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ESTEGHLAL 1-0 PERSEPOLIS

Esteghlal vs Persepolis: goals, match report

A win for Esteghlal against city rivals Persepolis in the Tehran derby keeps the Pro League title race alive with a 1-0 win at a packed Azadi Stadium.

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Esteghlal vs Persepolis: goals, match report

A goal on the stroke of half-time from Vouria Ghafouri turning the ball home from close range with the aid of both posts was enough to claim victory for Esteghlal in the Tehran derby.

Persepolis came into the derby knowing that a win would mathematically sew up the Pro League title but the men in red were outplayed and out muscled by Winfried "Winnie" Schäfer's men in a game that was watched by FIFA president Infantino and former Dutch international Marco Van Basten.

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The Pro League now takes a break and Persepolis will know that a win at home to mid-table Saipa on March 29th will be enough for the red side of Tehran to  retain the Persian Gulf Pro League title.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino (C) walks with Iranian Football Federation President Mehdi Taj (R) after his meeting with Iran's Minister of Sport and Youth (unseen) during his visit to the capital Tehran on March 1, 2018.
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FIFA President Gianni Infantino (C) walks with Iranian Football Federation President Mehdi Taj (R) after his meeting with Iran's Minister of Sport and Youth (unseen) during his visit to the capital Tehran on March 1, 2018.ATTA KENAREAFP

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