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Persepolis move into second place in 202627 PGPL

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Persepolis move into second place in 2026/27 PGPL​

TEHRAN – Persepolis football team defeated Sanat Naft 3-1 on Friday in Matchweek 8 of the 2026/27 Persian Gulf Pro League (PGPL), climbing to second place in the standings.

Persepolis move into second place in 2026/27 PGPL

Thievy Bifouma opened the scoring for Persepolis just five minutes into the match, giving the hosts an early lead. Ali Alipour doubled their advantage in the 52nd minute, converting a penalty.

Sanat Naft pulled a goal back in the 66th minute when Mohammadhossein Baseri headed home, but Oston Urunov sealed the victory for Persepolis with a right-footed finish five minutes from time.

Earlier on Friday, Chadormalou and Kheybar played out a 2-2 draw.

The victory lifted Persepolis to second place with 16 points, just one point behind league leaders Tractor.

source: tehrantimes.com