Esteghlal Held by Padideh: IPL
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Esteghlal football team was held to a goalless draw by Padideh in the last match of Iran Professional League (IPL) prior to the 2019 AFC Asian Cup.
In the match held in Tehran’s Azadi Stadium in front of about 40, 000 spectators, Padideh went top of the table after earning one point.
Esteghlal remained in fifth place with 25 points, six points behind the leader.
On Wednesday, Zob Ahan drew 0-0 with Naft Masjed Soleyman in Isfahan.
On Friday, Persepolis will play Pars Jonoubi, Tractor Sazi host Foolad and Sanat Naft face Saipa in Abadan.
Sepahan will play struggling Esteghlal Khuzestan in Ahvaz on Saturday.