Naft Gachsaran Edges Saipa 1‑0 Behind Ashena’s Second-Half Goal

TEHRAN (Interstat) — Naft Gachsaran beat home side Saipa 1-0 on Tuesday behind Sadrallah Ashena’s 61st-minute goal. Ashena, who played 90 minutes, scored the game’s only goal, and Naft Gachsaran held its lead through the final whistle. The hosts were unable to reply after the break. Naft Gachsaran’s record in this competition is now 2 wins, 1 loss and 2 draws, and its record across all competitions is also 2 wins, 1 loss and 2 draws. Saipa’s competition record is now 2 wins, 3 losses and 1 draw, and its overall record is also 2 wins, 3 losses and 1 draw. Naft Gachsaran previously beat Fard 4-2, lost 1-0 at Pars Janoobi Jam, drew 1-1 with Novin Ahvaz and drew 0-0 at Naft Bandar Abbas. Saipa previously drew 1-1 at Naft M.I.S, lost 1-0 to Shenavarsazi Qeshm, lost 2-0 at Shahin Bandar Ameri, beat Niroye Zamini 2-1 and won 1-0 at Mes Kerman.