Churchill hold advantage over JCT

Margao: High on morale after their good performance in the AFC Cup, Musli Power Churchill Brothers will be looking to script a win over JCT to keep themselves for the title race in the 19th round of the I-League, played at Nehru Stadium, Margao here tomorrow.

Churchill Bros who have won one out of the four matches in the second phase got a off in the last round against Pune FC because of their commitment in the AFC cup, will be fresh against JCT tomorrow. Churchill Bros who have 26 points from 17 matches are nine points behind leader Dempo, must win tomorrow to stay close for the title race. Churchill Bros coach Carlos Pereira said his players are fit and high on morale after their win against Al Hillal in the away match of the AFC Cup. JCT is doing well in the second leg and we need to play to our potential. We want to win tomorrow to improve our home record which is not impressive so far, he said. The foreign recruits have helped JCT to play better in the second phase and they have won four out of five matches to place themselves just above the drop zone with 22 points from 18 matches. JCT coach Parminder Singh said the loss against Dempo will not deter us from playing to our best. The boys are well prepared after the defeat and you can expect a good contest tomorrow. Churchill Bros performance in the AFC Cup is encouraging who will be looking to keep the winning momentum going. All we need is to give our best if we are to win tomorrow, said Parminder. PTI