MNA - Esteghlal battled to a
1-1 draw against Bargh of Shiraz on Friday here at the Azadi Stadium.
In a match that had been
postponed from the fifth week, Esteghlal drew against Bargh of Shiraz in
front of 50,000 spectators.
Samad Zare’s own goal put Esteghlal ahead in the 17th minute, but one minute
later Mehrdad Karimian equalized the match.
Esteghlal was the better team after the interval and took control of the
match.
Referee Mahmoud Rafiee showed the penalty spot in the 87th minute when
Esteghlal striker Farhad Majidi was brought down by Bargh’s keeper. But
Yadollah Akbari could not take advantage of the penalty.
Esteghlal placed in the fifth, collecting 15 points and Bargh is third with
19 points, trailing Peykan and Zob Ahan.
Livescore