Iran Press/ Iran news: Issa Alekasir scored Persepolis' only goal of the match in the 55th minute to claim his first goal and break the three-game tie in the derby.
Persepolis gained 45 points with this victory and reached the top of the table due to a better goal difference than Sepahan FC.
Esteghlal FC lost third place with 34 points and fell to fifth place in the Persian Gulf League standings.
Moreover, Yahya Golmohammadi achieved his first victory after four consecutive draws in the derby as head coach for Persepolis, while Farhad Majidi suffered his first defeat.
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