Saeb Mohebbi scored for Havadar just five minutes into the goal and Esteghlal defender Iman Salimi scored an own goal in the 17th minute.
Esteghlal right back Kevin Yamga halved the deficit from the penalty spot in the 23rd minute.
Mehrdad Mohammadi equalized the match just after the hour mark and he scored the winning goal in the 81st minute.