"We have six more games we can take 18 more points. We are going to do everything to finish in the top four," said France's Bengelloun, who will have his hands full in tackling his countryman and Mumbai's livewire striker Nicolas Anelka at the D Y Patil Stadium tomorrow.
Bengelloun did the star turn for his side in their resurgent 4-1 demolition of Delhi Dynamos FC in the latter's backyard in their previous game by scoring twice and defending well. It was the team's second win in eight games, and both victories had come against Delhi.
"We played well in the previous seven games but compared to other games the most important thing (difference) was we scored. In that game (against Delhi) we were efficient and that's why we scored four goals which made the difference."
Team's chief coach and Brazilian legend Zico said in earlier games the pressure to win must have played on his players' mind and making them "reckless" at times.
"May be players were like somewhat reckless, trying to do things on their own because of pressure to win the game. (But) we have played good football," said Zico.
"Now we are in the second phase and teams in the top of the table are not taking that many chances. But we are not going to change. We will keep playing the way we have played so far. I have told my players to play for a win.
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