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In their second fixture of the Indian Women’s League 2023 season, Odisha FC and Kickstart FC Karnataka face off against each other at the Shahibaug Police Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday, April 30 at 8am IST.
After winning their first match against the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) FC, the Juggernauts climbed to the joint top of the Group B table. Skipper Bala Devi was pivotal in the attack as the team displayed some quality brand of football.
Speaking about how Odisha FC will look to bank on the positives from the first game, head coach Crispin Chettri quoted, “We’ve had a good start to the season with our first win and want to keep that positive energy, even with many games coming up quickly. We’ll focus on what we do well and prepare thoroughly for each match. We’ll stay motivated and aim to have a winning attitude in every game.”
Further expressing his thoughts on Kickstart FC and the challenge they bring to the table, Chettri added, “Although they lost their first match against Eastern Sporting Union, they are a very strong team and have qualified for the league twice. However, we believe every game is important, and we do not consider any team big or small. We will need to show determination and resilience in this game, just like we do in our first match.”
On the other hand, Kickstart FC head coach Langam Chaoba Devi spoke about the areas of improvement for her side after the defeat in the opening match. “We need to have an aggressive approach in the first 15 minutes and score against them. If we can close them by pressing high, we can scare their defence and put pressure on them.”
She went on to reveal the mood in the dressing room ahead of facing a strong opposition in Odisha FC. “The players are feeling that they will face a strong opponent. But we need to encourage them. The girls need to have belief and trust each other,” she concluded.
