Pune FC will have to guard against complacency when they lock horns against United Sikkim FC in the Under-20 I-League encounter at the Gopal Stadium here tomorrow.
With the second qualifier from Group-A still undecided, Pune FC (six points) faces Prayag United SC (four points). PUSC play the already qualified Salgaocar FC (nine points) in the last match of the group tomorrow.
Head Youth Development, Ranjan Chowdhury, said, "We will be out to play for a win. It is very vital to dominate USFC and score goals and proceed to the final phase."
"This match for us is a do-or-die situation," said Chowdhury adding the players have their task cut out against USFC.
While USFC are yet to win a game in the group, the north-east side has posed to be a stiff opponent in all matches.
A draw (1-1 v/s Sporting Clube Goa), before two successive losses; 0-3 (v/s Salgaocar FC) and 1-2 (v/s PUSC) has not been the USFC expected. However, with nothing to lose, one cannot rule out USFC giving the match their all and walk tall.
Pune FC ride on the confidence of winning their last match (3-0; SCG), which Chowdhury felt was huge, considering the set back they had against Salgaocar FC.
"All players are mentally and physically very fit to give their best for this afternoon match," he added.
While victory over USFC will enable Pune FC finish second and end permutations and combinations. A draw, likewise, will also help Pune FC progress in case PUSC wins against SFC based on the head to head.
Pune FC had earlier beaten PUSC 2-1.
