Match Report
On the table this was a mismatch: Esteghlal Khuzestan (2nd, 57 pts) held a 28-point advantage over Khalij Fars (16th, 29 pts). Recent form flatters Khalij Fars's table spot — 7th league-wide over the last five rounds while sitting 16th. In league terms the two rates read 1.47/0.66 for Esteghlal Khuzestan and 0.66/1.31 for Khalij Fars (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 0.96.
The match was played at Ghadir Stadium (capacity 30,000). Half-time and full-time told different stories: it was 0-0 at the break, before 2 more goals closed it at 2-0.
Goal scorers
Esteghlal Khuzestan: A. Vaziri (65'), K. Zebarjad (87')
Key stats
Possession: Esteghlal Khuzestan 43% · Khalij Fars 57% · Total shots: 12-5 · On target: 4-2 · Corners: 4-3


