Match Report
Shahrdari Astara, 14th on 33 points, faced a 40-point deficit to Chadormalu SC (3rd, 73). The last five rounds placed Shahrdari Astara 8th in the league for form — higher than their 14th in the standings. Against a league average of 0.96 goals per team per game, Shahrdari Astara ran at 0.65 scored and 1.24 conceded, Chadormalu SC at 1.38 and 0.59.
Momentum sat with Chadormalu SC, winners of their last three, having scored in 15 consecutive games. The last-five ledger: Shahrdari Astara 4/15, Chadormalu SC 13/15.
Vahdat Stadium in Astara staged the fixture, a ground that holds 500. Half-time and full-time told different stories: it was 0-0 at the break, before 3 more goals closed it at 0-3.