New Delhi: RoundGlass Punjab FC (RGPFC) will face Sudeva Delhi FC tomorrow, targeting a victory and consolidate their top of the table in a Round 5 fixture of the Hero I League 2022 – 23 season which will be played here at the Chhatrasal Stadium. The match was originally scheduled to be played last year but was postponed. The match is scheduled to kick off at 2 PM.
RGPFC has dropped points in the last game against Kenkre FC allowing their nearest rivals Sreenidi Deccan to climb to first spot. A victory against Sudeva will ensure RGPFC going back to top of the table. Hosts Sudeva will be confident after securing their first victory of the season by beating Rajasthan United in a five goal thriller in their previous match at Ambedkar Stadium, Delhi.
“We are expecting a tough game and are not looking at where the teams are positioned in the table. We need to start the match more aggressively and also be disciplined in defence. The competition is getting tougher and we hope to secure all three points”, said RGPFC Head Coach Staikos Vergetis during the pre-match press conference.
RGPFC attack line have been in good form throughout the season with Luka Majcen and Juan Mera heading the attack line. Luka Majcen is currently the second top scorer in the league with 9 goals. RGPFC has also been good in defence and have the second best record in the league by conceding just 13 goals.
RGPFC defender Suresh Meitei during the pre – match press conference said, “It is an important match for us and we hope to give our best and secure all three points. The dressing room confidence is very high and we will like to convert that in the field and play a good match.”
RoundGlass Punjab FC had won their last encounter against Sudeva Delhi FC 3 – 2 last season. RGPFC is currently second in the table with 30 points from 14 matches while Sudeva Delhi are last in the table with 5 points from 13 matches.
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