In Tehran, Esteghlal defeated Foolad 1-0 courtesy of Mehdi Mehdipour’s goal in the 58th minute.
Esteghlal remains on top with 28 points.
Persepolis also edged past its archrival Sepahan 1-0 in Arak. Kamal Kamyabinia opened Sepahan’s goal with a header in the 33rd minute.
Persepolis sits second, three points behind Esteghlal.
Matchday 12 Results:
*Esteghlal 1 – 0 Foolad
*Sepahan 0 – 1 Persepolis
*Nassaji 1 - 1 Naft Masjed Soleyman
*Paykan 1 – 1 Padideh
*Tractor 0 – 1 Zob Ahan
*Gol Gohar 2 -2 Mes
*Fajr Sepasi 0 – 0 Havadar
*Sanat Naft 2 – 1 Aluminum