Sreenidi FC will aim top-two finish

Speaking ahead of the match, Head Coach Carlos Vaz Pinto said, “Our preparation has been completely normal, but this remains an important match

Hyderabad: Sreenidi Deccan FC will aim to secure all three points and compete their claim for a top-two finish in the Indian Football League 2025-26 when they face Dempo SC in their final stage match of the campaign at the Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Fatorda, in Goa with kick-off scheduled for 6:30 pm.

The stakes could not be higher for Sreenidi Deccan FC.

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A victory on Tuesday evening would propel the club into contention for the second spot in the league standings, a testament to the squad’s consistency and resilience throughout a gruelling season.

In the reverse fixture during Phase 1, Sreenidi Deccan delivered a clinical performance to dismantle Dempo SC with a convincing 3-1 victory.

Speaking ahead of the match, Head Coach Carlos Vaz Pinto said, “Our preparation has been completely normal, but this remains an important match.

While we can no longer be champions, we still want to finish second, be the best team in this championship phase, and fight for our final goals.”Togolese defender Hadi Idrissou, who has been a key member of the Deccan Warriors’ defence, further added, “Everyone in the squad is ready and we have prepared intensely. As players, our main objective heading into this final match is to stay defensively disciplined, execute the coach’s tactical plan perfectly, and finish the championship stage with a victory.”