Guwahati: Having suffered defeats in
their previous matches, NorthEast
United FC and FC Goa would look to
record a vital win when they take on
each other in their Indian Super
League fixture here on Sunday.
NorthEast United FC began their
campaign in the tournament with a
1-0 win over Kerala Blasters on
October 12 but lost against table
toppers Atletico de Kolkata on
October 16.
The John-Abraham owned team put
up a brave show against Atletico de
Kolkata but were done in by the
sheer physicality and clinical finishing
of the Kolkata side. But, they would
look to bounce back with a win in
their third home game on the trot at
Indira Gandhi Stadium.
FC Goa, on the other hand, fought
tooth and nail to the finish, only to
be denied by Chennaiyin FC's
defence and their brilliant goalkeeper
in their opening match 1-2 defeat at
home on October 15.
If the Goan side win on Sunday, it
will be Brazilian legend Zico's first
success in India as manager.
Zico is expected again to depend on
creative talents of mercurial
Frenchman Robert Pires who had an
average game against Chennaiyin FC.
At 40, Pires showed flashes of
brilliance against Chennaiyin and the
ex-Arsenal man will be out again to
prove a point against NorthEast
United.
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