Salgaocar looking for a new beginning

Salgacar, who have been going through a lean patch, are looking for a winning start when they take on Air-India tomorrow in their inaugural match of the 10th ONGC NFL at the Nehru Stadium here. Also tying their boots are Fransa Pax, gearing up to face JCT. Salgaocar8217;s newly appointed coach Savio Medeira, who has taken over from Shabir Ali wants to put his team on top of the ladder after their poor showing in the domestic league. 8220;We have plenty of resources but it is our firing line that has not been able to deliver the goods and we have worked in this direction8221;, Medeira stated. Salgaocar start with two foreigners 8212; Bruno Oliveira of Brazil who will be assisted by Ashim Biswas upfront and Brazilian Fabio Passo will play as a withdrawn striker.

Air India, on the other hand, have been in the wilderness for four years. They will be is eager to create their impression in this league which has been reduced to ten teams from 12. 8220;We have a young side who are inexperienced but are eager to give their best, especially when the league is reduced to ten teams. It will be difficult to come back in the reckoning if we lose matches in the begining8221;, stated Bimal Ghosh, Air India coach.

Similarly, Fransa Pax coach Norbert Gonsalves is confident that his team will do well in NFL after their good showing in the domestic league. 8216;8216;We will play with one foreigner Ivan, who will be playing upfront. JCT is a good side who are good in the counter attack. We have worked out our strategy to counter them8221;, disclosed Gonsalves.

On the other hand, JCT manager Sukhwinder Singh said 8216;8216;Fransa Pax is a good side who have played well last year. We respect them and will not take them lightly.8217;8217; Agencies