Esteghlal Held by Padideh at Iran Professional League


TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Esteghlal Tehran football team and Padideh played out a goalless draw in Iran Professional League (IPL) on Thursday.

The Blues stay top of IPL with 43 points, one point ahead of Esteghlal Khuzestan who was held to a 1-1 draw by Malavan in Bandar Anzali.

In Isfahan, Zob Ahan and Saipa shared the points and Tractor Sazi earned a late 3-2 victory over Foolad in Tabriz.

Naft Tehran edged past Gostaresh Foolad 1-0 and visiting Sepahan beat Siahjamegan 1-0 in Mashhad.

On Friday, Saba will host Persepolis and strugglers Esteghlal Ahvaz and Rah Ahan play together.