DY Patil International strikers Brooklyn Robinson and Daksh Sojitra are all smiles yesterday

Coach Hanzel Fernandes explained the change of roles for both his players. "Both Brooklyn and Daksh are capable of playing in any position. We have another good goalkeeper in Ryan Choksi so that has given me the option of playing Brooklyn upfront. Our defence is good too which means I have the liberty to play Daksh in the forwardline," said Fernandes.

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Brooklyn said he took up goalkeeping after his father, model and actor Marc Robinson, who has previously represented Delhi University and currently plays as goalkeeper of the Abhishek Bachchan-led All-Stars football team. "I got attracted to football after watching dad play. Like dad, I too enjoy the role of a goalkeeper. I feel it's an important job because the build-up of play happens from me. Also, since I'm the only one who can see what's happening across the ground at all time, accordingly I can help my defenders and the other teammates," explained Brooklyn.

The well-built Daksh believes that his power has helped him score nine goals in just two games. "As a defender, I have powerful shots and that has helped me to score goals as a striker," said Daksh.

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