Aizawl FC aim to upset Churchill Brothers in ‘high-intensity’ clash

by Marina Gonsalves February 3, 2021

KALYANI: High-flying Aizawl FC will aim to continue their winning form and look to upset table-toppers Churchill Brothers, who are unbeaten in the Hero I-League 2020-21 so far, when the two sides clash swords at the Kalyani Municipal Stadium in Kalyani, West Bengal tomorrow (February 03, 2021). The match is slated for a 7 PM kick-off and will be broadcast live on 1Sports whilst being streamed on their Facebook page.

Four points adrift of the Red Machines and with a match in hand, Aizawl FC will be gearing up to cause an upset tomorrow and close the gap at the top. Winning 2-1 against Neroca FC in their last match showed that Aizawl FC possess the attacking pedigree to find the net and the defensive stability to hold out for a win. However, all of their departments will be heavily tested when the Yan Law-coached side face an undefeated Churchill Brothers side.

Speaking at the official pre-match press conference, Yan Law said, “It is a vital game for us against Churchill Brothers tomorrow. They are one of the best teams in the Hero I-League and it will be a tough game for us. However, we go into the game with high morale and aim to grab a positive result.”

“We need points to stay up in the top half of the table and we also need points to close down the gap between Churchill and us. However, it will not be an easy game. We will be tested to our limits.”

“I feel this game will not be very high-scoring because Churchill have a good defence and so do we. What I expect from this game is high intensity. It will be a very tight game and we will hope to get a win,” Law added.

Skipper Alfred Jaryan said, “We know the quality that Churchill possesses and it is going to be a tough clash for us. They are a very good side and they will test us to our limits. We have to work hard throughout the match and make our moments count if we have to get a positive result.”