AIFF Super Cup | We are approaching final with lot of excitement, says Sergio Lobera

After failing to win the Indian Super League title last month, the Gaurs under the coaching of Sergio Lobera would step on the pitch at the Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneswar, with the aim of defeating Chennaiyin FC and win the very second Super Cup title later in the evening today. The two teams had previously met the final of the 2015 edition of the ISL in which the team from Tamil Nadu’s state capital was crowned champions.

Goa had defeated the I-League champions Chennai City FC by 3-0 goals to qualify for the summit clash. The Gaurs coach said that the I-League team was a more offensive one and also said that every game will be different from the other one in the tournament.

"In the last final, we played good football. We were the better team. But this is football. This time, we are working really well to approach this final. What we have to do is to keep playing this kind of football. I’m sure we will do well in the final. We have to be able to handle the feelings and keep playing with the same idea that we have been doing in the last games."

On the other hand, after a terrible season in the ISL, Chennaiyin FC is having a great run in Bhubaneswar. In the last game, they managed to get the better of ATK by 2-0 goals to make it to the final game. However, Chennai-based ISL  club’s coach John Gregory has said that the team would start as the underdogs and the Gaurs are the favourites to lift the title this evening. 

"FC Goa have come into the Hero Super Cup and taken it very seriously. We are well aware of Goa's qualities. Even without Edu Bedia, they outclassed Chennai City FC. It will be interesting for us to see who is left out for that line-up, with Bedia coming back. We know we are in for a really tough game. For me, they have been outstanding and great to watch this season. I have enjoyed watching them. Sergio Lobera has done a terrific job.”

After getting suspended from the final game because of a number of bookings against his name, the Chennaiyin FC will have to step onto the pitch without Christopher Herd in the final on Saturday. 

"Coro (Ferran Corominas), for them, is a very important player. He has continued his fine goal scoring form from last season and he will be a big threat. But, with our current momentum, we go into the game with excitement and confidence. And we know that we have the ability to win. Every team can be beaten and we are well-prepared. The games have come thick and fast, but the boys have rested well and there is a fantastic spirit in the camp."