Zob Ahan Knocked Out of Iran’s Hazfi Cup
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Zob Ahan football team suffered a home loss against Padideh of Mashhad in Round of 32 of Iran’s Hazfi Cup on Thursday.
In the match held in Isfahan’s Fooladshahr Stadium, Zob Ahan lost to Padideh 2-1 and bade farewell to the competition.
Abouzar Safarzadeh gave Zob Ahan the early lead just two minutes into the match but Saeid Sadeghi equalized the match in the 33rd minute.
Sadeghi silenced the stadium in the injury time with an amazing volley.
Saipa also defeated Iran’s second tier football team Sardar Bukan 2-1.
The Hazfi Cup is the Iranian football knockout cup competition, run by the Iranian Football Federation.
Esteghlal is title-holder and the most decorated team with seven titles.