Mes beat giant Esteghlal 1-0 at Tehran’s Azadi Stadium. With just three minutes remaining, substitute Mohsen Khalili hit the bar and Ahmad Hassan Zadeh put the loose ball into back of the net.
Mes could have scored once again in the injury time but Croat striker Aljosa Vojnovic didn’t take advantage of his chance.
“I am happy because of my players’ performances in the match against Esteghlal. We increased the tempo in the second half and defeated them,” Miroslav Blazevic said during post-match news conference.
Elsewhere, Naft lost to Foolad 3-1, struggling Damash edged Sepasi 1-0, rock bottom Mes of Sarcheshmeh was held to a goalless draw by Malavan, Shahin was humiliated by Traktorsazi 3-0, Sepahan crashed Sanat Naft 4-0 in its away game, Zob Ahan was defeated 3-0 by Saipa and Saba defeated Rah Ahan 2-1.
Persepolis is scheduled to play Shahrdari in Tabriz on Monday.