Esteghlal Khozestan claimed a valuable 1-0 away victory at Mes Rafsanjan in the Iran Pro League on February 7, 2026. The match, with a 20:30 kick-off, was a tight contest settled by a second-half goal from the visiting side. After a first half with few clear chances, Esteghlal Khozestan grew into the game and scored the winner around the 70-minute mark following a swift attacking move down the right flank. Mes Rafsanjan pushed for an equalizer in the final stages, forcing the Esteghlal goalkeeper into a spectacular save in stoppage time, but could not find the net. The three points on the road were a significant result for Esteghlal Khozestan, helping to distance themselves from the lower reaches of the table. For Mes Rafsanjan, it was another frustrating home defeat where they lacked a cutting edge in the final third, leaving them looking over their shoulder in the league standings.