Sepahan, Tractor Sazi Earn Late Wins at IPL

In Tabriz, Tractor Sazi beat IPL rock bottom Sepidrood 2-1.

Tractor Sazi captain Masoud Shojaei opened the goal with a long-range shot in the 86th minute but Mohammad Nozhati equalized the match with a header in the injury time.

Lee Erwin scored the winner in the dying moments of the match.

In Tehran’s Azadi Stadium, Sepahan edged past Esteghlal 1-0.

With nine minutes remaining, Kiro Stanely powered a header past Esteghlal goalkeeper Hossein Hosseini.

Furthermore, Pars Jonoubi was held to a 2-2 draw by Sanat Naft and Foolad tied 0-0 with Esteghlal Khuzestan.

On Thursday, Padideh edged past Naft Masjed Soleyman, Zob Ahan drew 1-1 with Paykan and Nassaji Mazandaran and Machine Sazi played out a goalless draw.

On Saturday, Saipa will play Persepolis.

Padideh remains top of the table with 23 points, one point ahead of Sepahan.