ISP: Week 17 – ”Derby of Iran”

Esteghlal lost once more at home and are now trailing with seven points to Sepahan at the top. Peykan won 3-2 as they were gifted one goal by the referees.

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Persepolis was also gifted one goal when an unmarked and offside-standing Heydari could equalise the Sepahan lead. Mehdi Rahmati had earlier saved a spot-kick from Kolahkaj (another gift from the referees) and was about to face yet another penalty-kick late in the game. Kranjcar took his time but finally decided for Norouzi. A decision the Croatioan coach will be regretting for weeks to come. Sepahan 2 1 Persepolis.

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Abumoslem 1 0 Mes Kerman

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…and so has all the teams won at least once this year.

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Close to 70 000 spectators saw Traktorsazi equalise in the dying minutes at home to Pas. Traktorsazi 2 2 Pas.

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Steel Azin without Karimi but with Zandi lost their fourth game of the season at home to Esteghlal Ahvaz with a goal to nothing.

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Foolad under new coach Jalali played out their third goalless game this season at home to Shahin.