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Sreenidi Deccan FC are back in I-League action as they take on Tiddim Road Athletic Union (TRAU) FC of Manipur in a Matchweek 13 clash at the Deccan Arena stadium in Hyderabad on Wednesday, February 14. The Deccan Warriors currently lie fourth in the points table but a victory could take them up to second place while TRAU are languishing at the bottom.
Head Coach Carlos Vaz Pinto and new signing Brandon Vanlalremdika addressed the media ahead of the clash. Sreenidi Deccan left it very late to snatch a winner against Churchill Brothers last time and Vaz Pinto acknowledged the importance of such a morale boost. “It showed me that the players were ready to fight until the final whistle and also keeping their focus to stick to the gameplan, keeping possession and winning second balls,” he said.
Sreenidi Deccan found themselves seven points adrift of I-League leaders Mohammedan SC at the mid-season break but a win here could see them close the gap to two points. “We can only focus on what is in our control and that is our own gameplan. The league is a marathon where all matches are difficult so it is important to be consistent and keep picking up points.” said Vaz Pinto.
Sreenidi Deccan trounced TRAU 5-0 in the corresponding fixture earlier this season but Vaz Pinto is not taking anything for granted. “They have a very good coach who deserved to win the Best Coach Award last season for what he achieved with the resources at his disposal. They have not had the best of seasons but they have the ability to turn it around and we need to prepared for that,” he said.
Midfielder Brandon signed from Punjab FC on the January transfer window deadline day and the two-time I-League champion is looking forward to make his debut for Sreenidi Deccan. “I am excited to be here. Everyone is very friendly and giving their best to be successful. We must treat every game like a final if we are to win,” he said.
The match will kick off at 4:30pm IST on Wednesday and there will be no live telecast.
