"The match against the Tamil Thalaivas was a critical match, and we would have liked to win of course, but a draw was not a bad result. We have to continue to fight on in our remaining games," said the coach.

Talking about the team's performance, coach Hooda said,"We as a team always have a plan before we enter the field of play. The way you want the game to play out rarely does it work out in that fashion. During a match situation, it can be difficult to predict which way the tide will go."

With qualification for the playoffs on the line, the coach said, "In our last game, we were never out of the contest and we were in with a chance. And I am quite happy with the way my team has been working so far. I don't have any complaints about the efforts the team has been putting in."

The Naveen Kumar-led Dabang Delhi K.C have their task cut out against a solid Puneri Paltan side, who have almost booked their berth in the playoffs of Season 9. With a fair bit to do, the defending champions will turn to Naveen and Ashu Malik to lead the charge against Fazel Atrachali and co, in what promises to be an exciting contest.