Match Report
In the standings it was Esteghlal Khuzestan 14th on 28 points, Sanat Naft 16th on 21 — separated by 7. On the form table Esteghlal Khuzestan stood 7th over the last five rounds, despite being 14th overall. Scoring rates set the scale: Esteghlal Khuzestan 1.03 scored and 1.4 conceded per game, Sanat Naft 0.8 and 1.63, with the league averaging 1.09.
Across 4 recorded meetings, Esteghlal Khuzestan have 1 win to Sanat Naft's 0, with 3 draws, at 2.75 goals per meeting. Home advantage has meant little here: 25% of the meetings went to the host. These meetings skew tight — only 25% saw more than two goals.
The match was played at Ghadir Stadium (capacity 30,000). On the scoreboard, it was 1-1 at the break; 1 second-half goal set the final 2-1.
Goal scorers
Esteghlal Khuzestan: O. Ndong (19'), Aso Rostam (90') · Sanat Naft: T. Rikani (45')
Key stats
Possession: Esteghlal Khuzestan 50% · Sanat Naft 50% · Total shots: 11-3 · On target: 2-1 · Corners: 5-6