21 October 2008

AFC Cup: Safa Are Physically Strong - Ranti

Dempo striker Ranti Martins may have drawn criticism for not hitting the top form yet after having played a crucial part in the club’s qualification from the group stage, but the Nigerian isn’t worried as long as his side wins.

The Nigerian striker hasn’t been at his lethal best but he scored the winner in Dempo’s last game in the I-League more than a week back.

Speaking on the clash against Safa, Ranti said, “The confidence is high. We have to get the result though it won’t be easy.”

Ranti feels that the 1-0 scoreline in the first leg should have been kept 0-0 as that would automatically have put the pressure on the Lebanese side.

“It was disappointing not to have come with a 0-0 scoreline. Safa are a physically strong side but as professionals, we have got to fight it out there.”

Beto has been on the recovering process and Ranti feels that the Brazilian would start the game.

“I feel Beto should be fine and will start.”

Source:Goal.com