Hyderabad, Sep 27 (Football News) Defending champions Hyderabad FC will play their opening home match of Indian Super League against Mumbai City FC at the Shree Shivchhatrapati Sports Complex in Pune on October 9 due to the ongoing pitch renovation work at the GMC Balayogi Athletic Stadium at Gachibowli here.

Keeping player safety as priority, the club in consultation with the league, has taken the decision to shift the first game to the alternate venue, the club said in a statement.

Hyderabad FC will be back in action at the Gachibowli Stadium for their second home match, slated against Bengaluru FC on October 22. 

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News Source : PTI