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PFDC - TEHRAN, Perspolis Tehran started their IPL championship campaign successfully. The Reds defeated Teraktorsazi Tabriz 1-0 in Tehran Azadi Stadium on Tuesday evening.

Iranian national team player Gholam Reza Rezaei's goal in the 46th minute ensured a comfortable and never endangered victory in front of 45.000 spectactors.

IPL champion Sepahan Esfahan drew Rahahan in a balanced opening match in Shahr-e-Rey.

Amin Motevasselzadeh helped Rahahan taking the lead after 32 minutes. Returnee Gholam Reza Enayati scored the equalizer six minutes after the half-time break.

IPL results first round:

Foolad Khuzestan 0-1 Steel Azin

Pas 1-0 Mes Kerman

Shahrdari 2-3 Esteghlal Tehran

Zob Ahan 1-0 Peykan Qazvin

Malavan 1-1 Naft Tehran

Perspolis Tehran 1-0 Teraktorsazi

Rahahan 1-1 Sepahan

Saipa Karaj 1-0 Saba Battery

Shahin 1-2 Sanat Naft Abadan