TEHRAN (Interstat) — Aref Rostami scored in the 54th minute, lifting Esteghlal Khz to a 1-0 victory over Tractor Sazi on Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026, in a Persian Gulf Pro League match at Shahid Dastgerdi Stadium. Esteghlal Khz secured the home win after a scoreless first half. Tractor Sazi finished with no goals. The result left Tractor Sazi with 0 wins, 0 losses and 1 draw in the competition and across all competitions. Esteghlal Khz moved to 0 wins and 0 losses in the competition and across all competitions. Tractor Sazi previously defeated Gol Gohar Sirjan FC 1-0 on Friday, Sept. 4, 2026, and played Shams Azar to a scoreless draw on Monday, Aug. 31, 2026. Esteghlal Khz next travels to Gol Gohar Sirjan FC on Friday, Oct. 9, 2026, while Tractor Sazi will host Esteghlal on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026. The game was organized by the Persian Gulf Pro League in Iran.