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 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