MARGAO
In form Goa hope not to lose their focus when they take on Assam in the 77th National football championship for Santosh Trophy Group A Final round, at Golden Jubilee Stadium , Yupia in Arunchal Pradesh, on Friday .
Goa occupy the second spot with eight points from four matches while Assam are on six points from as many matches.
Goa head coach Charles Dias is fully aware that his side cannot afford to underestimate counterparts despite Assam's lower place. "We respect Assam but we are focusing on ourselves. We have been working very hard and we want to continue winning," said Dias.
"We want to maintain our identity, play our brand of football. We want to keep the ball and score goals," he added.
"More or less, all my players are ready. I have freedom to choose my first 11. It will be very difficult but it is my job. My players have given everything in every match and in every training session. All deserve to play in this match but I will have to choose," said Dias.
The players are excited and raring to play and I expect us to perform," said Dias
"Our main objective is to show what we have been trying on the pitch. The players have worked very hard and a win for us cannot be ruled out," concluded Dias.
