Dempo skipper Climax Lawrence feels that his side could have come back with a 0-0 draw against Safa in Lebanon had they not played defensive in the second half.The Indian champions conceded in the last minute of the second session in Lebanon and Climax rues the defensive style.
“In the first half at Lebanon, we played very well. In the second half, the team got defensive and hence we allowed them to score. Had we played our natural game, we could have come with a 0-0 scoreline,” said the Indian international.
The central medio opines that if his side play naturally they can definitely enter the finals of the AFC Cup.
“We must naturally and with confidence. No fear.”
Dempo will miss Clifford Miranda in the game due to double booking but Climax feels that the substitutes are also of an equal quality at Dempo.
“Nicolau played against Vasco in the last game and he played in earlier AFC Cup games as well. At Dempo, whoever comes in the starting XI is capable of producing the desired goods.”
Climax feels that the weather could play a factor and favour the Indian side.
“The match start at 4 p.m. and I am sure that they will find it tough to adjust.”
Source:Goal.com
