Bengaluru FC will start with a slight edge against Johor Darul Ta'zim in today's AFC Cup semi-finals second leg with an away goal in hand and a couple of opposition players not playing but captain Sunil Chhetri says that his side can lower their guard only at their peril
Sunil Chhetri
Sunil Chhetri
Bangalore: Bengaluru FC will start with a slight edge against Johor Darul Ta'zim in today's AFC Cup semi-finals second leg with an away goal in hand and a couple of opposition players not playing but captain Sunil Chhetri says that his side can lower their guard only at their peril.
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Bengaluru FC had earned a crucial away-goal as they drew 1-1 against Johor Darul in Malaysia on September 28 in the first leg. Johor will be without key strikers Juan Martin Lucero and Pereyra Diaz as they were suspended for the second leg. "The last time we played against them they beat us 2-1 by fielding local players. So, that is the potential and caliber of Johor Darul players," Chhetri said.
Bengaluru FC players train at Kanteerava Stadium yesterday
"They are very strong side, but I am really positive. We fancy ourselves here. That's the kind of vibe this ground gives me. Even the game we played against Iran and Oman — both international matches — I felt we could win," said the India captain.
Chhetri is also not thinking too much about the away goal Bengaluru FC scored in the first leg. "The away-goal helps but we are not trying to put this in our brains too much. Sometime it can give a different message," he said.
"Coach Albert Roca has told us to win the game, but don't have to rush. Score a goal in allotted 90 minutes and do not concede. You are then sorted. That's the whole thing," he added.
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