MASJED SOLEYMAN, Iran (Interstat) — Ali Mohammadi scored in the seventh minute and Naft M.I.S defeated Fard 1-0 Sunday. Mohammadi played the full match and recorded the game’s only goal. Naft M.I.S improved to 1-0-0 in the competition and 1-0-0 across all competitions. Fard dropped to 0-1-1 in the competition and 0-1-1 overall. Fard’s previous result this season was a 0-0 draw against Shenavarsazi Qeshm. Naft M.I.S led after the early goal and held the advantage through the closing stages. Fard could not find an equalizer. The home side protected its lead and secured the victory. The result gave Naft M.I.S its first win of the season and left Fard still seeking its first victory. Ali Mohammadi’s seventh-minute goal was the difference for Naft M.I.S. The home team maintained its advantage for the rest of the match, and Fard was unable to produce a comeback. The match ended 1-0 after the final whistle.