ISP- Vahedi-Nikbakht's last minute winner gave Esteghlal, and all the Iranians a sweet victory over Al-Ittihad and put Esteghlal in to the next round of Asian Club Championship.
Esteghlal increased the pressure even more on Al-Ittihad's goal for the rest of the game, with only occasional counter attacks by the Saudi side. The game seemed to be heading toward a 1-1 final score, but in the third minute of the injury time, Navazi passed the ball to AkbarPour on the right side of the Al-Ittihad penalty box. He went passed one player and crossed the ball to the far post. Nikbakht jumped high, to meet the ball, and scored with a brilliant header. He ran towards the fans in the Azadi Stadium, and threw his top into the crowd. Even a last minute fight by the Saudi players didn't stop them losing to the Iranian Champions. |
Esteghlal Flying the Flag for Iran in Asia
- Persianleague
- - Jan 04, 2002
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