<p>The tie will be played at the Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex in Balewadi, the home ground of Pune FC.<br /><br />The Lancashire-based side’s trip to India will be the first ever by any English Premier League squad to the sub-continent, making Pune FC the first Indian club to face an EPL club.<br /><br />“The game is a landmark encounter for Indian football fans and we are happy to be part of this treat both -- Rovers and we have lined up,” said Pune FC Director Nandan Piramal.<br />“We are equally excited and honoured to be the first team from India to play this game that revolves around inscribing history. The match provides a golden opportunity for fans to not let go of this once in a life time chance.”<br /><br />Rovers will feature regulars such as Chris Samba, Paul Robinson, David Dunn, Brett Emerton, David Hoilett, Jason Roberts, Morten Gamst Pedersen, Michel Salgado, Martin Olsson, Steven Nzonzi and Ryan Nelsen.<br /><br />Pune FC, on their part, will field their new signings made for the upcoming season, and are confident to live up to the challenge.<br /></p>
<p>The tie will be played at the Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex in Balewadi, the home ground of Pune FC.<br /><br />The Lancashire-based side’s trip to India will be the first ever by any English Premier League squad to the sub-continent, making Pune FC the first Indian club to face an EPL club.<br /><br />“The game is a landmark encounter for Indian football fans and we are happy to be part of this treat both -- Rovers and we have lined up,” said Pune FC Director Nandan Piramal.<br />“We are equally excited and honoured to be the first team from India to play this game that revolves around inscribing history. The match provides a golden opportunity for fans to not let go of this once in a life time chance.”<br /><br />Rovers will feature regulars such as Chris Samba, Paul Robinson, David Dunn, Brett Emerton, David Hoilett, Jason Roberts, Morten Gamst Pedersen, Michel Salgado, Martin Olsson, Steven Nzonzi and Ryan Nelsen.<br /><br />Pune FC, on their part, will field their new signings made for the upcoming season, and are confident to live up to the challenge.<br /></p>