Chennai, Neroca seek crucial points to improve position on table

Kolkata, Feb 8 : Crucial points are up for the taking when ninth-placed Chennai City FC cross swords against tenth-placed North Eastern Re-Organising Cultural Association (NEROCA) Football Club at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan Stadium on Thursday.
With both contingents struggling in the bottom half of the table, the urgency to grab a win and propel themselves into the top six is of paramount importance. While Chennai City FC suffered a crushing 0-4 loss to Sudeva Delhi FC, Neroca held Mohammedan SC to a goalless draw in their previous games.
With the season entering its second half, both teams would aim for nothing short of maximum points on Tuesday.
Speaking at the official pre-match press conference, head coach Satyasagara of Chennai City FC said, “We lacked concentration and focus in our last match against Sudeva (Delhi FC). We did not defend well and were punished for our mistakes. Individual errors cost us goals and that is something which we have to correct.” “However, we will stick with our philosophy and we have to get a positive result in our remaining matches. Our target is still to finish in the top six and we look forward to the clash against Neroca tomorrow.” Although Neroca were without the services of star defender Varney Kallon in their last match, a good defensive performance by the rest of the squad saw them share points with Mohammedan. The positives are there to be seen in Gift Raikhan’s contingent with a solid backline and pacey forwards, but points are still amiss.