Title contenders Churchill and Real Kashmir face off in big clash at the Tilak Maidan

Goa, January 30, 2019: Churchill Brothers FC Goa resume their Hero I-League title chase at the Tilak Maidan in Vasco Da Gama, Goa, on Thursday, January 31, 2019, against Real Kashmir FC, who are also persistent in the title hunt in a return-leg fixture scheduled to kick-off at 5 pm IST.

Both teams shared the spoils in the first-leg match at the TRC stadium in Srinagar, with the game ending in a 0-0 stalemate.

Churchill Brothers find themselves in second position after 14 rounds, just two behind leaders Chennai City FC. A win on Thursday will be gold dust as they aspire for a third Hero I-League triumph. They are at their best this season, having been beaten only twice, have won eight matches and drawn four.

More importantly, Churchill, under the guidance of Romanian coach Petre Gigiu, have demonstrated some attractive football and apart from Plaza’s sublime goal-scoring form, Gambian playmaker Dawda Cessay has also been in excellent touch this season.

Both the teams, Churchill Brothers and I-League debutants Real Kashmir FC are on 28 points each from 14 matches, but the Goan team is in the second spot because of a higher goal difference.

Churchill have scored 26 goals this season and are the second highest goal-scoring team after Chennai City, who lead with 31 goals.

According to Churchill Brothers coach Petre Gigiu, “Every game is very important because if we lose any game right now, we will be out of the title race. We need to be in the fight and our next match is going to be a tough match.”

I-League debutants, Real Kashmir, are also very competitive defensively and have not tasted defeat in the last couple of months owing to clever strategic switches in the team brought about by their Scottish coach David Robertson.

They will, however, miss the services of Ivorian Gnohere Krizo, who scored the winner in the last games against Chennai and has been an important influence in their attack. On asked about Krizo, Robertson mentioned, “Krizo has been suspended so it can affect the game.”

“In our last match, we overpowered Chennai but tomorrow’s game will be difficult. We are focusing on one game at a time. We always try to give our best. Churchill is a good team to play against. The next six matches will be difficult as all the top teams are good,” coach Robertson added.

That second win over Chennai by Kashmir has thrown the 12th Hero I-League wide title race open. Kashmir have conceded only seven goals so far, with eight clean sheets. They are the best defensive side in the league and they have proven that again and again. Churchill Brothers, on the other hand, have impressed one and all with their relentless attacking displays and as a result, it is set up for a cracker at the Tilak Maidan.

by Aiff media

SSE BFC to conduct trials for U9 to U17 age group players

SSE BFC Soccer School will be conducting fresh trials this month for players aged below 17 to be part of their football program SSE BFC Soccer Schools is a football…

Share

India Khelo Football Season 3 Trials for Mumbai and Thane are here

India Khelo Football (IKF) is back with Season 3 of its widely acclaimed trials with an aim to cover more than 50 cities this time around. After the resounding success…

Share

Mastering the Art of Football Trials: Key Pre-Trial Factors to Keep in Mind

Football trials are a critical juncture for aspiring players to showcase their skills and secure a spot in a team. To maximize your chances of success, it’s essential to tailor your approach based on your playing position as well as keeping in mind a few pre-trial factors.

Share

Somaiya Sports Academy to conduct trials for MFA 2nd Division campaign

Somaiya Sports Academy is looking for passionate young football players for the Somaiya Sports Academy Football Team to compete in the MFA 2nd Division League 2023-2024. If selected, you will…

Share

BFC Soccer Schools – Mumbai to conduct trials for U14 & U16 Girls

The BFC Soccer Schools Elite team girls’ trials are coming up in search of talented players from the U14 to U16 (Born 2009 and after) age groups into the club’s…

Share

Opportunity to make the team: U.K.M. Kothrud FC conducts selection trials for girls team

Pune-based U.K.M. Kothrud FC has announced that they will be conducting selection trials for their girl’s team on 15th January 2023 The club welcomes all players to come and showcase…

Share

The Sunday Football League Season 4 is back

The Sunday Football League is back with its fourth season, and it’s shaping up to be the best one yet. With eight talented teams competing at the Kes Kandivali turf, there…

Share

BFC Soccer Schools Elite team trials in Feb

Bengaluru FC launched their Mumbai program last season with the Soccer Schools and Elite programs with its local partner Soccer Schools of Excellence (SSE).  Bengaluru Football Club is a professional club…

Share

India Khelo Football Season 2 Trials in Mumbai: A Chance to Kickstart Your Football Career

After conducting trials in 34 cities & villages across India, India Khelo Football is coming to Mumbai to hunt talent on 7th January. India Khelo Football kickstarted its season 2…

Share

Mumbai Customs to conduct trials for Elite League

Former champions Mumbai Customs will be holding open trials for the upcoming MFA Elite Corporate League (Elite Division) The 2019 MFA Elite Division champions Mumbai Customs are conducting open trials…

Share