 In the same season in the Azadegan League, Pious fared no better, scoring 4 goals in 12 games as Persepolis lost in the final to Pas Tehran on penalties.In the 1993–94 season Persepolis again finished as runners-up in the Azadegan League.Pious' 8 goals in 13 games was not enough as the club finished three points behind champions Saipa.