Aaren D’Silva (16’, 24’ & 69’) scored a perfect hat-trick as HFC registered the first win of their Durand Cup campaign. This win saw HFC finish in second place in Group E, with four points from three games.
Hyderabad who set out with a similar team to the first two games of the competition, broke the deadlock after Aaren converted a superb cross from the left, put in by Ramhlunchhunga, who continued his fine form at the start of this season.