New Delhi, Jan. 28 -- Jamshedpur FC edged out Punjab FC with a 2-1 victory at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium here in the national capital in the Indian Super League (ISL) on Tuesday.

The Men of Steel are now placed third in the standings, with 31 points from 17 games courtesy of 10 wins and a draw - trailing the second-placed FC Goa (33) by just two points.

Jamshedpur FC broke the deadlock through Pratik Chaudhuri's header in the 41st minute and later Javi Hernandez doubled the lead early in the second half.

Punjab FC tried their level best to salvage something from the game but Ezequiel Vidal's goal remained only as a consolation. With this defeat, Punjab FC are now winless in seven consecutive games this season (2D, L5).

The hosts sta...