Pune FC-Blackburn Rovers clash set for Oct 7
September 26th, 2011 - 4:31 pm ICT by IANSPune, Sep 26 (IANS) The friendly match between Pune FC and English premiership football club Blackburn Rovers, which was postponed due to blasts in Mumbai, will now be held here Oct 7 at the Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex in Balewadi.
The match was earlier scheduled for July 22 but was postponed over security fears after a bomb blast in Mumbai July 13 claimed more than 20 lives.
Pune FC Director Nandan Piramal said: “We are very happy to host them (Blackburn Rovers). The opportunity is great for the fans and on Pune FC’s behalf I am happy to share this moment with the fans.”
The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has also given its clearance for the match after discussing with its marketing partners Reliance Industries-IMG.
The match will be held under lights but the kick-off time is yet to be finalised.
Rovers, which is owned by India’s hatchery major Venkys, will be the the first English Premier League (EPL) team to play against an I-League side. Last year Pune-based Venkys acquired Rovers reportedly for 23 million pounds ($36.8 million).
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