It was a completely one-sided affair when the two sides met in the AFC Cup group stages last season as the Mariners thumped the Maldivian side 5-2. It’ll be an interesting match tomorrow, and it won’t be easy, but we’ll fight for the three points,” Ferrando said in the pre-match press conference. We’ll try to do our best and get the three points.
“This match is special because Maziya won their last game. However, Ferrando doesn’t want to take their opponent lightly, especially given the performances Maziya has put in during their recent fixtures. The Mariners understand the importance of the match, and a win in this fixture will put them in a favourable position in the group standings. Their opponent, Maziya S&RC, has also secured a massive win in the opening game of the AFC Cup group stage against Bashundhara Kings with a scoreline of 3-1. India at Asian Games: FULL COVERAGE | MEDAL TALLY | RESULTS | SCHEDULE Juan Ferrando’s side are coming into this fixture on the back of two successive wins in the ISL against Punjab FC and Bengaluru FC.
Having recorded a 4-0 victory over Odisha FC in the opening match of the AFC Cup, the Mariners will now look to build on that momentum and do everything possible to secure all three points. In the second match of the day, Mohun Bagan Super Giant will host Maziya S&RC in their second AFC Cup 2023-24 group stage match at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata on Monday.
