Match Report
In the standings it was Shahrdari Ardabil 18th on 39 points, Shahre Baran 19th on 37 — separated by 2. Shahrdari Ardabil had been over-performing their table position on recent form: 13th in the league over the last five rounds against 18th overall. Against a league average of 1.04 goals per team per game, Shahrdari Ardabil ran at 1.11 scored and 1.29 conceded, Shahre Baran at 0.76 and 1.13.
Shahrdari Ardabil were winless in 6. Defeat had followed defeat for Shahre Baran — four in succession.
Takhti Ardabil staged the fixture, a ground that holds 3,000. On the scoreboard, it was 0-0 at the break; 1 second-half goal set the final 1-0.


