Debutants BFC, unbeaten after opening their campaign with a 1-1 draw with Mohun Bagan, took their tally to 13 points while Dempo remained on six from in as many outings with just one win to show for their efforts.

BFC could have won by a bigger margin had they not missed a couple of other chances as Dempo salvaged some pride by scoring a consolation goal in the 63rd minute by Clifford Miranda, but by then, far too much damage had been done after Hangal (6th) and Rooney (11th, 61st) had effectively sealed the match for the hosts.