Nestor Gordillo’s 39th-minute strike looked to be enough for the hosts to get only their second win of the season, but Passi’s late equaliser put paid to the hopes of Hyderabad team.
Farukh Choudhary broke the deadlock in the 17th minute fortuitously, but the lead was put in danger by a red card that Bikash Jairu picked up with 10 minutes to go for the half-time whistle.