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Zob Ahan Earns Late Win over Esteghlal [VIDEO]

Tasnim - Zob Ahan football team edged past Esteghlal in Iran Professional League (IPL) thanks to an injury-time goal from Mohammad Reza Hosseini.

Zob Ahan defeated Esteghlal 2-1 in Isfahan’s Fooladshahr Stadium on Sunday.

Vouria Ghafouri opened Zob Ahan’s goal with a header in the 31th minute but Stanlley Soares Ferraz leveled the match from the penalty spot just after the hour mark.

Mohammad Reza Hosseini the winner with a header in the stoppage time to give Zob Ahan a home victory.

Zob Ahan leapfrogged Foolad at the second place but the team is behind IPL leader Persepolis with 13 points.

Zob Ahan, Kiros Stanlley Soares Ferraz, Vouria Ghafouri, Mohammad Reza Hosseini