Panaji (PTI): Sporting Clube de Goa would be looking for the right start when they take on Vasco Sports Club in their opening match of the I-League on Friday at the Nehru Stadium, Margao.
Sporting Clube de Goa who finished joint sixth along with East Bengal have lost two players in the transfer window, defender Rrajesh Meeti and Denzil Franco but have roped in Joy Chandran, Shankar, Noaba Singh and Rojan Singh.
"We had a good preparation this season ahead of the I-league, our team looks to be settled one and are all raring to go. As far as foreign quota we have retained, Elejah junior who will be the lone foreigner to play on Friday.
While the other two slot will be filled by the Brazilian who will be arriving next week and most probably will play against Mohammedan sporting in our next match," disclosed Peter Vaz, president of the club.
"With 12 teams playing this time, the competition is bound to be more tough, the duration of the tournament also will be extended, our boys needs to remain fit and free from injuries. Last year we had a bad start, hopefully, things does not repeat this time. With vasco not looking impressive, it is the best bet to start with," he added.
Vasco, the peoples club, who were demoted from the NFL in 2005, have made their re-entry in the elite league after a gap of three years. But having lost three out of the four matches they played in Goa's professional league, they are still struggling to settle as a team.
With the recruit of their new coach Elvis Goes and the three Uzbek players, who are likely to play on Friday, Vasco will be looking to create an impact in the I-league against the top teams.
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NewsCourtsey:Hindu.com
Sporting Clube de Goa who finished joint sixth along with East Bengal have lost two players in the transfer window, defender Rrajesh Meeti and Denzil Franco but have roped in Joy Chandran, Shankar, Noaba Singh and Rojan Singh.
"We had a good preparation this season ahead of the I-league, our team looks to be settled one and are all raring to go. As far as foreign quota we have retained, Elejah junior who will be the lone foreigner to play on Friday.
While the other two slot will be filled by the Brazilian who will be arriving next week and most probably will play against Mohammedan sporting in our next match," disclosed Peter Vaz, president of the club.
"With 12 teams playing this time, the competition is bound to be more tough, the duration of the tournament also will be extended, our boys needs to remain fit and free from injuries. Last year we had a bad start, hopefully, things does not repeat this time. With vasco not looking impressive, it is the best bet to start with," he added.
Vasco, the peoples club, who were demoted from the NFL in 2005, have made their re-entry in the elite league after a gap of three years. But having lost three out of the four matches they played in Goa's professional league, they are still struggling to settle as a team.
With the recruit of their new coach Elvis Goes and the three Uzbek players, who are likely to play on Friday, Vasco will be looking to create an impact in the I-league against the top teams.
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NewsCourtsey:Hindu.com
