TEHRAN – Gol Gohar football team defeated Padideh 2-1 on Friday to remain top of Iran Professional league (IPL) table.

Abolfazl Akasheh gave the hosts a lead on the hour mark but Saeid Sadeghi (65th) and Reza Shekari (71st) were on target for the Sirjan-based football team.

In Kerman, Mes defeated Tractor 3-2 and Aluminum edged Fajr Sepasi 1-0 in Arak. Naft Masjed Soleyman were held to a 1-1 draw by Zob Ahan.

Foolad also drew 1-1 with Nassaji in Ahvaz.

Gol Gohar remain top with 19 points due to better goal difference than Sepahan.

Aluminum also are third with 19 points.