Foolad beats Esteghlal 1-0 in pre‑season friendly

Foolad Football Club defeated Esteghlal Football Club 1‑0 in a pre‑season friendly held in Tehran. The sole goal was scored in the third minute when left‑back Abolfazl Rezaghpour converted a close‑range chance. Shortly after, Esteghlal midfielder Mehran Ahmadi left the pitch with a pain complaint and was replaced by Mehdi Ghaedi.

The match saw several opportunities on both sides, including a header by Esteghlal’s Sahrakizadeh that went wide and a saved shot by goalkeeper Hamid Lak. Following the victory, Foolad prepared to travel to Ahvaz for its upcoming league fixture against Zob Ahan.