MSC confident ahead of Gold Cup final vs Sikkim Himalayan FC

KOLKATA: A confident Mohammedan Sporting Club (MSC) will take on Sikkim Himalayan FC in the summit clash of the 39th Sikkim Governor’s Gold Cup at Paljor Stadium in Gangtok on Tuesday.


Sikkim Himalayan, who reached their maiden Gold Cup final, will compete against a side that has been there nine times before – coming out victorious twice.

“Final is about small details. There’s stress and pressure, and these details make the difference. It will be premature to say how we would approach the match but I can say it will be a good game.” MSC technical director Dipendu Biswas said.

“We will play our normal game but bearing in mind that the most important thing for us is not to concede. Keeping things tight at the back will be important.”

According to Biswas his side will strike a balance between offensive and defensive play but will definitely take the game to the opposition and continue with the style and combinations that has served the side well so far.

“Sikkim Himalayan is a good team and I think we need to improve our game as we have shown throughout the Calcutta Football League. I completely trust my players and hopefully they will again execute the game plan the coaching staff will set like they have done so well so far.” Biswas added.

Though it may appear that MSC have an excellent pedigree to go the distance, but they have to topple a Sikkim Himalayan side that have grown stronger and stronger as the tournament has progressed.

“We have a lot of respect for Sikkim Himalayan and their football but we are ready to face them. l have been working on my team and concentrating on what we need to do to win. We have our destiny in our own hands and I believe we can win this tournament. We are capable, we have what it takes to win,” he added.