Iran`s Esteghlal held by Zob Ahan

ISFAHAN,Jan.6(MNA) – Esteghlal and Zob Ahan football teams played out a goalless draw on Saturday. Esteghlal remained three points clear at the top of the Iran Professional League (IPL). IPL leader had a lackluster performance in the second half but earned one point in its away game. “Zob Ahan played better than us and I am happy to collect one point. I congratulate them for their performance, however, the pitch was not acceptable,” Esteghlal coach Amir Ghalenoei said in the post-match news conference. Traktorsazi moved up to second place after defeating Mes 3-1 in Kerman. Foolad was held to a 1-1 draw by Saipa in Karaj and Aluminum and Naft played out a goalless draw in Bandar Abbas.