PANAJI
In a super Sunday clash, the GFA Pro League action shifts to South Goa as Guardian Angel SC host Sporting Clube de Goa at Ambelim in a key. Sporting are at the top of the pile with 27 points from 11 outings while Guardian Angel SC are placed sixth with 16 points from nine matches played.
Speaking ahead of the clash Sporting gaffer Mateus Costa said: “We have worked hard to climb atop the table and now we have to work even harder to maintain the spot. We cannot relax; it’s a very competitive league.”
When asked about the performance of his players this season, Costa said: “The boys have been fantastic. If you see we have scored the second highest number of goals and conceded the least. I am sure if we had the statistics of chances created we would lead there too. So I can safely say that the team is doing well but it’s important that we continue the momentum. In a such long leagues consistency is the key.”
Sporting will be hoping that their in-form strikers Francis Dadzie and Victorino Fernandes are on target this Sunday. The Panaji side have also ripped dividends from the recent goal scoring form of their midfielder Cajetan Fernandes. Costa is expected to go in with a largely unchanged side.
Costa also stressed on the need for better focus now. He said: “We need to be more focussed now and try to increase the point difference at the top. As we proceed further, the league will get tougher and every point gained at this time will make a huge difference.”
PLAYING TODAY
Guardian Angel SC vs Sporting Clube de Goa, Ambelim ground, 3.45 pm
