All India Football Federation's developmental side Indian Arrows will begin their I-League campaign against an in-form Gokulam Kerala here on Friday.
Gokulam Kerala are a much improved side from the one which was stunned by the Arrows, albeit a different outfit, last season.
The combination of Trinidadian Marcus Joseph and Ugandan Henry Kisseka is gelling well for them as was seen in their opening game win against Manipur's Neroca FC at home.
Coach Fernando Valera sounded cautiously optimistic ahead of the game saying, "Our triumph at home gives us confidence but we must be respectful to the rivals and we know that Indian Arrows is a very intense team."
On the plans for the game, he added, "We need to maintain concentration, be dynamic and try to control the game."