Bengaluru's first real opportunity in the match came in the 22nd minute when Udanta Singh found Sunil Chhetri after a quick inter-play with Harmanjot Khabra. But Chhetri’s first-time shot was blocked Diawandou Diagne. The visiting team’s pressure eventually paid off in the 37th minute when Erik Paartalu found Juanan, who picked the far post and put Bengaluru ahead.