IPL leader Esteghlal beats Naft Masjed Soleyman

Tasnim – TEHRAN, Esteghlal Football team defeated newly-promoted Naft Masjed Soleyman 2-0 on Thursday.

Esteghlal moved five points clear at the top of the Iranian Professional League (IPL) with its away victory.

Mohammad Ghazi was on target with three minutes remaining to interval and Sajjad Shahbazzadeh scored Esteghlal’s second goal in the 90th minute.

Elsewhere, Sepahan was held 1-1 by Malavan, Gostaresh Foolad drew 1-1 with Naft and Esteghlal Khuzestan earned a 1-1 draw against Padideh.