LivescoreEsteghlal win Iran football league after nine years [VIDEO]
Tehran Times - Esteghlal football team claimed the title of Iran Professional League (IPL) Saturday night.
The Blues had not won the title since 2012/13 season.
Esteghlal defeated Foolad 2-1 in Ahvaz thanks to goals from Amirhossein Hosseinzadeh and Adel Hardani.
Alireza Kooshki scored the hosts’ sole goal in the dying moments of the match.
In Sirjan, Persepolis suffered a 2-1 loss against Sepahan.
Mohammad Nejadmahdi and Sajjad Shahbazzadeh were on target for Sepahan and Ali Nemati pulled a goal back for Persepolis.
Elsewhere, Havadar edged past Fajr Sepasi 1-0, Shahr Khodro and Paykan shared the spoils in a 1-1 draw, Aluminum defeated Sanat Naft 2-1, Gol Gohar beat Mes 2-1, Zob Ahan and Tractor played out a goalless draw and struggling Naft Masjed Soleyman were held to a 1-1 draw against Nassaji.
With three matches to spare, Esteghlal won the title with 63 points. Persepolis are second with 54 points, followed by Sepahan with 52 points.
Sajjad Shahbazzadeh, Amirhossein Hosseinzadeh, Mohammad Nejadmahdi, Farhad Majidi, Persian Gulf Pro League 2021/22, Alireza Kooshki, Ali Nemati