Jafar Salmani scored Esteghlal’s goal with a shot inside the area in the 35th minute at the Azadi Stadium.

Esteghlal moved top of the table with one point above Gol Gohar, Sepahan and Aluminum.

Wednesday’s Fixture:
*Tractor vs Naft Masjed Soleyman
*Zob Ahan vs Havadar
*Fajr Sepasi vs Mes
*Nassaji vs Aluminum
*Sanat Naft vs Padideh
*Paykan vs Persepolis
*Gol Gohar vs Foolad