MAPUSA: Salgaocar Football Club are aiming to keep up the winning momentum as they prepare for a tough clash against East Bengal at Duler stadium, Mapusa, Saturday.
Salgaocar got back to winning ways with a 4-0 demolition of Air India in the previous match at Duler and technical director Peter Valles believes they have the ability to get a similar result against the visitors on Saturday.
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“We are on a good run now. The last match was a confidence booster. Besides, our team has done exceedingly well in the Goa Pro League. We hope to continue with the good run,” said Valles.
Besides the 4-0 win against Air India, Salgaocar have some inspiring results under their belt in the Goa Pro League where they defeated Dempo 5-1 and Churchill Brothers 2-0.
“I don’t think we have any reason to fear East Bengal. We lost by a solitary own goal against them in Kolkata and we believe we are as good as them. I think we can get a good result for sure,” said Valles.
Salgaocar now have 10 points from 11 matches and are placed tenth on the table.
On the other hand, East Bengal are desperate for victory after slipping out of the title race, thanks to some disappointing results in recent games. Trevor Morgan’s side returned to winning ways with a 3-0 hammering of Pailan Arrows but they are still behind.
East Bengal will be bolstered by the return of defender Uga Okpara who was suspended after an ugly fracas against Prayag United defender Bello Rasaq. Okpara’s return will give Morgan enough options at the back.
East Bengal are currently placed fourth with 24 points from 12 matches.
