Shahab Zahedi Scores Winner against Kashima Antlers


TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Shahab Zahedi scored a goal against Kashima Antlers as Avispa Fukuoka won the match 1-0 on Wednesday.

The Iranian forward was on target in the 52nd minute at the Best Denki Stadium.

Zahedi, who joined the J-League team from Iran’s Persepolis in the January transfer window, had scored his first goal on Saturday against Urawa Reds.

Fukuoka moved up to 12th in the 20-team table with eight points out of six matches.

Kashima is fifth, three points behind leader Machida Zelvia.