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Mes Sarcheshmeh are rooted to the bottom of the table in Iran after a 4-0 loss to Foolad, while Perspolis cruised to a 4-1 victory over Shahin FC.
Esteghlal maintained a four-point lead at the summit of the Iran Pro League after a 1-0 win over Damash, while Naft Tehran remained second with a 1-0 defeat of Mes.
Some unexpected results helped Central Coast Mariners and Lekhwiya improve their leads in Australia and Qatar respectively, while it was a good weekend for Kuwait’s Al-Jahra and Nejmeh of Lebanon.
Mohammad Mehrazma scored the lone goal as Naft Tehran moved within three points of leaders Esteghlal with a 1-0 home win over Fajr Sepasi, while Malavan overcame Persepolis.
