The players observed a minute's silence before kick-off in memory of former Iran and Persepolis defender Ali Ansarian who passed away due to COVID-19 on Wednesday.
Seyed Jalal Hosseini scored the winner in the 53rd minute.
Elsewhere, Shahr Khodro lost to Mes Rafsanjan 1-0. Faraz Emamali scored the solitary goal of the match after the hour mark.
Matchweek 14 Fixtures:
* Zob Ahan – Sepahan
* Sanat Naft – Foolad
* Gol Gohar – Naft Masjed Soleyman
* Paykan – Machine Sazi
* Aluminum – Saipa
* Esteghlal - Nassaji