TRAU poised for tricky clash against Indian Arrows

TRAU FC will look to stay clear of the relegation zone with a win over a rejuvenated Indian Arrows side in their I-League match here on Sunday.

Buoyed by their recent win against Churchill Brothers, TRAU will be hoping to beat the Indian Arrows which will give them some breathing space in their quest for survival in I-League.

The debutants from Imphal are four points clear of Neroca (10th place) but have played a game more than their city-rivals and have a tough run ahead, starting with an away trip to Srinagar next.

After the Real Kashmir test, TRAU will be taking on Gokulam Kerala back at home before travelling north again to face Punjab FC in Ludhiana.

TRAU skipper Princewill Emeka said that his team did not have any fear of slipping down to the relegation zone.

"We consider every opponent to be equally tough. There are not many games left, so we have to ensure that we collect as many points as we can," he said.

"The Arrows are always a threat. They will pounce on any mistake you make. They keep running until the last minute of the game, so we have to be alert. We won the reverse fixture against them 2-0 and it was not easy at all."
Indian Arrows head coach Venkatesh Shanmugam, also the assistant coach of the senior national team said, "The boys were taken aback by the pleasant surprise."