Mehdi Torabi scored the winner in the 41st minute in Arak’s Aluminum Stadium.

In Tehran, Esteghlal was held to a 1-1 draw by Kheybar.

Gol Gohar lost to Zob Ahan 2-0 in Sirjan, while Esteghlal Khuzestan defeated Nassaji 2-0 in Ahvaz.

On Sunday, Shams Azar will host Persepolis in Qazvin, Chador Malou play Havadar, Sepahan face Foolad, and Malavan play Mes.