In the match held in Iran's southwestern city of Ahvaz’s Ghadir Stadium, titleholder Persepolis was lackluster and failed to create goal scoring chances.

In Tehran, Ali Daei’s Saipa drew 0-0 with Zob Ahan.

And Nassaji of Mazandaran failed to earn its first victory after three weeks and was held to a 1-1 draw by Pars Jonoubi in Ghaemshahr.

On Friday, Esteghlal will host Tractor Sazi in Tehran’s Azadi Stadium, Padideh play Sanat Naft, Naft Masjed Soleyman meet Foolad and Sephana host Paykan.