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There will be two more IWL – Group A matches in which Misaka United FC face Mumbai Knights FC, and Kahaani FC take on Sports Odisha.
Misaka United FC aim to end Mumbai Knights FC’s winning run
Mumbai Knights FC have made the perfect start to their debut IWL campaign with two clean-sheet victories in a row. Rutuja Gunwant’s side will next face off against Misaka United FC at the TransStadia at 8am IST on Tuesday.
Misaka United FC made a strong start with a 2-0 win over Mata Rukmani but were edged 0-1 by HOPS in their last game, prompting head coach Anup Theres Raj to label the Mumbai Knights game as a ‘must-win’. “Tomorrow’s match is a must-win game for us because we’ve just got three points out of a possible six, and we need to be in a better position.”
However, Anup knows it’s going to be a tough encounter for Misaka. “Mumbai Knights are one of the best in the group. Having won both their games, they are high on confidence and have a spring in their stride. We will have to put up our best performance and try to upset them,” he said.
Kahaani FC hope to open account against Sports Odisha
Also on Tuesday evening, local side Kahaani FC will take on last season’s fourth-placed side Sports Odisha at the Shahibaug Police Stadium at 4:30pm IST.
Like Mata Rukmani, Kahaani are yet to score their first goal in this season’s IWL. Lalita Saini’s side have been competitive though, losing narrowly to Mumbai Knights and East Bengal by a solitary goal each.
Sports Odisha were on the wrong end of the heaviest winning margin yet this season, losing 1-8 to defending champions Gokulam Kerala on Saturday. Sumitra Hembram’s splendid long-range strike, however, was the silver lining for Paromita Sit’s side.
The Hero IWL matches – Kahaani FC vs Sports Odisha & East Bengal FC vs Mata Rukmani FC – will be streamed live on the Indian Football YouTube Channel at 4:30 pm IST on Tuesday, May 2.
