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Misaka United FC and Sports Odisha will battle it out in a do-or-die match in the simultaneous kick-off at the TransStadia in Ahmedabad at 4:30pm IST. While Sports Odisha are currently in second with 12 points, Misaka United FC are in sixth, but still very much alive in the competition with nine points.
For the Bengaluru-based side, only a win will keep their qualification hopes alive. It won’t be enough though as they will also need East Bengal FC and Mumbai Knights FC to fail to win their respective games.
Misaka United FC head coach Antony Dias reflected on the mood in the dressing room ahead of the crucial game. “Our preparation has been good. We are focused and know how we want to play to get the full three points. The players are motivated and eager to get on to the pitch,” he said.
The qualification scenario is a bit favourable for Sports Odisha as even a defeat will see them through if East Bengal FC and Mumbai Knights FC also don’t win.
However, Sports Odisha head coach Paromita Sit urged her side to go all out in the final group stage game as a win will confirm second place. “The girls are motivated after winning the last game against East Bengal. We need to stay focused and positive and go for the win,” she said.
