USFC to take on Mohammedan Sporting today for only spot left in first division I-League

GANGTOK, 16 April: Bhaichung’s United Sikkim Football Club [USFC] will take on Mohammedan Sporting Club, Kolkata in the last match of the final round of the second division I-League Football at Paljor Stadium on Tuesday.
A win is crucial for both teams to qualify into first division I-League Football. As only two teams will be promoted for the first division I-league and one place has already been occupied by ONGC [Mumbai], it is now a do or die situation for both USFC and Mohammedan Sporting.
The odds are however slightly in USFC’s favour since it will go through to the first division even with a draw. Mohammedan Sporting however needs to win to get promoted. After playing 11 matches each in the final round of the second division at Siliguri and Gangtok, USFC has 21 points and Mohammedan SC 20 points so far.
Speaking to media persons at Paljor Stadium today, USFC coach, Philippe De Ridder, mentioned that the players have assured to give their best to win the match. Stating that each player needs to defend and each needs to attack to score in the match, he added that the players were extremely motivated for the Tuesday match.
The coach mentioned that the team is all set for the match but added that some good players are suffering from injuries. Mohammedan Sporting is a good team and the match will be a competitive one, he said. Mr Ridder urged the fans and general public to fully support the home club through its good and bad times as the club was battling hard to qualify for the first division.