Match Report
The table gap was wide: 19 points between Khouneh Be Khouneh Babol (4th, 58 pts) and Shahrdari Ardabil (18th, 39 pts). Khouneh Be Khouneh Babol's recent output lagged their position: 13th on form over five rounds while 4th in the table. In league terms the two rates read 1.11/1.29 for Shahrdari Ardabil and 1.03/0.89 for Khouneh Be Khouneh Babol (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.04.
The venue was Takhti Ardabil, with room for 3,000 spectators. On the scoreboard, it was 0-0 at the break; 6 second-half goals set the final 3-3.


