Esteghlal beats Sanat Naft Abadan

TEHRAN TIMES – ABADAN, Esteghlal football team defeated Sanat Naft in Iran Professional League (IPL) on Wednesday.

The Iranian giant defeated the Abadan based team 2-1 and moved to sixth place, two points behind leader Sepasi.

Rasoul Navidkia gave Sanat Naft a lead just two minutes into the match.

Rodrigo Tosi’s header equalized the match in the 35th minute and Fabio Januario scored Esteghlal second goal in the 58th minute with a long range shot.

Elsewhere, Foolad pummeled Paykan 5-0, Fajr Sepasi edged Traktorsazi 1-0 and Zob Ahan defeated Saipa 3-2.

Persepolis is scheduled to face Aluminum on Thursday.