In the match, held in Tehran’s Shahr-e Qods Stadium, Thievy Bifouma scored just three minutes into the match.

Earlier in the day, Tractor defeated Paykan 2-1 in Tabriz courtesy of goals from Amir Hossein Hosseinzadeh and Mehdi Hashemnejhad. Shahin Tavakoli was on target for the visiting team.

On Monday, Malavan will host Fajr Sepasi in Bandar Anzali, Gol Gohar will play Mes in the Kerman derby, Chadormalou face Esteghlal Khuzestan in Yazd, Kheybar host Esteghlal in Khorramabad, and Foolad play Sepahan in Ahvaz.