Esteghlal Held by Foolad in Iran Professional League
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Esteghlal of Tehran football team failed to earn its fourth successive victory in Iran Professional League (IPL).
The Iranian popular team was held to a 1-1 draw by Foolad in Ahvaz’s Ghadir Stadium on Thursday.
Jaber Ansari put the visiting team ahead in the 35th minute with a header.
Foolad was the dominant team in the second half and eventually equalized the match in the 77th minute. Sasan Ansari scored with a swirling long-range shot.
Earlier in the day, Machine Sazi suffered a 4-1 home defeat to Paykan, Tractor Sazi defeated Gostaresh 2-0 in Tabriz derby and provisionally moved to the top of the table, Saipa drew with Sepahan 1-1, and Saba lost to Padideh 3-2.
Persepolis has been scheduled to face Sanat Naft on Friday, while Siah jamegan will entertain Naft Tehran and Zob Ahan will host Esteghlal Khuzestan.