TEHRAN – Fulad missing six regulars due to suspension and injury beat the visiting Malavan 1-0 in the last game of the 29th week of the fifth Iran Pro League in Takhti Stadium in southern city of Abadan Monday.

Hojjatollah Chaharmahali scored the sole goal of the match, heading home after 10 minutes.

The victory helped the holder move up two spots, occupying the seventh slot on 41 points. Malavan remains at 11th place with 33 points.

The last week matches have been slated for Friday. Esteqlal and Pas, of Tehran, have a cutthroat competition for the coveted title.