Sepahan wins IPL for second time in a row [VIDEO]
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MNA – ESFAHAN, Sepahan of Isfahan on Sunday won the Iran Professional League (IPL) championship for the third time, becoming the most successful football team in Iran.The Isfahan-based team claimed the title with 66 points with one week left while Persepolis is fourth with 55 points.
Sepahan had previously won the title two times in 2002-03 and 2009-10 seasons.
Iran giants Persepolis and Esteghlal each have won IPL title two times.
Elsewhere, Esteghlal beat Malavan 2-0 thanks to goals from Arash Borhani and Hawar Mulla Mohammad at the Azadi Stadium. The Blues remains at the second place of the IPL standings table with 62 points.
Zob Ahan also defeated Naft of Tehran 2-0 in its away game. The Isfahan-based team is third in the table with 60 points.
Steel Azin was relegated from the Iranian league with a 6-1 home loss to Shahrdari of Tabriz.
Other results are as follow:
* Teraktorsazi 2 – Saipa 2
* Foolad 5 – Pas 2
* Mes 3 – Shahin 0
* Paykan 1 – Rah Ahan 0
