A sheer misunderstanding between Lillian Kenneth and goalkeeper Pramod from a harmless center enabled Chirag Kerala to take an early lead.
HAL enjoyed a better possession in the later part of first half and most of the second half, but failed to create decent goal chances thanks to some stout defending from African duo Charles Dzisa and Isaac Boakye.
C K Vineeth scored the goal in the 13th minute after keeper came out of the box and then tried to maneuver the ball inside the box for collection.
SCORE: HAL 0-1 Chirag United Kerala
SCORER: C K Vineeth
