Upbeat Bengaluru FC to face Gokulam Kerala

Bhubaneswar, March 31: Indian Super League (ISL) filist Bengaluru FC is all set to face "giant killers" Gokulam Kerala FC in the Round-of-16 match of the Super Cup football championship to be played at the Kalinga Stadium here on Sunday.

The Spanish coach stated that his boys are ready for the challenge, and iterated that they are not under any pressure.

"There isn't much pressure, it's a challenge. We've put a lot of energy into the ISL and we had a good season. It was a shame not to win the title, but I think we showed how strong and consistent we can be," Roca said.

Meanwhile, he mentioned that after the ISL silverware eluded them rrowly, it is another chance to wrap up the season with a laurel and they are up for the challenge.

"It's always difficult to get back from a fil and renew your hopes to win a title, but this is a big opportunity to win silverware and we'll be doing our best out there."

His team had clinched the Federation Cup last season from Odisha and the coach vented that they would like to repeat the feat once again.

"We won the Federation Cup last time, so it's on our mind to win this title again," Roca added. IANS

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