Sepahan claimed a hard-fought 0-1 away victory against Aluminium Arak in an Iranian Pro League fixture on December 10, 2025. The match result saw the visiting side secure all three points with a solitary goal in a closely fought contest. The decisive moment arrived just after the hour mark when Sepahan's striker found space in the box and fired a low shot past the Arak goalkeeper, proving to be the only goal of the game. The match process was characterized by Sepahan's controlled possession and Aluminium Arak's resilient defensive block, with the home side threatening on the counter-attack but failing to find a finishing touch. A key incident was a penalty appeal for Aluminium Arak waved away by the referee in the first half, a decision that stood after a brief VAR check. This result had significant table impact, allowing Sepahan to keep pace with the Pro League leaders, while Aluminium Arak remained in a mid-table position. The Sepahan manager praised his team's patience, while the Arak coach lamented his side's lack of clinical edge in the final third. The starting lineups showed Sepahan fielding a strong side, underlining their intent to challenge for the title.