The Spanish midfielder found the back of the net in Ahvaz’s Foolad Stadium in the 22nd minute.
Soon after, Persepolis put the host under pressure but failed to level the score.
Persepolis still remains top with 35 points, two points above Sepahan.
Matchweek 17’s Results:
*Esteghlal 4 – 0 Malavan
*Nassaji 0 – 1 Sepahan
*Gol Gohar 2 – 2 Mes Rafsanjan
*Zob Ahan 1 – 3 Tractor
*Paykan 1 – 0 Mes Kerman
*Naft Masjed Soleyman 0 – 0 Havadar
*Aluminum 3 – 1 Sanat Naft
*Foolad 1 – 0 Persepolis