Kolkata: The local side of Mohammedan Sporting will look for to exploit the condition of the house when they face the FC Goa who runs out in Clash Cup Durand Clash at the Salt Lake Stadium on Sunday.
Black Panthers, who are the first civilian party to win the oldest football tournament in Asia back in 1940, last won the title in 2013.
Being the only team from Kolkata, they will be interested in winning a third title with strong support behind them.
Mohammedan Sporting has a convincing 4-2 victory against FC Bengaluru United on the way to the final.
All eyes will be in Marcus Joseph, Brandon Vanlatremdika and Nikola Stojanovic who have been extraordinary in all of these tournaments and will be seen making their side across the last obstacle.
Gaurs, on the other hand, sneaked into their Durand Maiden Cup final after a sudden 7-6 death victory over Bengaluru FC.
They remain invincible in this tournament so far.
However, FC Goa will miss important players such as Brandon Fernandez, Glan Martins and Serion Fernandez who all serve in India for the Saffal Championship in Maldives.
Muhammed nemil and Devendra Murgaokar will be a key player.
Murgaokar also in the race with Yusuf Mohamedan became the top scorer in this tournament.
Both of them have five goals each to Kitty.
“I am happy because we played this final tournament but for me, it was a good opportunity and a good experience,” said FC Goa coach Juan Ferrando.
Black Panthers head coach Andrey Cheryshov said Gaurs is one of the best teams in India.
“This will be a big game.
We look forward to supporters, it will be a fun game.” We respect this team but we are not afraid because we know we are strong.
We have a difficult way to the final but now we only have one target – to win this match, “he signed.
The match starts at 6pm.