The football team Persepolis defeated Sanat Naft 3:1 on Friday during the 8th round of the Persian Gulf Pro League (PGPL) 2026/27 season. Thanks to this match, the team moved up to second place in the standings.
Persepolis takes second place in the Persian Gulf Pro League 2026/27 season
The home team Persepolis opened the scoring just five minutes after the start of the match with a goal from Tivi Bifoomeh, gaining an early advantage. Ali Alipour doubled this lead in the 52nd minute by converting a penalty.
Sanat Naft managed to respond with a goal in the 66th minute when Mohammadhossein Baseri scored with a header. However, Oston Urunov secured Persepolis's victory by scoring with his right foot five minutes before the end of the match.
Earlier on Friday, the Chadoramal team drew with Heybar 2:2. The victory allowed Persepolis to take second position, accumulating 16 points, which is only one point behind the league leaders, Tractor FC.