Dempo looking to consolidate their pole position

Margao: Dempo are aiming to consolidate their position with a home win over eighth place Mumbai

Football Club tomorrow in the 14th round of the I-League, At Nehru Stadium, Fatorda, Margao. Dempo in the absence of their two key foreigner players did a remarkable job to stay unbeaten in the second phase of the first leg to remain at the top of the table with 26 points from 13 matches. Although striker Ranty Martins is back from injury they will be missing their key defenders Mahesh Gawli and Sameer Naik due to injury. But coach Armando Colaco is unperturbed as he has enough resources to fill their gap. "The league is wide open and we need to remain more focus throughout if we aspire for the title. Mumbai FC is playing well, especially in the second phase of the first leg and we need to remain more focus. The boys know what to except from them who are all charged up to keep the winning momentum going," stated Colaco. Mumbai Football Club picked up the tempo in the later part of the first leg, remaining unbeaten in the last ten match which saw them move to the top half till they lost to Viva Kerala to move to eighth position. The induction of two foreigners has instilled more teeth in the attack as well as in the defence. "Dempo are the best team and we need to remain cautious against them who will be having the home advantage. Our boys are playing well at the moment and they have the potential to win against big team. Hopefully they display their talent and win tomorrow which will help us to improve our standing," stated Jamil. PTI