Mehdi Torabi scored the only goal of the match in the 70th minute.
Furthermore, Saipa came back from 2-0 behind to beat Zob Ahan 3-2 in Isfahan.
Nassaji was held by Gol Gohar 1-1 in Sirjan and Naft Masjed Soleyman and Tractor played out a goalless draw in Masjed Solyman.
On Friday, Machine Sazi will host Esteghlal, Shahr Khodro play Paykan in Tehran and Foolad meet Sanat Naft in Ahvaz.
Shahin Bushehr will play Sepahan on Saturday.