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PANJIM: As part of their trip to the North-eastern part of the country, Churchill Brothers FC take on Aizawl FC in the I-League encounter, after their unsuccessful trip to Shillong last week, at Rajiv Gandhi Stadium, Aizawl, today.
Churchill boss Alfred Fernandes opined that there should be no complaints about the weather and playgrounds in professional football. He, however, admitted a tough fixture. “I am expecting a very tough game tomorrow. Aizawl FC have been playing well and getting results. Football is about momentum and confidence. Hopefully, we will get good results,” Alfred said.
Churchill Brothers have garnered 5 points from 7 matches, having conceded 8 goals while scoring 4. There are four teams between them and their opponents Aizawl FC. Aizawl FC have been having a moderately good season so far with 13 points from 7 matches. Aizawl FC have also not been able to keep their net safe, and have had 7 goals scored against them.
Fully aware of his team’s weakness, Alfred Fernandes also expressed his desire to sign a new defender soon.
Speaking during the pre-match conference, the Red Machines Liberian midfielder Ansumana Kromah said, “I will do everything I can on the pitch tomorrow. I will try to impress my coach, my teammates and the spectators.”
The Highlanders, after their tragic defeat against Mohun Bagan in Kolkata, are going to charge all guns blazing to coming back to their winning ways when they clash their swords with the Goan outfit.
Aizawl FC coach Khalid Jamil expressed his concern about their match against Churchill Brothers, “They are a good team. They have been playing solid games. We have to be alert while playing both inside and outside the box to avoid being carded.”
Aizawl FC will have to play without defender Lalruatthara who has been booked 4 times this season. Besides L’ruatthara, all players are fit and ready to play according to Jamil who also hints a return for Al-Amna.
Aizawl FC midfielder Brandon Vanlalremdika also vented out of his excitement for the forthcoming match, “My target is to score a goal, but teamwork would be the first priority.We are playing a good team tomorrow so the result will depend on which team works harder on the pitch.” he added.
The match is slated to kick off at 2 p.m. and will be telecasted live on Ten 2.
