PLDC – Persepolis football team was defeated against Saipa 2-0 and failed to reach the final of the four-a-side Shohada Cup.
In the match held in Tehran’s Share-Qods Stadium, Mohammad Reza Soleymani scored the first goal and Persepolis midfielder Ahmad Nourollahi scored an own goal in the 68th minute.
Earlier on the day, Shahin Bushehr defeated Nirooy-e Zamini 2-1.
On Friday, Saipa will play Shahin Bushehr to determine the champion and Persepolis meet Nirooy-e Zamini in the third-place match.
The first edition of Shohada Cup was held in 2012, where Tractor Sazi won the title after defeating Esteghlal 2-1.
Saba claimed the title of the second edition, edging past Persepolis 1-0.
Tractor Sazi once again won the title in the third edition after defeating Saipa 3-0.
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