Mehdi Taremi scored the only goal of the match in the 40th minute.
Elsewhere, Tractor Sazi beat Machin Sazi 2-0 in Tabriz derby thanks to a brace from Mohammad Iranpourian.
Esteghlal of Tehran was held to a 1-1 draw by newly promoted Paykan.
Zobahan drew with Gostaresh Foolad 1-1, Sanat Naft Abadan beat Sepahan 1-0, holder Esteghlal Khuzestan was held to a 2-2 draw with Naft Tehran and Saipa drew with Padideh 1-1.
Persepolis remained top of the table with 10 points, followed by Tractor Sazi and Sanat Naft Abadan with eight points.
By Tasnim News Agency
