Tasnim - Esteghlal of Tehran football team was held to a goalless draw against Padideh of Mashhad in the Iran Professional League (IPL) on Friday night.

With three games left, Esteghlal is almost out of title race with six points behind IPL Tractor.

Elsewhere, Sepahan defeated rock-buttom Rah Ahan 3-0. Brazilian striker Luciano Pereira scored twice and Mehdi Sharifi was on target.

Gostaresh Foolad played out a goalless draw against Saba.

Struggling Naft Masjed Soleyman failed to defeat Esteghlal Khuzestan.

Video of Iran Pro League week 27