Prayad United with talented players, successfully held strong contender Pune FC goalless till the breather.
The Western team, however, put their act together after the lemon-break and made forays into the rival citadel though lacking in finishing.
As the team in red jersey kept on building pressure, Prayag United players regrouped and made counter attacks, but closely missed the target on two occasions including once when the ball rebounded after hitting the bar.
Pune FC did not allow the opponent to take the upper hand after it led the scoreboard and continued to dominate the proceedings.
Mid-fielder F Lalrempuia netted a brace after he received a pass flicked off mid-fielder R Shivram, who replaced Nikhil Kadam in the second half, in the 93rd minute to wrap up the match.