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Tehran Times - Esteghlal football team were held to a 0-0 draw by Foolad in Iran Professional League (IPL) on Friday.

It was the Blues’ first match under the guidance of German coach Winfried Schaefer.

The Iranian popular team failed to create scoring chances as the team have one just two matches in their nine previous matches.

Esteghlal are 12th in the table and Foolad sit fifth.

Furthermore, IPL pacesetters Pars Jonoubi Jam draw 1-1 with Tractor Sazi, Sepahan defeated Siahjamegan 2-0, Padideh drew 2-2 with Zob Ahan, Saipa was held to a 1-1 draw by Sepidrood Rasht and Sanat Naft Abadan edged past Naft Tehran 1-0.

On Thursday, Persepolis defeated Esteghlal Khuzestan 3-1 and Paykan beat Gostaresh Foolad 1-0.