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Zero derby pressure

Catch-up could see ACE back into top four
FIVE weeks ago ACE against Mitchelton was a top-of-the-table derby clash. Tomorrow night (June 9) at Wolter Park (kick-off 8.30pm) it is third against seventh – but with just as much at stake.
Only three points separate second-placed Lions and ACE, in seventh. Victory tomorrow would see ACE leap back into the top four or Mitchelton go joint top with Easts.
But ACE coach Pouria Nabi is not buying in to the extra hype against our nearest geographical rivals.
“There’s zero pressure,” he said, “this a catch-up game. It will mean we have played the same number of games as most other teams.
“Of course we want to win and get three points, but we’re aiming to win every game. We want to make the top four and reach the finals.
“(Despite the last two results, defeats at Holland Park and Lions) I am really optimistic about this

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