Margao: A thrilling contest is on cards when defending champions Churchill Brothers take on local rivals Dempo in the I-League 18th round match at Nehru stadium here tomorrow.
The non availability of striker Sunil Chhetri, who is set
to join American club Kansas City Wizards, and injuries to
their key players in the defence has affected Dempo's
performance as they lost their last two matches.
Dempo, who have 29 points -- the same as Mahindra United
--, will miss the services of Peter Carvalho due to double
booking, besides Joaquim Abranches and Clifford Miranda who
are yet to regain full fitness.
Despite the injury worries, coach Armando Colaco was
hopeful that his players will carry forward the confidence
they had gained after their performance in the AFC Cup against
Kuwait FC.
"Our defence committed silly mistakes which resulted in
losing our last two matches. Now we want to forget about the
past and concentrate on tomorrow's match. It's very important
match and we need to win to stay in contention for the title,"
Colaco said.
PTI
First Published: Friday, March 19, 2010, 19:05