Persepolis and Esteghlal play to a 1-1 draw in Persian Gulf Pro League.

Persepolis and Esteghlal clashed in a heated encounter at the Azadi Stadium in the 2023/24 Iran’s Persian Gulf Pro League. The match ended in a 1-1 draw, with both teams giving it their all on the field.

The deadlock was broken by Omid Alishah, who made an immediate impact after coming off the bench by unleashing a powerful long-range strike that found the back of the net, giving Persepolis the lead.

However, Esteghlal quickly responded by putting pressure on Persepolis and creating several scoring opportunities. Despite their efforts, they were unable to convert their chances into goals, leaving the scoreline unchanged for most of the match.

In a dramatic twist during injury time, Esteghlal was awarded a penalty after a VAR review, as Arash Rezavand was brought down in the box by Persepolis’ Ali Nemati. Kevin Yamga stepped up and calmly converted the penalty, securing a 1-1 draw for Esteghlal.

Elsewhere in the league, Sepahan emerged victorious against Foolad with a convincing 3-1 win in Isfahan, while Shams Azar managed to overcome Nassaji with a narrow 2-1 victory in Qazvin.

With this result, Esteghlal maintains their position at the top of the league table with 25 points, just one point ahead of Sepahan, who have a game in hand. Persepolis, on the other hand, sits in third place with 21 points, keeping them within striking distance of the leaders.

The race for the Persian Gulf Pro League title is heating up, with each match proving crucial in the battle for supremacy. Both Persepolis and Esteghlal will be looking to build on their performances and secure vital points in the coming weeks as they strive for glory in one of Iran’s most prestigious football competitions.

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