Down by a first-half goal scored by Mumbai FC's Chetan Tandel in the 33rd minute, Pune FC pumped in three goals in the latter half while conceding one to their rivals to emerge victors. Pune FC equalised through substitute Abung Meetei (65th minute), before David Lalbiakzara (74th minute) gave them the lead.
Mumbai FC then drew level through Altamash Sayed (86th) before Pune FC's William Lalnunfela (88th minute) struck the match-winner Both teams had earlier qualified for the final phase to be played in West Bengal next month.
Victory for Pune FC meant finishing with 12-points after completing their fourth win on the trot in the five-team group. The victory for Pune FC came even as they played out the last 15 minutes with 10 players after David was sent off for two bookings. PTI SSR NP
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