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Manipur's Neroca FC, which made its debut in fairy tales last season, is expected to renew its love story with the I-League as it prepares to welcome Saturday the giant of Kolkata East Bengal at Khuman Lumpak stadium.
The game will be the second in the 12th edition of the I-League and both teams have the same balance on paper. Both teams have Spanish coaches who stand together to brag about their rights.
Neroca nearly won a sensational title in his first title last season before finishing an honorable second place, while East Bengal was able to finish only in fourth position at the ## 147 ## # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # # The result of a nerve-wracking day where four teams had a chance to win the title before Minerva Punjab. unhooked the crown.
Spaniard Manuel Fraile, who helped Aizawl win the Mizoram Premier League three years ago, also managed to retain the core of last season's team, while strengthening it with some of the best foreign rookies.
Katsumi Yusa, the indefatigable Japanese flapper, occupies a prominent place and has gained immense popularity among Indian fans through his energetic demonstrations.
In addition, the Brazilian Eduardo Ferreira, a rock solid defender who played with distinction with the two giants of Kolkata and who, like Katsumi, will face his former team on Saturday.
In attack, Neroca will have the chance to count on Nigerian striker Felix Odili Chidi and winger Singham Subash Singh. The duo scored 11 goals between them in the last edition.
Australian Aryn Williams was also retained from last year and brings a lot of maturity to the midfield.
Veteran goalkeeper and captain Lalit Thapa should be a safe haven for Neroca's goal, but the presence of Mauro Boerchio of Italy in the goalkeepers' quartet, who was with coach Fraile in Mongolia, suggests that Thapa could to face tough competition.
Coach Fraile did not seem intimidated by the prospect of facing East Bengal. The pre-match press conference seemed positive to him when he was questioned about his opponent's pre-season in Malaysia.
"We are a small club with a big heart. Each team has its own methods of training. I am here to win every game and feel for the moment that Neroca is the best team in the world, "he said.
Given their importance in Indian football, the desperation of East Bengal to win the tournament is not surprising. (IANS entry)
Where will the Neroca vs East Bengal match be played in the 2018-19 season of the I-League?
The match will take place at EMS Corporation Stadium in Kozhikode.
When will the Neroca vs East Bengal match take place in the 2018-19 season of the I-League?
The match will start at 14:00 IST on 27 October 2018.
Which channel will televise Neroca vs East Bengal in I-league 2018-19 in India?
The Star Sports network (Star Sports 3) owns the rights to broadcast league games.
Where can I see the Neroca vs East Bengal match in I-League 2018-19?
The match can be streamed live on the Hotstar and Jio app.
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