Persepolis, Sepahan Fail to Win, Esteghlal Keeps Hopes Alive: IPL

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News ID: 52207
Iran » Iran
Publish Date: 11:15 - 07 July 2021
Wednesday ,7 July 2021 (YJC) _ Persepolis and Sepahan failed to emerge victorious in their away matches, while Esteghlal football team defeated Tractor 2-1 in its home match to keep alive its title hopes in the Iran Professional League (IPL).

Persepolis, Sepahan Fail to Win, Esteghlal Keeps Hopes Alive: IPLPersepolis was held to a goalless draw against Foolad in Ahvaz.

In Tehran, Sepahan drew 1-1 with Paykan. Alireza Kushki was on target for Paykan in the 27th minute and Sepahan captain Ehsan Hajsafi equalized the match following a set piece in the 37th minute.

Esteghlal defeated Tractor 2-1 in Tehran’s Azadi Stadium.

Hadi Mohammadi scored an own goal in the 55th minute and Mehdi Ghaedi scored Esteghlal’s second goal in the 59th minute.

Amin Asadi pulled a goal back in the injury time.

Persepolis remained top of the table with 55 points, two points above Sepahan.

Third-placed Esteghlal has 47 points.

Matchweek 26 Results:
* Esteghlal 2-1 Tractor
* Foolad 0-0 Persepolis
*Machine Sazi 3-0 Mes
*Paykan 1-1 Sepahan
*Gol Gohar 2-1 Aluminum
*Sanat Naft 1-1 Nassaji
*Shahr Khodro 1-0 Naft Masjed Soleyman

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