Churchill take on Mumbai FC on Wednesday

Margao: Churchill Brothers are looking to extend their good run when they take on Mumbai FC in the 18th

round of the I-League on Wednesday at Nehru stadium in Fatorda here. Churchill Brothers win against Indian Arrows has helped them to take one point lead over East Bengal and have moved to second position with 33 points from 17 matches.They are now looking to keep their winning momentum going and keep close to Salgaocar who have extended their lead to seven points at the top of the table. Mumbai FC inspiring win over East Bengal has helped them to raise their confidence, moved to fifth place with 27 points from 16 matches. Coach Khalid Jamil is hoping that his team will play in the same vain and win tomorrow. "Its going to be a challenge after they have beaten us comphrensively at home and having home advantage we need to play at our best inorder to come out victorious," said Jamil. Churchill Brothers head coach, Vincent Subramaniam resignation has been a blow to the team`s spirit who will take things in their stride and hoping to garner full points against Mumbai FC who are on high spirit after winning against East Bengal. Odafe Okolie who is the leading scorer with 17 goals has recovered from hamstring injury will have to exploit his skill infront to inspire his team to victory. Churchill will be missing Robert Lalthlamuana in tomorrow`s match due to double booking. Alfred Fernandes who will take charge of the team in the absence of their coach Vincent said, its going to be a tricky match as our opponent are unpredicatable side and our boys will have to guard themselves from complacency. It’s our home match and we need to win to stay close to Salgaocar who are seven points ahead of us at the top, said Fernandes. PTI