FATORDA: TRAU goes back to Goa once again as the ‘Red Machines’ – Churchill Brothers FC Goa will play host to the visitors from Imphal – TRAU FC at the Fatorda Stadium on Sunday.
Churchill Brothers FC played their last match on January 8, against Aizwal where the match ended in a draw as an Isak Vanlalruatfela goal in the 80th minute ruined the hope of a second win on the trot after a goal from Vinil Poojary put the Goa outfit ahead in the 78th minute.
Churchill Brothers have been one of the most balanced outfits of the season and are placed third in the table with 10 points from five matches.
Speaking before the match, Bernardo Tavares, Head Coach, Churchill Brothers FC, said, “In last 4 matches, TRAU won two and drew other two. They lost 2-1 against East Bengal but they played well.”
He further added, “I have analysed their team playing style and they are strong without the ball, they try to press the player who has the ball and they make it an interesting contest without the ball. They are a strong team in offensive transition and they have good players that can decide a game in a 1×1 situations, they also are very good at shooting and taking set-pieces.”
“They won against the Indian Arrows team and we lost against the same team. So if we want to win against this team we must play very well in all four departments of the game (offence, defence, transitions and set-pieces).”
TRAU FC, who are placed eighth in the points table with eight points from seven matches, have been on an upward surge in the last few matches. The wins have been particularly special as it includes a win in the first-ever Imphal derby. The return of head coach Dimitris Dimitriou has been a boon for the newly-promoted side as they have a calm and composed figure to consult in the hour of need.
