Churchill looking for 2nd spot
HERALD CORRESPONDENT
MARGAO, MAY 27
With the Dempo-Pune match drawn, Musli Power Churchill Bros have been given a lifeline for the coveted runners-up place when they meet Air India in the final ONGC I-League match at Nehru Stadium, Fatorda here on Friday at 3.30 p.m.
Churchill Bros have been inconsistent to say the least, with their defence unable to put up even a decent showing. Coach Carlos has a tough task as the boys have underperformed of late.
Knowing that they need the three points, Churchill players will have to show that they mean business and play their normal game at full pace. Once the team shows a high degree of cohesion and the strikers display better and bigger coordination, it should not be a problem to find the target.
Manager Danzie Ferrao said, “Our only priority is to play well and win.” They have some problems as they will miss Rowilson Rodrigues (groin injury), Naoba Singh (ankle injury), Dhanachandra Singh and Raju Y (suspension) but they have capable substitutes. Churchill Brothers (40) need a victory to push Pune (42) down.
“We are confident of notching a win and moving up but Air India is not a team that can be taken lightly. Moreover, they will be fighting to avoid relegation,” said Ferrao.
Air India will be going into the final match with a single point agenda of avoiding relegation.
“We need to win at any cost,” Joe Lobo, Air India manager told Herald.Air India coach Yusif Ansari is happy that he will have a full squad at his disposal.
