Match Report
The table read 19th (Shahre Baran, 37 pts) against 11th (Naft Masjed Soleyman, 48 pts), 11 points apart. Naft Masjed Soleyman's recent output lagged their position: 18th on form over five rounds while 11th in the table. Scoring rates set the scale: Shahre Baran 0.76 scored and 1.13 conceded per game, Naft Masjed Soleyman 1.03 and 1.03, with the league averaging 1.04.
The match was played at Dr. Azodi Stadium in Rasht (capacity 15,000). Shahre Baran led 1-0 at the break, and the second half added 3 goals for the 2-2 full-time score.


