TEHRANTIMES - Persepolis football team defeated Esteghlal Ahvaz in the in the 27th week of Iran Professional League at Ahvaz’s Takhti Stadium on Friday.

Honduran Jerry Bengtson scored twice to guarantee the three points for the Reds. He scored the first goal in the 55th minute with a header then he made it 2-0 from the penalty spot in the 86th minute.

Persepolis remains on top with 51 points while Esteghlal Ahvaz was relegated to the Azadegan league.

Elsewhere, Esteghlal Khuzestan was held to a goalless draw against Gostaresh Foolad in Tabriz, Malavan beat Saipa 3-2 and Rah Ahan defeated Padideh 3-1.

This week’s competitions will continue on Saturday with three games on Sunday. Zob Ahan will host Saba in Isfahan, Siah Jamegan meet Tractor Sazi in Mashhad while Sepahan take on Naft in Tehran.

Video of Iran Pro League week 27