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PANJIM: SC East Bengal tasted victory for the first time in almost a month’s time with Jamshedpur FC falling victims to a 2-1 win in Hero Indian Super League’s early kickoff at the Fatorda Stadium, here on Sunday.
While the Kolkata-based side jumped to 9th on the table with 16 points, Jamshedpur FC’s hopes of making the ISL playoffs were dealt with another blow, leaving them 7th, four points behind the playoff places.
Goals from Matti Steinmann (6′) and Anthony Pilkington (68′) secured the victory for SCEB. A late goal from Peter Hartley (83′) proved to be a mere consolation for Jamshedpur.
At the Tilak Maidan, both Hyderabad FC and NorthEast United failed to break away from the pack chasing the final two playoff spots as they cancelled each other out in a goalless draw.
While Hyderabad moved to third on goal difference, NEUFC climbed above FC Goa to fourth.
The Gaurs, however, have a game in hand and will face leaders Mumbai City FC on Monday.
