Iranian popular football teams Persepolis and Esteghlal were held by their opponents in Iran Professional League (IPL).

Persepolis drew 1-1 with Gostaresh Foolad in Tehran’s Azadi Stadium on Thursday.

Siamak Nemati’s 94th-minute equalizer rescued a point for Persepolis.

Esmaeil Farhadi had scored a goal in the 74th minute.

Esteghlal also played out a goalless draw with Padided in Mashhad on Friday.

Esteghlal captain Omid Ebrahimi failed to convert his penalty with two minutes remaining.

“We were held by Padideh but it doesn’t matter. I am satisfied with the way we played in this match,” Esteghlal coach Winfried Schaefer said in the post-match news conference.

Here are IPL results in full:
Tractor Sazi 1 – 2 Saipa
Zob Ahan 2 – 1 Sanat Naft
Pars Jonoubi 1 – 1 Esteghlal Khuzestan
Naft Tehran 4 – 1 Siahjamegan
Sepidrood Rasht 2 – 1 Sepahan
Foolad - Paykan (Postponed)

Persepolis are IPL pacesetters with 45 points. Pars Jonoubi sit second with 33 points.