3 – 2
“Abolfazl Jalali opens scoring just before halftime to give Esteghlal the lead”
Pivotal“Saeed Saharkhizan doubles Esteghlal's advantage with a well-taken finish”
“Hooman Rabizadeh converts penalty to reduce deficit and set up tense finale”
Esteghlal
Shams Azar Qazvin
Esteghlal secured a crucial 3-2 victory over Shams Azar Qazvin in a match that swung dramatically in their favor following an early red card. The hosts capitalized on their numerical advantage through goals from Abolfazl Jalali and Saeed Saharkhizan, establishing a commanding 2-0 lead by the hour mark. Despite Shams Azar's late penalty from Hooman Rabizadeh offering hope of a comeback, Esteghlal held firm to claim three vital points that bolster their position in the Persian Gulf Pro League standings. The victory extends Esteghlal's positive momentum and demonstrates their ability to control matches when presented with favorable circumstances.
