Alipour found the back of the net in the dying moments of the match, sweeping Vahid Amiri’s subtle cross at the Samen Stadium in Mashhad.   

Title-holder Persepolis has bagged 44 points from 19 matches in Iran Professional League (IPL).

Furthermore, IPL second-placed Foolad was held by Gostarsh Foolad 1-1 in Tabriz, Sepahan lost to Zob Ahan 2-1 in Isfahan derby and Pars Jonoubi remained third after drawing 1-1 with Sanat Naft in Abadan. Also Esteghlal was held by Saipa 1-1 in a match held at Tehran Azadi stadium.