SHR-E QODS, Iran (Interstat) — Esteghlal defeated Foolad Sepahan 2-0 on Saturday in a Persian Gulf Pro League match at Shahr-e Qods Stadium. Jasir Asani scored in the fourth minute, and Esmaeil Gholizadeh added a goal in the 10th minute. Esteghlal improved to 2-0-0 in the Persian Gulf Pro League and across all competitions. Foolad Sepahan fell to 0-2-0 in both. The victory extended Esteghlal’s winning start to the season, while Foolad Sepahan remain winless. Esteghlal have not conceded a goal in any of their three matches this season, including a 4-0 win over Mes Shahr-e and a 1-0 victory at Nassaji Maz. Esteghlal have won both of their home matches this season. Foolad Sepahan have been shut out in each of their two losses. Esteghlal next face Foolad Khuzestan FC on Thursday. Foolad Sepahan will host Gol Gohar Sirjan FC on Thursday. Both matches are part of the Persian Gulf Pro League calendar.