Sreenidi Deccan FC ended their Indian Football League campaign with a 1-1 draw against Dempo SC at Fatorda. Marcus Joseph scored early, Hadi Idrissou equalised late, and the Deccan Warriors finished second with 26 points from 14 matches
In a thrilling Super Cup opener, East Bengal were held to a 2-2 draw by Dempo SC. Despite leading through goals from Mahesh Singh and Ferreira, Dempo fought back, with Laximanrao Rane scoring late to level the match