Esteghlal Khustestan remain in Persian Gulf League

Persianfootball.com – KERMAN, Esteghlal Khuzestan will remain in Iran’s Persian Gulf League next season, after beating Mes Kerman in a two-legged playoff.

After a 1-0 home win, thanks to a last minute goal from Mehdi Momeni, the team from Ahvaz defeated Mes 2-0 on their homesoil as well on Sunday. Matchwinner was Malian striker Lamine Diawara, who scored both goals.

While Naft Masjed Soleyman and Paykan Ghazvin were relegated, Foolad Novin and Siah Jamegan achieved promotion from Azadegan League.