FC Goa might be facing an uphill task but head coach Zico believes the Gaurs are still in with a chance as far as a semi-final berth is concerned. Goa have 10 points from 10 games and currently prop up the 2016 Hero Indian Super League, and speaking to the media ahead of their home game against Mumbai City FC at Fatorda's Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on Wednesday, Zico said: “I have to motivate my players because we still have hope. Because it depends just on us. If we win all games we will be in the semi-finals but we will have to depend on other results too, so it is a bit difficult. Every game for us is a final now.”Zico said there was no other option for his team than to win all of their remaining four games in the league stage. “All games are must-win games for us, given the situation that we are in right now. All the players know it and we will be playing in the right spirit. Even those teams that are in a better position in the table, these matches are important for them too. Now that the league is coming to an end, it is getting tougher for all the teams.”Out of their last four games of the league stage, Goa will be playing three at home, and Zico thinks that could be a bit of an advantage in the business end of the season. “Of course, playing the last few games at home is an advantage since we don't have to travel a lot. Our situation now is quite similar to the situation in the first season [when they managed to reach the semis after a poor start to the season],” the 63-year-old said.Goa will be heading into the match without the services of Luciano Sobrosa, Rafael Dumas and Sahil Tavora - all out through suspensions. When asked if their absence can force the Gaurs to play a bit defensively, the legendary Brazilian, who swears by attacking football, said: “Of course, the players are a little more cautious now. In the first half of the league stage, we never stopped attacking. Of course with new players, we have to play differently and be more cautious.”Goa were forced to start with nine Indian players in their last match as four of their foreign players were out through suspensions, but against all odds they managed to upset NorthEast United FC. When asked if he was tempted to do it again, Zico said: “Yes, we always play players that are in best condition, so we have many foreigners that are still injured, a few are suspended so we cannot risk them. A large number of fit players are Indians and if they are best prepared, I'm going to put them in. For me there is no difference between Indians and foreigners.”
