Mallapuram (Kerala) [India]April 3 (ANI): Ahead of the much-awaited 2023 edition of the Super Cup, Rajasthan United FC will take on NEROCA FC in the qualifiers on Monday 2023, at the Payyanad Stadium in Manjeri, Kerala.
The winners of this match will face Sreenidi Deccan FC in the qualifiers on 5 April 2023. Both Rajasthan United and NEROCA finished their 2022-23 I-League season with seven wins each and equal number of points (25). But Rajasthan were placed ninth in the points table due to their better head-to-head record against NEROCA (10th).
On Sunday, Rajasthan United FC head coach Pushpender Kundu spoke about his team’s preparations.
“The team has just come back from rest after a long I-League season. We have had a couple of training sessions here in Kerala. As we are playing the Super Cup for the first time ever, we are all excited,” Kundu was quoted as saying by AIFF.com.
Kundu added: “It’s an opportunity for the players as they look forward to showcase themselves on the bigger stage and attract the attention of scouts.” Talking about the atmosphere in the camp, defender Melroy Assisi said, “We are playing an all-India team in the Super Cup and we are all prepared for the tough fight ahead. There are no fitness concerns and the atmosphere is quite good.” Interestingly, the two sides met twice in the I-League season, with Rajasthan United finding the edge in a 1-0 win on both occasions.
On the other hand, NEROCA Head Coach Gyan Moyon focused on the positives as his side underwent a couple of training sessions in Manipur. “We take this as an opportunity to do better. Rajasthan United is a good side, but we will try to win the game and qualify. That is our aim.” “It’s a very good opportunity for us. Everyone is very excited about the Super Cup. Let’s see what happens against Rajasthan United,” said Sweden Fernandes. The midfielder delivered a promising season in the I-League and will look to continue his good form. (ANI)
Source: sn.dk