Defending champions Gokulam Kerala FC were held 2-2 by Army Red in the Durand Cup at the Kalyani Stadium on Sunday.
Kerala FC scored through Rahim Osumanu (ninth minute) and Sharif Mohammad (70th) while P Jain (30th) and Bikash Thapa (43rd) found the target for Army Red.
Kerala FC started well, courtesy a spectacular goal from Ghanaian Rahim Osumanu but later lost momentum.
In another match, Hyderabad FC routed Assam Rifles 5-0 at the Mohun Bagan ground.