PGPL: Tractor Sazi held by Foolad [VIDEO]
Tehran Times – AHVAZ, Second-place side Tractor Sazi suffered another blow in the title race when they were held to a goalless draw against Foolad on 24th Week of Iran Professional League at Ahvaz’s Ghadir Stadium on Friday.
The visitors were reduced to 10-man in the 74th minute when Mehdi Kiani received his second yellow card after a harsh tackle.
Ghalenoei’s hope of claiming the title in this season is fading as they are 10 points behind leaders Persepolis with just six games remaining. Tractor’s second place is now in danger as they are just two points clear of third place Esteghlal.
Elsewhere in Mashhad, Sepahan were held to 1-1 draw against Siah Jamegan. Hossein Badamaki put the hosts in front in the 45th minute but Masoud Hassanzadeh scored the equalizer in the 74th minute.
In the other games, Padideh defeated Paykan 2-0 while Gostaresh Foolad and Saba Qom played out a goalless draw.
Earlier on Thursday, table toppers Persepolis edged past Esteghlal Khuzestan 1-0 thanks to the 16th minute goal by the league’s joint top scorer Mehdi Taremi.