The 28th Federation Cup football tournament at the Salt Lake Stadium between Goa giant Dempo SC and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, Bangalore, where the HAL was defeated by a solitary goal in a pre-quarterfinal encounter by Striker Anthony Pereira. The decisive goal was scored in the 25th minute of the match. There was not much action in the first half except for the goal. Anthony Pereira (Dempo) indeed displayed quality football and enhanced the hopes of the Indian football.