Bhubaneswar, March 8, 2024 – Sethu FC, currently positioned 5th in the Indian Women’s League standings, is gearing up for a crucial encounter against Sports Odisha, the bottom-placed team in the league. The match is scheduled to take place at the Capital Ground Arena, Bhubaneswar, on March 9, 2024, at 3:00 PM.
In the pre-match press conference, Head Coach Kanan Priolkar emphasized the team’s commitment to developing young talents despite the standings. “After a significant 4-0 loss, it’s evident we have numerous areas to address. Our focus remains solely on our own improvement from this match onward. With not much at stake in terms of standings, we will continue our philosophy of developing young players through these games. Overcoming the devastating loss in the last game against Odisha FC is tough, but it’s a challenge we’re prepared to face head-on,” Coach Priolkar stated.
Captain Anjila Tumbapo Subba, representing the Nepal national team, echoed the sentiment of using the remaining games to hone the skills of the team’s youngsters. “At this stage, our sole objective is to secure three points. Despite starting the season strongly, our current position comes as a surprise. As I’ve mentioned previously, our team is young, and it’s crucial that we inspire each other for collective growth,” said Captain Anjila.
As the team prepares for the match, Sethu FC holds a record of 9 games played, accumulating 10 points with 3 wins, 1 draw, and 5 losses. The team has scored 8 goals and conceded 11. With a victory in the upcoming match, Sethu FC stands the chance to move up to the 4th position in the league standings.
On the other hand, Sports Odisha, occupying the last position in the league table among 7 teams, has played 10 games, securing only 2 points with 2 draws and 8 losses.
Sethu FC remains committed to playing for pride and aims to deliver an inspiring performance for its fans.
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