Thu Feb 27 15:50:00 UTC 2025: ## Persepolis Dominates 105th Tehran Derby, Ending 10-Year Drought
**Tehran, Iran** – Persepolis secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over rivals استقلال (Esteghlal) in the 105th Tehran derby, marking a significant achievement for the club. This win signifies the first time in ten years that Persepolis has defeated Esteghlal in both league matches of a single season. The last time this feat was accomplished was in the 14th league season. Interestingly, similar to this season, Persepolis fielded two different coaches for the two derby matches in that season as well. Esteghlal has only achieved this double victory over Persepolis once, in the 11th league season. This latest victory also closes the gap between Persepolis and league leaders Tractor. The win further solidifies Persepolis’s strong season and underscores their dominance in this historic rivalry.
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