Tractor Sazi table-toppers despite draw [VIDEO]

PFDC – TABRIZ/ESFAHAN, The Azari powerhouse Tractor Sazi Tabriz and the former Iranian champion Zob Ahan Esfahan shared points in an entertaining 1-1 draw infront of 30,000 spectators at the Yadegare Emam Stadium on Thursday afternoon.

The home side took the lead in the 23rd minute by a goal from the Portuguese legionnaire Flavio Paixao. Zob Ahan’s answer came in the early minutes of the second half of the match by Mohsen Mosalman (53′).

Another favorite for the title celebrated an easy 2-0 victory at Fooladshahr. The former Asian Championsleague finalist Sepahan Esfahan defeated Peykan at home by goals from midfield star Mohammad Navidkia (63′) and the Iranian national team striker Mohammad-Reza Khalatbari (90′).

Sepahan remains in third position with 40 points while Tractor Sazi temporarily replaced Esteghlal Tehran as table-toppers of the Persian Gulf Cup (PGL) due to a better goal difference despite equal points (42).

Esteghlal will face Persepolis Tehran at the 76th edition of the famous Tehran battle on Friday afternoon at the Tehran Azadi Stadium, most certainly infront of a fully packed Azadi.

The results of the 23rd round of PGL:

Aluminium Hormozgan 1-0 (0-0) Saipa Alborz

Gahar Zagros 0-3 (0-2) Fajr Sepasi

Saba Qom 3-2 (1-0) Sanat Naft

Matches remaining:

Damash Gilan – Mes Kerman

Esteghlal – Persepolis

Foolad Khuzestan – Rah Ahan

Naft Tehran – Malavan Anzali

Below come the highlights from Tractor vs. Zob Ahan and Sepahan vs. Paykan from PFDC TV.
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