good lately so it’s not going to be easy task but nothing less than a win is what Churchill should be looking for. – Conrad Barreto, Margao
Every player in the starting lineup should play their hearts out against Punjab FC and win the match and as a fan we can expect other matches to draw things have not gone in Churchill brothers way after the loss against Mohammedan sporting – Jonas Varella, Panjim
‘Churchill Brothers are surely going to win the match this Saturday. They were shaky in their last 3 matches but this time it’s gonna be a *’DO or DIE’* performance. We don’t miss a single match of CB and are looking forward to this match on Saturday, the 27th March. It’s gonna be like the finals for the Churchill Brothers. Viva Goa! Viva Churchill brothers!’ – John Pereira, Caranzalem, Goa.
We are winless in last 3 matches and it’s a must win game for us, Hope we will score first and build on that lead to finish off. Luka Majcen and Claywin Zuniga will be key players for goals . Hoping and praying big time the other match will be a draw…FORZA RED MACHINES. – Frank Fernandes, Vanelim, Colva
Last three games have not gone the way they were expected to go. Mostly I feel because of the lack in experience in the defence, especially Hamzas absence hurt Churchill a lot. Also during the last three games the strikers were hesitating to shoot once they inside the box .Looking at the scenario nothing less than a miracle is needed. Hopefully the other game ends in a draw and Churchill wins the last game. My predication is Churchill 2-1 Punjab – Randall Fernàndes, South Goa
It’s like history has repeated itself once again. Churchill Brothers FC had everything in control until the last four or five matches but now suddenly they have a do-or-die situation added with being dependent on the result of another game which is not in their hands.
Overall it has been an amazing season for the club from South Goa and although winning the I league is of utmost importance going ahead but these issues of closing out the title should not arise once the promotion to the ISL begins as it might get way more heartbreaking than the the resultant outcome this season.
I wish Churchill brothers all the best going into the final game and I hope that they win the I league title once again and fly the flag of Goan football even higher. – Omi, Football Enthusiast & Musician, Vasco-Da-Gama
Churchill should aim to take the initiative from the word go by pressing the opponents high and capitalise if they make mistakes. Taking a big lead at half time will make both the teams playing in “winner takes it all” nervous and cancelling each other leading to a draw. My predictions: I feel Churchill will win their match but it might be too little too late. My bet is Gokulam to win the title But I hope I’m prove wrong – Rohan Rodrigues, Utorda
Churchill Brothers have been carrying a legacy for the longest time now and have been winners in the past. Yes, they have had a rough patch towards the end of the season. For the final league match, they need to back their ability, talent and the champion in them to produce an amazing game of football. Don’t want to even think about the other result, hopefully it goes our Way. Viva Churchill Brothers! – Kunal D’costa, Margão
