Nigerian Uga Okpara headed home the winner for East Bengal off a corner in the 36th minute. Kolkateans took their tally to 12 points from four matches, while JCT are tottering at the bottom of the table with one- point from four matches.
At Sahu Maharaj ground, Air India split points with I_League newcomers ONGC after both sides failed to find the back of the net and hence settling for a goalless draw.
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