Having defeated Delhi Dynamos in the qualifiers, Churchill Brothers will be eying a second victory when they lock horns with Kolkata giants Mohun Bagan in the in the pre-quarterfinals of Super Cup here tomorrow.
"Yes, we got the sweeter result the other day but it's a new test tomorrow. We have played Mohun Bagan twice this season but couldn't garner a single point. We are aware of their football acumen and we respect them," coach Alfred Fernandes said.
Newly-recruited striker Willis Plaza bombed a brace in the qualifiers to propel the Red Machines to the Round of 16 and he'll be the 'trump card' for the Goan outfit tomorrow as well.
"Yes, you might term him as our trump card. We are in the hunt for the attacking spearhead and he fitted the bill perfectly. But, at the end of the day, it'll be a team effort and we need to get the job done collectively," Fernandes said.
Skipper Monday Osagie didn't mince his words expressing that Churchill have special plans for their counterparts including Dipanda Dicka, who wrapped the season with maximum goals in two consecutive Hero I-League seasons.
"Yes, I know him (Dicka) very well. We played them twice and we all know how dangerous he can be in the box. We are very keen to prove our diligence tomorrow. Dicka is a great player but there are other players too who can be equally dangerous. We have plans not only for him but everyone."
On being asked to single out a player who might give him a sleepless night, Chakraborty said: "They brought in Plaza and he might wreak havoc on a given day. Foreigners akin to Plaza, Ceesay, Monday are well supported by the Indian players and it has been a dangerous team to play against."
"Yes, we beat them twice but it starts from the scratch tomorrow. A mistake can cost us the match and we may have to leave Bhubaneswar empty-handed. We are well aware of the fact and are focusing on nothing but tomorrow's match."
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