Esteghlal keep pressure on Foolad

Persianfootball.com – TEHRAN, Esteghlal Tehran returned to second position of the table thanks to a 3-1 win over Rah Ahan on Sunday.

The Blues had the best possible start when Mohammad Ghazi scored his third goal of the season, heading in a Khosro Heydari cross, but Bahodor Abdi equalized early in second half.

Jlloyd Samuel then restored the lead after 66 minutes before Team Melli skipper Javad Nekounam sealed the win with his 86th minute spot kick.

Esteghlal, like leaders Foolad Khuzestan, have won five games and lost one, but have ben deducted a point due to misbehaviour on the ranks and therefore trail the front runners by a point.