TEHRANTIMES – Naft football team defeated Saba in Iran Professional League (IPL) on Tuesday.

Visiting Naft beat Saba 2-1 in Qom’s Yadegare Emam Stadium.

Mohsen Yusefi gave the lead Naft in the 21st minute and Ahmad Ale Neme extended Naft’s lead with a header in the 36th minute.

With 15 minutes remaining, Mehdi Momeni pulled a goal back.

Naft remained at the fifth place in the table, nine points adrift of IPL leader Esteghlal.