A late goal by Ndubuisi Opara helped Air India hold Salgaocar to a 1-1 draw in their Round 22 I-League match at the Nehru stadium in Margao on Friday.
Salgaocar, who held territorial advantage in the first half, scored through Ekene Ikenwa.
Air India put up a better performance in the second session and found the equalizer in injury time through Opara.
Salgaocar are placed 12th on the league table with 24 points while Air India, with 25 points, are tenth.
Mumbai FC score over Salgaocar
I-League: Salgaocar down Mohun Bagan 2-1
I-League: Dempo beat Chirag to stay on top
Air India, Jet ready to resume flights to UK
I League: Ekene's brace sinks East Bengal