TRAU look for big win as ATK visit
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, March 16 2019:
After a demoralising 0-6 loss at the hands of Mohammedan SC, TRAU will be looking forward for a big win against Atletico de Kolkata (ATK) tomorrow at 2 pm in a Group C (preliminary round) clash of 2nd Division League at Khuman Lampak Main Stadium.
In a pre-match press conference held today at Khuman Lampak, TRAU's secretary, T Phullen said that the team is looking for a big win as they have been displaced from the second spot by Mohammedan SC on account of better goal difference although they shared same 13 points.
TRAU's condition were worsened after they have been beaten 0-6 by Mohammedan SC in the March 13 clash rendering the latter team secure the second spot.
Saying that tomorrow's game is a very crucial one in order to keep the second spot within their reach, T Phullen said that the team is very much ready for tomorrow's clash and urged the football lovers of the State to come and cheer for the team.
He also continued that no entry fee will charged for tomorrow's game.
ATK's manager who was also present in the press conference also asserted that his team is also very much prepared for tomorrow's fixture and further said that 6 players of the State will be fielded for tomorrow's game including Gopi Yumnam.
Although, ATK is a reserve team and would not be a part of the final round of the tournament, the team is aiming for best finish in the group stage, the manager added.
It may be recalled that TRAU had secured a 3-2 win against in their away fixture against the Kolkata outfit on January 17 .