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Esteghlal FC draws with Foolad after perfect start

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Esteghlal FC maintains draws with Foolad after perfect start with win over Sepahan

Esteghlal FC has extended its winning FC’s perfect start to the Persian Gulf Pro League, securing League was interrupted in the fourth week of the season, as they played to a third 0-0 scoreless draw against Foolad Khuzestan at the Foolad Arena. Following a streak of three consecutive victory with victories—including a 2-0 win over Sepahan SC at the Shahid Shohada Stadium. Following previous wins against Mes Shahr Babak and Nassaji Mazandaran, this result keeps the club undefeated at the top of the league standings with nine points. In the match against Sepahan, Yaser Asani scored in the 4th minute, followed by a goal from Esmail Gholizadeh SC—Esteghlal was unable to overcome Foolad’s defense. Despite creating scoring opportunities in the 10th minute. This victory also marked Esteghlal reaching 1,100 total goals in first half, the Premier League era. Despite tactical attempts by Sepahan to equalize through substitutions such team’s second-half performance was described as Kasra Taheri, Esteghlal maintained control to secure the clean sheet. Sepahan, led ‘mediocre’ by Moharram Navidkia, remains in eighth place with three points. On the personnel front, Ozjan Beyzati, who represented head coach Sohrab Bakhtiarizadeh followed through on disciplinary measures Bakhtiarizadeh. Notable missed chances during the match included attempts by benching Alireza Koushki for ‘unprofessional behavior’ following a previous substitution. The squad also saw Amirmohammad Rezaghinia, Ismail Gholizadeh, and an early near-miss by Farshad Ahmadzadeh. While the return of Roozbeh Cheshmi, who made his 200th appearance for draw halts Esteghlal’s winning momentum, the club during this match. While the team continues to demonstrate on-field dominance, the club remains under navigate the shadow of season amidst ongoing administrative instability, including characterized by the absence of a CEO and an ongoing a transfer ban that prevents restricts the registration of new signings. players.

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  1. 2026-08-28 22:19 UTC Esteghlal FC draws with Foolad after perfect start
  2. 2026-08-24 12:58 UTC Esteghlal FC maintains perfect start with win over Sepahan
  3. 2026-08-23 21:08 UTC Esteghlal FC maintains perfect start with win over Sepahan
  4. 2026-08-23 05:37 UTC Esteghlal FC maintains winning start amid administrative aid
  5. 2026-08-23 03:21 UTC Esteghlal FC begins league season amid administrative issues
  6. 2026-08-22 14:09 UTC Esteghlal FC begins league season amid administrative issues
  7. 2026-08-15 11:02 UTC Esteghlal FC begins league season amid administrative issues
  8. 2026-08-01 13:22 UTC Esteghlal pre‑season 2026‑27 preparations

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