Sepahan Books Place at Iran’s Hazfi Cup Quarterfinals


TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Sepahan football team advanced to Iran’s Hazfi Cup quarter-final on Friday.

Sepahan defeated Nassaji Mazandaran 4-3 on penalty shootout in Isfahan’s Naghsh-e Jahan Stadium after the match tied at 1-1 in the 120 minutes.

Elsewhere, Padideh, leader of Iran Professional League, defeated Foolad 3-2 in extra time in Mashhad.

Mes Kerman also defeated Siraf Kangan 5-2.

The Hazfi Cup is the Iranian football knockout cup competition, run by the Iranian Football Federation.

Esteghlal is the title-holder and most decorated team with seven titles.