"We are always going to win": Diamond Harbour FC head coach Kibu Vicuna confident after comeback against Rajasthan United

Diamond Harbour will face Dempo SC in an away fixture next

An absolute carnage of football with the brand of attacking football produced in the Indian Football League championship stage game between Diamond Harbour FC and Rajasthan United FC. The Bengal outfit staged a dramatic comeback against the Desert Vipers and secured all three points from this tie. As the ISL is on the line for the two teams, both have produced some brilliant types of the game. An attacking side, Diamond Harbour FC, just overpowered Rajasthan United with a score line of 5-2.

Rajasthan United FC displayed ruthless football in the first 30 minutes of the play as their player, Gerrard Artigas, scored two back-to-back goals for the visitors. The defence of Diamond Harbour FC slightly showed empty spaces today, which indicates the defensive lapses they have made from both right and left back positions. Robilal Mandi got outmuscled by their right winger many times, and that created some good opportunities for Rajasthan United FC.

But the Bengal side club roared up with two goals within 4 minutes in the first half of the play. David Ademola and Hugo Diaz helped the Red and Golden domestic-level team to equalise. In the second half of the play, Hugo Diaz Rodriguez, the newest success mantra for the Kibu Vicuna’s side, played a bit of central and added an extra man in the final third, which provided the next three comfortable goals.

Diamond Harbour FC head coach Kibu Vicuna appreciated the game his team played this season and also in this match. In the next game, they will face Dempo SC in a crucial tie, where a draw will be enough to confirm the ISL promotion.

Let’s take a look at the press conference of Kibu Vicuna, head coach, Diamond Harbour FC.

Kibu Vicuna reacts after Diamond Harbour stage a comeback over Rajasthan

Firstly, the game was very open from the very start, as Diamond Harbour FC conceded two early on. The Spanish striker from Rajasthan United FC, Gerrard Artigas, scored two bangers of a goal within the first 30 minutes of the play, as the Bengal side club didn’t control the game as they wanted at home. But they had staged a brilliant comeback by scoring five goals, which showed the aggressive attacking options in their team.

Diamond Harbour FC head coach Kibu Vicuna felt very proud after the game against Rajasthan United, but he highlighted the defensive errors they had made in the first half.

Kibu Vicuna said, “Very happy, very proud of them, very proud of the team because we conceded two goals in two accidents. But it was very important for us to score the two goals before half-time. BecauseWe were having the ball, we were in the opponent’s half, and yes, we realised, of course, what happened. But they scored two goals, and then we came back. It was very important for us to score the two goals before half-time. In the second half, I think that we were doing a very good job, we scored three goals, we were defending better, we were defending well, and very proud, very proud and very happy.”

“But still, we have to win another game. So now, enjoying the performance of the team and the result, but from tomorrow, thinking about this game. Coach, in the first half, you conceded two goals for defence.”

” We have to improve”: Kibu Vicuna calls out about DHFC’s defensive problems against Rajasthan

From very early on in the game, Diamond Harbour FC looked very much stagnant in the attacking zone and final third. With three men in defence, players like Ajith Kumar, Mikel and Melroy Asisi played a big part when their team was attacking, as left-back Robilal Mandi secured his position a bit on the very left side when the team was attacking. Partnering up with Halicharan on the left, the defence was opened up multiple times, and the Desert Vipers didn’t shy away from using those moments of Kibu Vicuna’s squad’s defensive lapses.

“See, footballers, their objective is to score one more goal than the opponent. We scored three more goals than the opponent; we scored five, too. Of course, we have to improve. Especially the first goal, our second-back was running from behind, a pass between the centre-backs, they took our back, and they scored. The second goal was quite similar to Castaneda’s one last week. A goal from a distance, even in a more aggressive position.”

“But see, on the other hand, we were creating chances; we are an offensive team. And sometimes, for an offensive team, maintaining balance is difficult. But at the end of the day, we got the three points, five too. Of course, we have to improve things, but it’s better to improve with three points.”

” Dempo is a good side to face next…..our away results are better than home”: Kibu Vicuna

Another win in their next two games will confirm the ISL promotion for Diamond Harbour FC. The Bengal outfit will now set its eyes on its next chapter at Goa in a crucial fixture against Dempo SC. Kibu Vicuna must respect the Golden Eagles, as their form has been quite good, but also ensure that their away form has been more impressive than their home results.

“No, we are always going to win every game. We are going to win every game, so you can get it or not. Yes, away game, but see, our results at the moment, our results away are even better than at home. So, we are going to prepare the game as best as we can. We have to be humble because we know that Dempo is a good team, and it’s going to be difficult there in the field. But with all the enthusiasm, with all the desire, the best attitude today to get the points, because the good thing for us is that everything is dependent on us.”

“I don’t see anything about goals… we need this win”: Hugo Diaz

Hugo Diaz, the newest addition to this team this season, has emerged as one of the standout performers. Partnering up with Antonio Moyano and, in his absence, playing a bit more central and bagged some important goals for the team. A pure team man who just scored a brace against Rajasthan United FC. Along with Dempo SC striker Marcus Joseph, he also scored seven goals this season.

“To be honest, I don’t see anything about goals like this. So for me today, I am so happy because of the goals. Because we need this win. The way that we came back for me is impressive. We pushed until the end, and this is the most important.”“Kevin is a new addition to the fantastic team. Yes, good. Because we speak the same language so it’s easier to understand us. But he made a very good game. Very happy for him because it’s difficult to come here and to adapt as fast as possible. So for me, perfect to play with Luca, to play with Jovi, to play with Kevin.”

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“Let’s see, but most probably, they will be ready for the next game. But see, they are important players, but the most important is the team”

“If we are Indians or foreigners, it doesn’t matter. I’m very happy with the performance of the players. For example, Sanga was the first player to play in the first eleven and play a fantastic game. Also, Ajit, it’s the second game that he’s playing, and he’s playing very well. They took advantage.”

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