Chennai, June 13 (PTI) An upbeat Bengal will be looking to end their 10-year title drought when they face former champions Goa in the final of the 63rd National Football Championship for Santosh Trophy at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, here tomorrow.
Bengal have never lost a final against Goa in the Santosh Trophy and have remained supreme in all of their five meetings so far.
History would also be on 29-time champions Bengal's side after they won their last title at the same venue 10 years back. That time also Goa were at the receiving end, humiliated 0-5.
Since their last triumph, things have only headed south for Bengal football after the domicile rule for national championship came into effect. Their campaign, barring a final appearance in 2007 when they eventually lost to Punjab, have been dismal.
However, things look promising this time. They have done well so far, playing as a unit and using the width of the pitch to good effect. The midfield too has combined well and PC Lalwmpuiya's work ethic has been outstanding.
Bengal coach Raghu Nandy promised to stick to an attacking brand of soccer which has borne them fruit so far in their campaign.
"We will play attacking football to regain the title," said Nandy. PTI
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