Malavan defeated Mes Shar-e Babk 3-0 in Bandar Anzali. Gholamreza Sabet Imani and Alireza Ramezani (two goals) were on target for Malavan.
Elsewhere, Mes lost to Gol Gohar 4-1 on penalties in the Kerman derby after the two teams shared the spoils in a goalless draw.
Havadar was held to a 2-2 draw by Saipa in regular time but Saipa won the match 7-6 in penalty shootout.
Also, Foolad defeated Chadormalou 2-0 in Ahvaz thanks to goals from Mohammad Reza Soleymani in the 51st minute and Abolfazl Zadeh Attar in 90th minute.
Esteghlal is the defending champion.