TEHRAN (Tasnim) Persepolisfootball team defeated Saba to move third in the Iranian Pro League (IPL), only three points behind the leader, Foolad. On Friday, Persepolis beat Saba 3-1 in Tehrans Azadi Stadium. Mohammad Abbaszadeh scored in the 12th minute and Persepolis defender Reza Noormohammadi doubled the lead in the 34th minute with a header. In the 38th minute, referee Alireza Faghani showed the penalty spot but Saba Striker Reza Enayati couldnt pull a goal back for Saba. With two minutes remaining, Payam Sadeghian scored Persepolis third goal and was also selected as the best player of the match. Enayati pulled a goal back in the injury time. By Tasnim News Agency The Iran Project is not responsible for the content of quoted articles.