Persepolis was badly beaten 5-1 by Qatar’s club in Group B of ACL.
Al Gharafa revived its hopes of reaching the knockout stage of the Asian Champions League for the first time after victory over Iran’s representative.
Persepolis officials will deduct 20% and 10% from coaches’ and players’ contracts respectively as a result of this heavy loss.
Persepolis stands in second place with seven points, behind Saudi Arabia’s Al Shabab with 10 points.