The win was ultimately in vain as its final tally of 10 points wasn’t enough to take it through as UAE’s Sharjah defeated Al Wehdat of Jordan 3-1 in the other game to top Group C on 13 points. Al Wehdat advanced as the runners-up.
Mohammad Karimi slotted home from the penalty spot after Aghaeipour was brought down in the box by Sodiqjon Qurbonov in 55th minute.
Sepahan doubled its advantage in the 80th minute through Aboubakar Kamara who turned in Mohebi’s pass to seal the win for the Iranian side.