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IPL: Gol Gohar back on top [VIDEO]

Gol Gohar Mensha

Tehran Times - Gol Gohar football team defeated Shahr Khodro 3-1 to reclaim top spot of Iran Professional League (IPL) on Friday.

Nigerian forward Godwin Mensha netted a hat-trick to seal three points for the hosts.

Shahr Khodro’s midfielder Sadegh Sadeghi scored a consolation goal in the 77th minute.

Naft Masjed Soleyman earned a late victory against Foolad thanks to Nima Entezari’s injury-time goal.

In Isfahan, Zob Ahan and Esteghlal played out a goalless draw.

Saipa collected their fifth draw out of seven games after they were held to a goalless draw against Machine Sazi.

Tractor also defeated visiting Paykan 3-1 in Tabriz. Mehdi Tikdari, Ashkan Dejagah and Mohammad Abbaszadeh were on target for Tractor and Reza Jabireh scored for Paykan.

On Thursday, Sanat Naft lost to Aluminum Arak 1-0 and Mes defeated Nassaji with the same result.

Gol Gohar returned to the top with 13 points, one point ahead of Persepolis.

Godwin Mensha, Ashkan Dejagah, Reza Jabireh, Mohammad Abbaszadeh, Nima Entezari, Sadegh Sadeghi, Mehdi Tikdari