3/18/2006
IRNA

Persepolis came from one goal down to trounce the home team Malavan 3-1 in the 26th week of the fifth Iran Pro League in Takhti Stadium in Bandar Anzali, northern Gilan Province, Friday.

Malavan had a dream start as Mohammad Gholamin took the lead from penalty spot after five minutes.

But Persepolis defender Shays Rezaei, who conceded the penalty, leveled the match on 16 minutes with a powerful drive from close range.

The visitor made it 2-1 through the advancing defender Ali Ansarian, who headed home a trademark long throw from striker Ali Alizadeh one minute later.

Alizadeh celebrated the third in the 21st minute, poking home a Mehrzad Ma'danchi cross.

Some 15,000 fans watched the match in a cold day.

Fereydoun Esfahanian refereed the match.

Persepolis is in the eighth place with 35 points and one match in hand and Malavan in the 12th spot on 29.