Match Report
On the table this was a mismatch: Naft Bandar Abbas (9th, 42 pts) held a 34-point advantage over Shahrdari Astara (18th, 8 pts). Naft Bandar Abbas's recent output lagged their position: 17th on form over five rounds while 9th in the table. Against a league average of 0.88 goals per team per game, Naft Bandar Abbas ran at 0.94 scored and 0.88 conceded, Shahrdari Astara at 0.41 and 2.38.
Shahrdari Astara had not won in 15 games.
Khalij Fars Stadium in Bandar-Abbas staged the fixture, a ground that holds 5,000. Naft Bandar Abbas led 3-1 at the break, and the second half added 4 goals for the 7-1 full-time score.




