ABADAN, Iran (Interstat) — Matin Karimzadeh scored in the eighth minute for Sanat Naft, and Mohammadreza Abbasi equalized in the 41st for Malavan Bandar Anzali as the teams played to a 1-1 draw Friday at Takhti Stadium in the Persian Gulf Pro League. The match was the season opener for both clubs. The result left Sanat Naft and Malavan Bandar Anzali each with a record of 0 wins, 0 losses and 1 draw in the competition, and the same mark across all competitions. Karimzadeh’s early goal put the home side ahead, but Abbasi answered before halftime. The second half produced no goals as both defenses held firm. Malavan Bandar Anzali will host Zob Ahan on Tuesday, Fajr Shahid Sepasi on Aug. 23, and then visit Persepolis on Aug. 28. Sanat Naft travels to Fajr Shahid Sepasi on Tuesday, hosts Foolad Khuzestan on Aug. 23, and visits Mes Shahr-e on Aug. 28.