IPL: Persepolis defeats Gol Gohar to move five points clear [VIDEO]
Tehran Times – TEHRAN, Persepolis football team defeated Gol Gohar 3-1 in Matchday 25 of Iran Professional League (IPL) on Wednesday.
In the match held in Tehran’s Azadi Stadium, Mehdi Torabi gave the host a lead from the penalty spot in the 12th minute.
Torabi completed his brace in the 27th minute with a curling strike outside the area.
Gol Gohar forward Younes Shakeri halved the deficit in the 39th minute.
With six minutes remaining, Ahmad Nourollahi made it 3-1 with a powerful shot.
Persepolis move five points clear at top of the table.
Also, struggling teams Zob Ahan and Saipa lost their matches.
Zob Ahan suffered an away 1-0 defeat against Tractor in Tabriz and Saipa lost to Shahr Khodro 2-1 in Tehran.
On Thursday, Sepahan will host almost-relegated Machine Sazi, Esteghlal face Aluminum in Arak, Naft Masjed Soleyman meet Sanat Naft, Mes entertain Foolad in Rafsanjan and Nassaji play Paykan in Ghaemshahr.