<p>Lajong, who shocked I-League champions Churchill Brothers 1-0 to book their maiden final berth in the tournament on Wednesday, will miss the service of five regular players, including regular captain Aibor Khongjee.<br />Besides, two foreigners Daniel Bedemi and James Giblee would also miss the summit clash due to double booking, which Rosario stated as a "big worry".<br />"But we will have to handle it," Rosario said from Guwahati.<br /><br />"It will be a big scenario, a big match and a lot of expectations will be there. We have nothing to lose. The boys have done a fantastic job so far in the tournament and they have showed what they can do," Rosario added.<br />A capacity-stadium will be rallying behind Lajong, who have impressed everyone with their giant killing spree and became the only team from north-east to reach the finals of the country's top league-cum-knockout tournament.<br /><br />Hoping the team will not falter against the Kolkata outfit, Rosario said Lajong will be relying heavily on key strikers Seikhohau Tuboi -- who had scored against Dempo, Air India and Churchill Brothers, and Anil Gurung. <br /><br />"There would be no pressure on us. The boys are doing better every day and they look determined. East Bengal is a top-class side and they would be under pressure to win," Rosario said.<br />This is East Bengal's 13th final appearance, while their rookie opponents had qualified for the premier I-League only a few months back and has been on a giant killing spree in this competition so far.<br /><br />In the I-League this year, the Lajong boys had stunned Air India in their maiden appearance and beat East Bengal in the Durand Cup last year.<br />Back home, hundreds of Lajong fans from here are expected to rush to the Assam town to support their team.<br />Lajong management has booked 1200 tickets for their fans, while the Meghalaya Transport Corporation has arranged special bus services to Guwahati tomorrow to facilitate the football lovers.<br />The 24,000-capacity Nehru Stadium in Guwahati is likely to be packed with fans wearing Lajong jerseys and carrying placards and flags to cheer "their own" side.<br />"I want to win the final. We hope we can give a new year gift to the people with the win," said Rosario.<br />A signature campaign 'Go Lajong Go' is being organised in here today with supporters endorsing their signature in a chart, which will be carried to the venue.</p>
<p>Lajong, who shocked I-League champions Churchill Brothers 1-0 to book their maiden final berth in the tournament on Wednesday, will miss the service of five regular players, including regular captain Aibor Khongjee.<br />Besides, two foreigners Daniel Bedemi and James Giblee would also miss the summit clash due to double booking, which Rosario stated as a "big worry".<br />"But we will have to handle it," Rosario said from Guwahati.<br /><br />"It will be a big scenario, a big match and a lot of expectations will be there. We have nothing to lose. The boys have done a fantastic job so far in the tournament and they have showed what they can do," Rosario added.<br />A capacity-stadium will be rallying behind Lajong, who have impressed everyone with their giant killing spree and became the only team from north-east to reach the finals of the country's top league-cum-knockout tournament.<br /><br />Hoping the team will not falter against the Kolkata outfit, Rosario said Lajong will be relying heavily on key strikers Seikhohau Tuboi -- who had scored against Dempo, Air India and Churchill Brothers, and Anil Gurung. <br /><br />"There would be no pressure on us. The boys are doing better every day and they look determined. East Bengal is a top-class side and they would be under pressure to win," Rosario said.<br />This is East Bengal's 13th final appearance, while their rookie opponents had qualified for the premier I-League only a few months back and has been on a giant killing spree in this competition so far.<br /><br />In the I-League this year, the Lajong boys had stunned Air India in their maiden appearance and beat East Bengal in the Durand Cup last year.<br />Back home, hundreds of Lajong fans from here are expected to rush to the Assam town to support their team.<br />Lajong management has booked 1200 tickets for their fans, while the Meghalaya Transport Corporation has arranged special bus services to Guwahati tomorrow to facilitate the football lovers.<br />The 24,000-capacity Nehru Stadium in Guwahati is likely to be packed with fans wearing Lajong jerseys and carrying placards and flags to cheer "their own" side.<br />"I want to win the final. We hope we can give a new year gift to the people with the win," said Rosario.<br />A signature campaign 'Go Lajong Go' is being organised in here today with supporters endorsing their signature in a chart, which will be carried to the venue.</p>
