EB avoid late scare against Jamshedpur

MARGAO (GOA): 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 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.