Though the first leg clash between both the teams ended in a 1-1 draw, Churchill had an edge over the visitors and is presently placed second in the league table with 39 points from 19 outings with 11 wins, 6 draws and two defeats and is only one point behind the table topper Salgaocar with 40 points. Salgaocar played 2 matches less then Churchill.
While ONGC is far from impressive, they are in a precarious position and are desperately in need of points to remain bouyant and avoid relegation from the I- league. They are currently in the bottom position with 11 points and only 2 wins along with 5 draws. They have suffered 12 defeats and got only 10 goals in their name.
Churchill's Manager Denzil Ferrao was happy with his team's performance. His boys are in the upbeat mood after winning the IFA Shield Title and are now looking for their second title. The remaining matches are important for his team and will try their level best to grab as many points as they can.
Keyne Vincent, who is nursing an injury is quite doubtful as to whether he will be able to play the match tomorrow.
A well nit team put up by the Churchill Brothers look menancing both on paper and performance and all eyes will be on their prolific Nigerian striker Odafe Okolie, who is also the highest scorer in the championship. He has come so far with 17 goals out of 42 goals scored by his team till date.
The home teams other members are Charan Rai, Boimah Korpeh and Durga Boro.
The mid field is also Churchills strong line with Israil Gurung, Stevan Dias, Amouri or Jakeer Mundapara making a superb trio.
The defence is in the safe hands of L Roberto, Denzil Franco and Raju.ONGC team manager B K Bhowmick's main concern was that his members lack in converting chances into goals.
He said, Churchill is a strong team and a hot favourite for the title. Also, playing on the home ground will be an additional ''kick'' for the team.
He said, ''Though my team has not recieved any positive results, we have prepared for tomorrows match and I am confident that my boys will put up a good show against Churchill. There is no doubt we will certainly get a draw if not a win. We are not concerned about who wins the title but if we earn three points it would help us move up in the standing.'' The ONGC will have to depend heavily on Baba Tundem, N D Opera, Tapan Maity, Peter odafa, Kamal Thapa and L Lalmuanpuia to deliver the good results.