Persepolis came from behind to secure a hard-fought 2-1 away victory over Shams Azar Qazvin in the Iran Pro League on November 28, 2025. The match at Shams Azar's home ground saw the hosts take a surprising lead before the Iranian giants showed their quality to turn the game around. Shams Azar Qazvin scored first, sending their fans into raptures, but Persepolis responded with two goals, likely in the second half, to snatch the three points. This result was typical of a title-chasing side, demonstrating the resilience and firepower Persepolis possesses even when not at their fluent best. The win kept Persepolis firmly in the hunt at the top of the table, while Shams Azar was left with nothing to show for a valiant effort against one of the league's powerhouses. The Persepolis manager praised his team's character, while the Shams Azar coach took positives from the performance but highlighted the need to maintain concentration for the full ninety minutes.