Bagan keen to maintain winning run

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Press Trust of India Kolkata
Last Updated : Mar 27 2013 | 5:55 PM IST
Relegation-wary Mohun Bagan would look to extend their winning run when they face Shillong Lajong FC in round 22 of I-League fixture at the Kalyani Stadium tomorrow.
The match may not have any significant bearing on the title race but the two opponents showed a lot of keenness ahead of their upcoming meeting and utilised the full practice session on a day when the country celebrated Holi.
Mohun Bagan will bank on the freshly gained confidence they ought to have gained from the win against Pailan Arrows in the previous match.
Mohun Bagan will be without their ace striker Odafa Okolie, who is down with fever.
"Doctors have suggested a period of rest for his full recovery and we will make an assessment of his condition on the day of the match," Bencherifa said.
"Tolgay (Ozbey) is scoring goals and that is a positive thing for the side," Bencherifa said about his Australian striker, who found form with two goals in their 3-2 win over Pailan Arrows in the last round.
Mohun Bagan will also be missing the services of their key midfielder Denson Devadas, who will be serving a match's suspension with four bookings.
Midfielder Manish Bharghav is also uncertain with injury while defender Nirmal Chhetri rejoins the side after sitting out the last match due to suspension.
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First Published: Mar 27 2013 | 5:55 PM IST

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