Alireza Beiranvand Sets Record for Minutes without Conceding Goal


TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Persepolis’s Alireza Beiranvand set a new Iran Professional League (IPL) record by going 718 minutes without conceding a goal.

Beiranvand broke the previous mark set by former Sepahan stopper Armenak Petrosian.

The Persepolis keeper surpassed Petrosian’s old mark of 704.

Persepolis football team was held to a 1-1 draw by Foolad in Ahvaz’s Ghadir Stadium on Sunday.

Godwin Mensha scored for Persepolis in the 14th minute and Rahim Zahivi equalized the match with one minute remaining.