MASJED SOLEYMAN, Iran (Interstat) — Naft M.I.S and Saipa played to a 1-1 draw Monday in a global football match. Saipa opened the scoring in the 18th minute, but Naft M.I.S answered four minutes later with a 22nd-minute goal. Both goals came in the first half, and the defenses held through the remaining time. The visitors could not restore their lead, and the hosts could not find a second goal. The result moved Saipa’s season record in the competition to two wins, two losses and one draw. Naft M.I.S’s competition record stands at one win, no losses and two draws. Across all competitions, Saipa is now two wins, two losses and one draw, while Naft M.I.S is one win, no losses and two draws. Saipa had entered after a loss to Shenavarsazi Qeshm, and Naft M.I.S had drawn at Novin Ahvaz in its previous match. The teams will next turn their attention to upcoming fixtures.