Tasnim - Esteghlal of Tehran moved top of the Iranian Professional League (IPL) with a 3-0 victory over Paykan in a match held at Tehran’s Takhti Stadium on Sunday evening.

Khosro Heydari was on target for the Iranian giant in the 29th minute. Mehdi Karimian extended Esteghlal’s lead in the 53rd minute and Sajjad Shahbazzadeh made it 3-0 in the 61st minute.

The win makes it four wins from five games for Esteghlal and moves the Blues top of the league.

Elsewhere, Tractor Sazi of Tabriz earned a 4-2 victory over Saba.

Meantime,Saipa defeated Naft 2-1, Sepahan of Isfahan was held to a 1-1 draw against Foolad, Esteghlal of Khuzestan drew 1-1 with Zob Ahan and Naft Masjed Soleyman and Gostarsh match finished with a 1-1 draw.

Persepolis of Tehran has been scheduled to face Padideh in Tehran’s Azadi Stadium on Monday.

Video of Iran Pro League week 5