Press TV - Persepolis have won their 3rd successive title in Iran�s top flight, known as the Persian Gulf Pro League, after defeating their hosts Pars Jonoubi Jam, 1-0, on the final day of the Season.

The Tehran-based club went into the last match of the season, with their fate firmly in their own hands, needing only a draw to extend their domination of the league to a 3rd season in a row.


The red army, however, did one better and overcame their Southern hosts with Mario Budimir�s tap-in from close range in the 41st minute.

The win took Branko Ivankovic�s men to 61 points, with only one loss, in an otherwise invincible season. Pushing Persepolis all the way this season, were Sepahan�of Isfahan who finished on 58 points, while their bitter cross-capital rivals, Esteghlal, stood third on 57.

The league winners directly qualified for next season�s Asian Champions League, while the 2nd and 3rd teams will have to go through qualifiers.