India, Oct. 30 -- Bengaluru FC rode on a goal from substitute Vinith Venkatesh in the 93rd minute to earn a 1-1 draw against NorthEast United FC at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium, in Guwahati, on Friday. Jithin MS' first-half strike had put the hosts ahead, but Vinith struck late, converting Sunil Chhetri's pass to rescue a point for the visitors.

The Blues started brightly, with Ashique Kuruniyan narrowly missing the target after being set up by Borja Martinez, while Ricky Meetei sent an effort over the bar following Ryan Williams' cross. The Highlanders responded through Alaaeddine Ajaraie, whose shot from outside the box was saved by Gurpreet Singh Sandhu. The hosts gradually grew into the contest, with Jithin and Ajaraie both com...