Persepolis Dutch striker Jürgen Locadia was on target in the 13^th minute and Saeid Sadeghi scored two goals in the 36^th and 62^nd minutes.

Havadar pulled a goal back in the 82^nd minute. Dariush Shojaeian converted his penalty into the goal from the spot.

Havadar defender Amir Hossein Pourmohammad was sent off in the injury time.

Matchweek 5 Results:
*Zob Ahan 1 – 1 Sepahan
*Gol Gohar 1 – 0 Malavan
*Foolad 0 – 0 Mes Rafsanjan
*Nassaji 2 – 0 Mes Kerman
*Aluminum 0 – 2 Tractor
*Sanat Naft 1 – 2 Naft Masjed Soleyman

Esteghlal will play Paykan in Tehran’s Azadi Stadium on Tuesday.