Sporting looking to change their fortune against Air-India

Panaji: Sporting Clube de Goa is looking to change their fortune when they meet Air India on Monday in the rearrange first round fixture at Nehru stadium, Margao. Nothing has changed for the flaming orange after replacing Roy Barretto with Vishwas Gaonkar as they continue to struggle to find their first win, are at the bottom with 5 points from 12 matches, and on Monday is a good opportunity for the Goan team to change their fortune against a side who are having injuries worries. Sporting has struggled in the upfront to score goals which has been their main concern and the absence of striker Nathaniel Amos due to hamstring injuries will add salt to their wound. Young Anthony Fernandes will have to take up the challenge in his absence.“Sporting coach Vishwas is hoping that Anthony along with junior combine together to give his side their first win before they start the second phase in positive mind,” said Vishwas Gaonkar.Air India is another team that is fighting for survival, six points from their last three matches have lifted them to 11 place with 11 points from 12 matches and can improve on if they beat sporting on Monday. Yusif Ibrahim who replaced Bimal Ghosh have injury problems. Defender Ravinder Singh and Opera will not play on Monday due to injury while Khelong will be out due to double booking. “Our boys are looking a bit tired and the injuries has been any factor which we will have to overcome tomorrow against Sporting who are looking for their first win. We are looking to end the first phase on a winning note which will help us to stay above the relegation zone,” said Yusif. PTI