Embattled SC East Bengal tasted victory for the first time in almost a month with a 2-1 win over Jamshedpur FC in an Indian Super League VII match here on Sunday.

East Bengal are now ninth on the table with 16 points, while Jamshedpur FC’s hopes of making the play-offs were dealt with another blow.

Goals from Matti Steinmann (sixth) and Anthony Pilkington (68th) secured the victory for SCEB.

A late goal from Peter Hartley (83rd) proved to be a mere consolation for Jamshedpur.

East Bengal got off to the best start possible with Steinmann putting them ahead in the sixth minute. An early attack ended with Stephen Eze of Jamshedpur FC putting the ball out for a corner.

The resultant corner from Narayan Das eluded the entire Jamshedpur defence and was glanced in by Steinmann.