Persepolis defeats Mes Shahr Babak 3-0 to reach 20 points

Persepolis secured a 3-0 victory against Mes Shahr Babak, a result that brings their total points to 20. Following the match, head coach Mehdi Tartar praised his players' performance and the conduct of the fans.

Tartar noted that while the team was caught on the counter-attack in the first half, the opponent's red card allowed Persepolis to dominate the game. He specifically highlighted Mohammad Khodabandehloo's performance in the midfield and expressed hope that his players' development would lead to national team call-ups.

The victory provides psychological momentum for Persepolis as they prepare for their upcoming match against rivals Esteghlal. By securing three points before Esteghlal's fixture, Persepolis has positioned themselves to maintain pressure at the top of the league table.