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As part of their trip to the Northeastern part of the country, Churchill Brothers reached Aizawl after their unsuccessful trip to Shillong last week. Aizawl FC after their tragic defeat against Mohun Bagan in Kolkata, are going to going all guns blazing to coming back to their winning ways when they clash their swords with the Goan outfit at the Rajiv Gandhi Stadium in Aizawl tomorrow, February 10.
Churchill Brothers boss Alfred Fernandes opined that there should be no complaints about the weather and playgrounds in professional football. He, however, admits, “I am expecting a very tough game tomorrow. Aizawl FC have been playing well and getting results.”
On a hopeful note, he also quips, “Football is about momentum and confidence. Hopefully, we will get good results.”
Churchill Brothers have only garnered five points from seven matches, having conceded eight goals while scoring only four. There are four teams between them and their opponents tomorrow, Aizawl FC, who have been having a great season so far with 13 points from seven matches. Aizawl FC have also not been able to keep their net safe, and have had seven goals scored against them.
Fully aware of his team’s weakness, Alfred Fernandes also spoke of his expectations to sign a new defender soon. Liberian midfielder Ansumana Kromah also says in anticipation of tomorrow’s match, “I will do everything I can on the pitch tomorrow. I will try to impress my coach, my teammates and the spectators.”
Aizawl FC coach Khalid Jamil expresses his concern about their match against Churchill Brothers, “They are a good team. They have been playing solid games.”
He furthers adds, “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 four times this season. Except Lalruatthara, all players are fit and ready to play according to Jamil who also hints a return for Al-Amna tomorrow.
Aizawl FC midfielder Brandon Vanlalremdika also vents 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 on which team works harder on the pitch”, he further adds.
The match is slated to kick off at 2pm and it will be telecast live on TEN 2.
by I-League Media
