Churchill look to keep winning momentum going

Singapore: Churchill Brothers will be looking to keep the winning momentum going when they take on Home United FC in their Group E away match of the AFC Cup on Wednesday.

Churchill Brothers, who beat Home United FC 3-1 at home, have six points from three matches, one point behind table toppers Persipura Jayapura of Indonesia. While Home United, with one point from a game, are at the bottom. Churchill Brothers have come here without their two key players - striker Anthony Wolfe has a shoulder injury and Abdel Hamid Shabana is out due to suspension. Head coach Mariano Dias said, "We played Home United in Goa and it was a big victory for us, but playing against them in their home ground will not be an easy task. They also have a strong support of their fans at home." "We have had a long journey and the team will miss the services of two regular players that is Shabana (suspension) and Anthony Wolfe ( shoulder injury)." "Whether it is an I-League or an AFC Cup Match, the team will go all out for a win with the same positive attitude and the boys who have been training hard will give their best on the field and try to get all 3 points from this match." Churchill Brothers right winger Denzil Franco said, "We are confident but not over confident. We will give our best and hope that the team will go back to India with a win." Asked about the artificial turf at Jalan Besar stadium, Denzil replied, "We have artificial turfs in India too. I don`t see that as a problem." Home United Coach, Lee Lim Saeng said, "Tomorrow`s game is like a final and the three points is very crucial for us. We are looking forward for a good game and hopefully the team will deliver a good performance." The coach further added, "We have many injuries and struggled in both competitions, including the S league, because of injuries. I hope with the players at our utility, we will get back to winning ways." Home United captain Jumaat Jantan said, "It is very important that we win and collect maximum points in our home ground. A win tomorrow is very crucial for the team as it will not be easy to make it to the next round of the AFC Cup if we don`t collect all three points."