Ahmad Abdollahzadeh scored the winner for the visiting team in the 28th minute.
In Tehran, Havadar beat Zob Ahan 1-0 courtesy of a goal from Ezatollah Pourghaz just before the break.
Thursday’s Fixture
*Persepolis v Nassaji
*Tractor v Esteghlal
*Malavan v Naft Masjed Soleyman
*Sepahan v Mes Kerman
*Mes Rafsanjan v Paykan
*Sanat Naft v Gol Gohar