Mohammad Omri opened the scoring for the Reds in the 37th minute and Ali Alipour made it 2-0 with seven minutes remaining in Tehran’s Shahr-e Qods Stadium.

Elsewhere, Malavan defeated Esteghlal Khuzestan 2-1 in Bandar Anzali, Aluminum was held to a goalless draw by Mes in Arak and Chadormalou defeated Kheybar 2-1 in Yazd.

On Saturday, Gol Gohar will play Tractor in Sirjan, and Fajr Sepasi will face Esteghlal. Sepahan host Paykan on Sunday.