Two goals in the last quarter of the match handed Isfahan's Zob Ahan a sweet 2-0 victory over second-place Persepolis at Fooladshahr stadium, while Sepahan defeated Esteghlal 1-0 in Tehran.
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Saturday afternoon defeat comes as a blow to Afshin Ghotbi's side, who needed a win to secure their place at the top.
Mohammad-Reza Khalatbari scored the opener for Zob Ahan in the 78th minute. Two minutes later, Mostafa Salehinejad netted the home side's second goal of the match.
Also in the 25th week of the Iranian Premier League (IPL), Tehran's Esteghlal conceded its 8th defeat of the season after losing 0-1 to Sepahan at Azadi Stadium in Tehran. The goal was scored by Haj Safi in the 66th minute of the game.
Sepahan now leads the table with 43 points two points adrift of Persepolis while Saba Battery chases the two with 39 points.
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