MNA – Leader Fulad needs three points to lift
the fourth Iran Pro League trophy as it won the derby against Esteqlal 2-0
in the southern capital city Ahvaz Friday.
Fulad striker Lefteh Hamidi deserved a pat on
the back for hitting his double in the 44th and 69th minutes in the
rescheduled match in Takhti Stadium, extending the table-topper’s
superiority with four points above title hopefuls Zob Ahan and the capital’s
Esteqlal.
The Ahvaz-based Esteqlal lost his fifth place to holder Pas, which earlier
extracted a win against the home team Abu Moslem in stoppage time.
Issa Traore stunned the black-clad Abu Moslem before home fans in Takhti
Stadium in the northeast city Mashhad, grabbing the winner in the dying
moments.
The victory brought the champion’s points to 41 points.
