Match Report
Al Gharafa (10th, 7 pts) visited Esteghlal (6th, 9 pts) with 2 points between them. Al Gharafa's recent output lagged their position: 16th on form over five rounds while 10th in the table. In league terms the two rates read 1/1.13 for Esteghlal and 1.25/2.25 for Al Gharafa (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.51.
Shahr-e Qods Stadium in Shahr-e Qods staged the fixture, a ground that holds 25,000. Esteghlal led 1-0 at the break, and the second half added 2 goals for the 3-0 full-time score.


