PANJIM, Jan. 20 -- Odisha FC displayed great character in the second half as they fought back to hold Hyderabad FC to a 1-1 draw in the Hero Indian Super League at the Fatorda Stadium, on Tuesday.

Halicharan Narzary (13') put Hyderabad up ahead at the break but saw his header cancelled out after a fine strike from Odisha's Cole Alexander (51').

It was one-way traffic in the opening half with Hyderabad all over Odisha. Their dominance saw them head into the break with a one-goal advantage after creating numerous chances in the opening half.

The warning signs were evident for Odisha in as early as the 11th minute when a mistake from keeper Arshdeep Singh almost gifted Hyderabad the lead. Asish Rai drilled a low cross into the box which w...