Focus only on the match vs Istiklol; an important step in our shot at history: BFC coach Roca
BENGALURU FC are gearing up for the first leg of the AFC Cup Inter-Zonal final against Istiklol FC of Tajikistan. The two teams clash tomorrow (27th September 2017) at the latter's home ground.
Talking at the pre-match press conference, BFC coach Albert Roca said that he is excited to be part of the final stages.
AR: Excited to be in the final stages. Both teams were born only a few years ago so it's a very important step in our shot at history.
— Bengaluru FC (@bengalurufc) September 26, 2017
Also present at the conference was defender Collin Abranches. He said:
CA: Both teams have played a final so it's going to be a very good tie. We're so close to another big game so we'll be giving it our all.
— Bengaluru FC (@bengalurufc) September 26, 2017
Talking about Istiklol, Roca said that they have been watching videos to understand the opponents well.
AR: As professionals we must know everything about our opponents. We have seen match footage of their game against Ceres. #ISTvBEN
— Bengaluru FC (@bengalurufc) September 26, 2017
AR: They have finished their season and we have just finished pre season. This makes the challenge tougher than it would be otherwise.
— Bengaluru FC (@bengalurufc) September 26, 2017
He further added:
AR: We are not interested about the other game at the moment. Our focus is on Istiklol and Istiklol only. #ISTvBEN
— Bengaluru FC (@bengalurufc) September 26, 2017
AR: All our players are available for selection. Three of our foreigners are new and we have made a lot of changes. #ISTvBEN
— Bengaluru FC (@bengalurufc) September 26, 2017
The match is scheduled at 7:30pm (IST).
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