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- Oct 18, 2002
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PLDC - In the first week of the Iranian Professional League, Persepolis faced Bargh in Shiraz and defeated the hosts with the score of 2-1. This very exciting match was played in a stadium filled with Bargh supporters and with feeling running high. Both teams began their attacks without delay and were intent on getting early victories and higher positions in the league.

A minute's silence was at first held for the mourning Mohammadkhani who had lost his wife and Ali Daie whose father has passed away. The best player of the match was Baghmisheh of Bargh whose exceptional performance stunned all present. In the first ten minutes of the match, Baghmisheh closely missed his chance to score. 

A few more close misses by the player convinced Persepolis of his dangerous presence. Persepolis managed their first corner in the 17th minute of the match. Baghmishe caught the Persepolis defense off guard in the 23rd minute of the match and placed his ball in the net to give Bargh the first goal. 

An angry Persepolis made their move in the 43rd minute of the match and Ali Jabari used his advantage on a pass from Mohammadvand to even the score. Ali Jabari scored his second goal in the second half and in the 78th minute of the game to place Persepolis at the top of the League table at par with Esteghlal of Tehran. The game ended on the 2-1 victory for Persepolis. 

Other results:

Pas  1  Esteghlal  3

Peykan 0  Zob-Ahan 0

Saipa  0 Aboomoslem 1
 
Sepahan 4  Sana-Naft  0

Foolad 2   Est-Ahvaz  1

Bargh 1  Perspolis 2

Malavan 0  Fajr-Sepasi 4