Persepolis FC wins and overtakes Istiklol

Persepolis FC triumphed over Istiklol in a close win on Tuesday, 0x1, in a match relating to the Last 16 of Liga dos Campeões Ásia. Both Dushanbe's team and Tehran's team held their first game in the competition. Mehdi Torabi was decisive with 1 goal.

The first-half ended with a goalless draw.

After 90 minutes, Mehdi Torabi scored Persepolis FC's only goal of the game, assisted by Reza Asadi.

Thanks to this result, Persepolis FC are through to the next round of the competition. With regard to the next fixture, Tehran's team will play at home against Al Hilal.