I-League: Chennai City FC, Neroca aim for victorious end to season

In the five-team Group B, Chennai City has one win and two losses, and on Thursday, it will take on the relegated team NEROCA at the Kishore Bharati Krirangan Stadium.

Published : Mar 24, 2021 17:38 IST

Chennai City FC produced a fine display of attacking football when they played NEROCA FC in February and won that game 2-1-FILE PHOTO

No doubt, it has been a disappointing I-League season for Chennai City FC, a former champion. Eager to finish in the top 5 at the beginning of the tournament, Chennai City ended up in the eighth position, but managed to avoid relegation.

In the five-team Group B, Chennai City has one win (Arrows FC) and two losses (against Sudeva FC & Aizawl FC), and on Thursday, it will take on the relegated team NEROCA at the Kishore Bharati Krirangan Stadium. Speaking ahead of the match, Chennai City’s head coach Satyasagara said his team is keen to win. “For me every match is important. We will always want to go for the three points. We will be giving a tough fight,” he said.

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