Kolkata: The Indian Arrows to take on  Sudeva Delhi FC in the ongoing I-League in an all-Indian clash at the Kalyani Municipal Stadium on Thursday. Head Coach of the Indian Arrows Venkatesh Shanmugam feels that  It was a tough match against Churchill but it was a great learning experience for the team. 

AIFF quoted Head Coach of the Indian Arrows Venkatesh Shanmugam as saying, "It was a tough match against Churchill but a great learning experience for our boys. For 90 per cent of our team, it was the first match in the Hero I-League and I am very happy how the boys reacted after the first goal. They immediately went on the attack and even took the lead." He further added,""The first half for us was very positive. However, in the second half, we lost the lead and the match. Going forward, this side will build on the foundations that we have laid and will fight in every match."

Both teams, which are composed of all Indian players, would be looking to register their first victory as  Both have lost their opening game of the season. While Sudeva suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat to Mohammedan SC, a courageous performance by the Arrows saw them go down 2-5 versus Churchill Brothers.

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