Pune FC aim for a U-turn against Bengaluru in battle of equals

Pune FC look ahead to reverse their fortunes when they host new entrants Bengaluru FC in a crucial top of the table I-League Round 9 clash at the Shree Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex, Balewadi, here on Wednesday. The away game setback Pune FC experienced looms large. However, with coach Mike Snoei and company back in familiar surrounds, the idea will be to exploit advantage and move on. Both teams clash for the first time making the encounter important in terms of table placings. With only one point separating the two in the top four (Bengaluru FC second with 14 pts, Pune FC fourth with 13 pts), the match for Pune FC means more. After losing the tag of being the only unbeaten team in the league, Pune FC looks up to the perfect home record -- three wins out of three and no goals conceded -- as inspiration. On the other hand, Bengaluru FC’s good start has been aided by their four wins picked up in their first five games, all at home. However, the visitors are still finding their feet on the travels having earned only a point in their two away games so far.