IPL: Esteghlal, Persepolis emerge victorious over rivals [VIDEO]
Tehran Times – TEHRAN, Esteghlal, and Persepolis football teams defeated their opponents on Matchday 22 of Iran Professional League (IPL) on Friday.
Esteghlal edged past Sanat Naft 1-0 in Tehran’s Azadi Stadium thanks to Amirhossein Hosseinzadeh’s goal in the 32nd minute.
In Masjed Soleyman, Persepolis defeated Naft Masjed Soleyman 2-1 courtesy of a brace from Reza Asadi in the first half.
Peyman Miri pulled a goal back in the 77th minute.
Earlier in the day, Zob Ahan defeated Aluminum 4-0 in Isfahan, Sepahan beat Nassaji 3-1 and Gol Gohar and Paykan shared the spoils in a goalless draw.
On Saturday, Havadar will host Mes, Tractor play Foolad, and Fajr Sepasi meets Shahr Khodro.
Esteghlal leads the table with 54 points, six points ahead of Persepolis.