Bagan take on Dempo on Saturday in Goa

Kolkata, Oct 29 (UNI) Desperate to make a breakthrough in this edition of Indian league, Mohun Bagan face a tough battle ahead in fifth round as they left for Goa to play reigning champion Dempo at Margao on Saturday.

Five winless outings, two back to back defeats and three drawn matches put former winner nearly at bottom in the twelve-team competition with only three points.

Coach Karim Bencherifa said they needed a win right now and if that comes in the away match, the morale will go high.

Brazilian Jose Ramirez Barreto said they were going Goa for a win as their players were fit enough to take on the western soccer giant.

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