The 16th of December, Kolkata (West Bengal), India (ANI): Friday’s I-League 2022-23 match between Mohammedan Sporting and Real Kashmir will take place at the Kishore Bharati Krirangan, with kickoff set for 4.30 p.m.
The game will be of the utmost significance for the hosts, who are currently in the bottom part of the points standings and are hoping to kickstart their season by contending with the clubs at the top of the standings.
The Black and White Brigade’s spotless home victory record came to an end in their most recent game against Mumbai Kenkre following a 2-2 tie. They have lost all four of their games thus far on the road. A victory over Real Kashmir might provide the club the boost they need, while a loss could severely harm their chances of winning the championship.
The Snow Leopards, on the other hand, got off to a hot start this season, winning five and drawing one. But in their most recent match against RoundGlass Punjab FC, which also saw two of its defenders — Akashdeep Singh and Lamine Moro — sent off and hence unavailable for selection on Friday, they suffered their first loss of the season.
As the season nears its midpoint, a victory over Mohammedan would ensure their return to the top of the standings. In previous I-League seasons, the two teams met three times, with Mohammedan taking two victories and Real Kashmir just one. The Black and White Brigade prevailed 3-1 in Kalyani in their previous encounter in April of this year.
Mohammedan assistant coach Joseph Naik said during the pre-game news conference that the squad is making a lot of effort to return to the standards that are expected of them. We just cannot afford to lose tomorrow, and getting the three points is crucial. We’ll put in a lot of effort and fight for it.
We’re committed to making a comeback and demonstrating the kind of play for which this team is renowned. Real Kashmir is tied for first place in the standings, so this will be one of the toughest games, but we are working as a team to stay focused and cool.
The game tomorrow will be extremely fierce and competitive, according to star forward Marcus Joseph, who scored one goal and provided an assist in the previous contest. The three points are crucial for us to get. Real Kashmir is a fierce opposition that never gives up. We must continue to fight as a team and for the win.
Mehrajuddin Wadoo, the head coach of Real Kashmir, stated that his squad is not very concerned with where they currently are in the league. “The contest is wide-open and protracted. Although we are proud to be among the leaders, we are also aware of how tough it is to stay there and what it takes to do so. Although the game versus Mohammedan will be challenging, our squad is in a good place right now.