Reigning champion Sepahan defeated Damash 1-0 thanks to a late goal from Emad Mohammad Reza.
Elsewhere, Naft was held to a 1-1 draw by Traktorsazi, Rah Ahan defeated Sepasi 2-1, Shahrdari drew with Foolad 1-1 Sanat Naft lost to Malavan 2-1 in its home game.
Sepahan went top of the IPL standings table on goal difference with 46 points, followed by Esteghlal and Traktorsazi.