Tehran - First division Esteqlal
crushed Paykan on Monday afternoon to stand at the top of the Azadegan
premier clubs league table with 24 points.
The early 7th minute dramatic goal scored by veteran midfielder Sirous Din
Mohammadi rejuvinated the blue-clad side applauded warmly by fans waving
blue-color flags sitting at the Azadi gymnasium stand.
The second goal was scored when the outstretched arms of the Paykan
goalkeeper failed to save out the strong shot by Seyed Faraz Fatemi in the
14th minute in the first half.
Esteqlal's opponent, on the other side
fought back to score the only goal in the 22nd minute by forward Hassan
Ostovari, but a third score was registered in the 58th minute of the
second half by Mojahed Khazirawi.
Esteqlal's 3-1 win versus first division Paykan raised the squad to the
top of the table.
Also Zob-ahan beats Aboomolsem in Mashahd. Zobahan made a last minute goal
to give them the win over the home team, AbooMoslem of Mashhad. The goal
scorer, was Hamid Azizzadeh, who has recently been invited to Team Melli
and has done very well this year as their Attacking defenseman.