Bhaichung’s boys take on Lajong at Paljor Stadium today

Despite some setbacks, USFC still confident, says Manager
GANGTOK, 07 Dec: United Sikkim Football Club [USFC] is all set to take on Shillong Lajong Football Club [SLFC] in the North Eastern derby match in the I-League at Paljor Stadium on Saturday. This will also be the last home match for the home club in the first round of the I-League.
Addressing a press conference today, USFC manager, Arnab Bhattacharjee said that in the absence of Bhaichung Bhutia and a coach, the club is going through some tough times but the players are all set to give their best to win the match tomorrow. He informed that the team is in constant touch with Bhaichung and the new Australian coach, Nathan Hall is expected to reach this evening. Bhaichung, it may recalled is in mourning, his father having passed away at Tinkitam yesterday.
Mr Bhattacharjee mentioned that the weather conditions and altitude being similar in Sikkim and Shillong, it would not really be away match condition for the SLFC but still it was the home ground for USFC so the team will do its best to score the 3 points from this match. “This is the North Eastern derby so tomorrow you will see some derby spirit”, he said.
USFC striker, Nurudeen Salau mentioned that the team has been looking forward to tomorrow’s match. “We will play with the same confidence and high spirits to win points from this match,” he added.
Likewise, USFC midfielder Thupden Bhutia stated that the team has decided to give its best to win tomorrow’s match and dedicate tomorrow’s win to ‘Agya Bhaichung’.
“The team’s morale is high and we urge the local crowd to support the home team with the same spirit”, said Thupden further adding that Shillong Lajong was a good team so tomorrow’s match will be a good fight.