In the match held in Tehran’s Shahr-e Qods Stadium, Persepolis created several chances but their players lacked the cutting edge.

Earlier in the day, defending champion Tractor and Fajr Sepasi played out a goalless draw in Tabriz.

Friday’s fixtures:
*Shams Azar vs Esteghlal
*Gol Gohar vs Foolad
*Kheybar vs Sepahan
*Zob Ahan vs Aluminum
*Esteghlal Khuzestan vs Mes