U-19 I-League Focus: Pune FC, Mumbai FC

12 December 2014

I-LEAGUE Media Team

NEW DELHI: Maharashtra outfit Pune FC open their account in the U-19 I-League 2014/15 as they take on rivals Mumbai FC at the PFC Ground in Mamurdi on Saturday, December 13, in the first match from the Maharashtra Zone.

THE TEAMS AT A GLANCE:

PUNE FC U-19

Training Routine: Twice-a-day, 2-hour sessions with twice a week-gym

Practice Venue: Pune FC Training Pitches in Mamurdi (Two pitches. Our only training facility)

Home Match venue: PFC Ground, Mamurdi

Practice Games Played:

Four all-India Open Tournaments played

(a) Kalinga Cup, Orissa – Semifinalists

(b) Gorkha Cup, Darjeeling – Quarterfinalists

(d) Bordoloi Trophy, Guwahati – Quarterfinalists

Quote from Naushad Moosa (Head Coach): “The team is gelled up well as a cohesive unit and is looking much better. We have been working really hard for the past six months and we can see it in the positive body language of the youngsters ahead of the competition.” [CLICK FOR FULL INTERVIEW]

Previous U-19 I-League Record: The PFC U19s missed qualifications to the Final Round from the Maharashtra Zone in the previous edition of the U-19 tournament, as they came second.

MUMBAI FC U-19

Practice Venue: Lions Club, Milan Subway, Santa Cruz

Home Match Venue: Cooperage Ground

Practice Games Played:

Vs. IIT Powai – 3-1 win

Vs. IIT Powai – 4-0 win

Vs. Mumbai Warriors – 4-0 win

Quote from Abdul Siddique (Head Coach): “The team has been combining well in training and the practice matches. My vision is clear. I want the youngsters to develop under me and play for the senior squad in the future. The u19 I-League provided the boys much needed exposure last season. It’s a welcome opportunity to be playing again. We are looking forward to the tournament.” – Abdul Siddique (Head Coach – Mumbai FC u19)

Previous U-19 I-League Record: Third in the Maharashtra Zone qualifiers

(Pictured: Pune FC Under-19 Coach Naushad Moosa [Black Tracksuit – Center] addresses the team during a training session at the Pune FC Training Pitches in Mamurdi, Pune)