IPL: Sepahan Wins Derby, Persepolis Suffers Late Defeat


IPL: Sepahan Wins Derby, Persepolis Suffers Late Defeat

TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Sepahan football team defeated Zob Ahan 2-0 in Isfahan derby in the Iran Professional League (IPL), while Persepolis suffered a late loss against Shahr Khodro in Mashhad on Friday.

Sepahan beat Zob Ahan 2-0 thanks to goals from Giorgi Gvelesiani and Kiros Stanlley in the second half.

Persepolis lost to Shahr Khodro in Mashhad’s Imam Reza Stadium.

Farshad Faraji headed the ball past the far post to give an important home win to Shahr Khodro in the injury time.

Tractor also defeated Pars Jonoubi 1-0 in Tabriz.

Esteghlal had earned its first win at IPL, beating Gol Gohar Sirjan 2-1 in Tehran’s Azadi stadium.

Results:
* Shahin Bushehr 0 – 1 Foolad
* Sanat Naft 1 – 0 Saipa
* Nassaji 0 – 0 Machine Sazi
* Paykan 2 – 3 Naft Masjed Soleyman
* Sepahan 2- 0 Zob Ahan
* Shahr Khodro 1 - 0 Persepolis
* Esteghlal 2 -1 Gol Gohar
* Tractor 1-0 Pars Jonoubi
 

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