Tehran Times - Iran Professional League (IPL) leaders Esteghlal were held against Sepahan on Wednesday.
In the match held in Isfahan’s Naghsh-e Jahan Stadium, Esteghlal defender Mohammad Daneshgar scored with a header just six minutes into the match.
Sepahan Georgian defender Giorgi Gvelesiani leveled the score from the penalty spot in the 14th minute.
In Tehran’s Azadi Stadium, 10-man Persepolis defeated Paykan 2-0.
Hamed Pakdel opened the scoring for the hosts in the 16th minute.
Persepolis midfielder Omid Alishah was sent off in the 32nd minute for violent conduct.
Ali Nemati made it 2-0 in the 49th minute.
Elsewhere, Shahr Khodro and Sanat Naft shared the spoils in a 1-1 draw, Havadar edged Zob Ahan 1-0 in Tehran, Foolad were held by Gol Gohar in Ahvaz and Aluminum played out a goalless draw against Nassaji.
With five weeks remaining, Esteghlal lead the table with 57 points, four points above Persepolis.