Led by head coach Langam Chaoba Devi, Kickstart FC have also had a resurgent campaign as they went down 0-1 to Eastern Sporting Union in their first game before picking up five wins and a draw, while conceding just one goal.
On the other hand, the Delhi-based HOPS FC stood fourth in Group A as they made their way to an unprecedented knockout stage in their debut IWL season. Ahead of their historic clash, head coach Sanjay Singh spoke about his side’s preparations. “We have a healthy respect for our opponents. However, our team is known for its toughness and fighting spirit and we plan to play to our strengths without any pressure.”