The final clash of Group F between the Indian Army Football Team and Rajasthan United FC will not only determine the fate of the two teams involved, but a few other teams in the tournament will also be looking at it with keen interest.This crucial game will be played in Kokrajhar’s Sai Stadium tomorrow evening.
The Army men have a 100% record so far from their two games and have looked a solid all-round unit. Rajasthan United FC have mostly flattered to deceive but have still managed to keep themselves in contention. Given the scenario, the Indian Army FT can qualify even with a draw, but Rajasthan will need to win and win big to have hopes of making it through.
The Army’s coach Anthony Ramesh said in a pre-match chat, “Our preparations are good but it will be a tough match tomorrow as Rajasthan is a good side. The thing is even after winning two games we have not qualified as yet, so we have to go out tomorrow and win at any cost. Although we qualify even with a draw, but we will go out to win tomorrow.”
The same sentiment was echoed by captain Christopher Kamei when he said, “We are very much motivated to win tomorrow’s game and we will give our 100% as usual. We will not play for a draw, but play to win.”
Goal keeper Abdul kadir is fully confident to win tomorrow’s big match.“Our team is well prepared for tomorrow’s match.Coach Ramesh sir, Sudhir sir, my goalkeeper coach kazi sir helped us a lot .They guided us a lot.We will win good score.”
Kazi kamarulzzaman is the senior most goal keeper coach of Army side.He is also fully confident to win tomorrow’s match.” I have no doubt, we will win tomorrow’s big match. Liton will play tomorrow so we are fully charged.Boys have practiced a lot.They will give their best.'”
Whatever be the result, some teams from Kolkata will surely be watching the game very closely.
Source: Army Authorities
With inputs from Pratyusha Mukherjee
