Tasnim - Iranian popular football teams Persepolis and Esteghlal were held by their rivals in the Week 8 of the Iran Professional League (IPL) on Friday.

In Mashhad, IPL leader Esteghlal came from behind to draw 1-1 with Padideh.

Mehdi Kheiri was on target for Padideh just three minutes into the match.

On the hour mark, Amir Hossein Moradmand scored an own goal to draw the match.

In Tehran’s Azadi Stadium, Persepolis and Saba observed a minute silence in memory of Persepolis captain Hadi Norouzi, who died due to heart attack two weeks ago.

Mohammad Ghazi gave the visiting team the lead in the 19th minute. Mehdi Taremi equalized the match with a header in the 85th minute.

Furthermore, Sepahan was held by Siahjamegan 1-1, Foolad lost to Tractor Sazi 2-1 in its home game, Rah Ahan routed Esteghlal Ahvaz 5-0, Saipa lost to Zob Ahan 1-0 and Gostaresh Foolad drew 1-1 with Naft Tehran.

Video of Iran Pro League week 8