Esteghlal FC vs Paykan: Thrilling 2-2 Draw in Iran

Match Summary

In an enthralling encounter at Azadi Stadium on September 21, 2025, Esteghlal FC and Paykan ended in a dramatic 2-2 draw. The match showcased intense competition as both teams displayed their skills and determination. Esteghlal FC, playing at home, fought hard but could not secure a win against a resilient Paykan side. The draw reflected the balance of power on the day, leaving both teams to share the spoils in the Persian Gulf Pro League clash.

Match Events

2'K. Taheri Paykan

23'K. Taheri (M. Azarpad) Paykan

24'M. Bagheri Paykan

26'M. Bagheri Paykan

30'A. Sadeghi (M. Bagheri) Paykan

39'A. Aghasi Esteghlal FC

45+5'J. Asani Esteghlal FC

45'J. Asani Esteghlal FC

46'S. Jafari (M. Ali Faramarzi) Paykan

48'K. Taheri Paykan

50'A. Aghasi (M. R. Azadi) Esteghlal FC

58'N. Entezari Paykan

68'Munir El Haddadi (A. Razzaghinia) Esteghlal FC

68'D. Nazon (S. Saharkhizan) Esteghlal FC

68'A. Zoleikhaei (H. Goudarzi) Esteghlal FC

71'A. Gohari Paykan

79'A. Adan Esteghlal FC

80'J. Asani (Penalty) Esteghlal FC

84'M. Azarpad (E. Jamshidi) Paykan

84'F. Emamali (O. Fahmi Maleki) Paykan

Lineups

Esteghlal FC

76 H. Farabbasi
2 S. Hardani
4 R. Cheshmi
23 A. Aghasi
72 A. Zoleikhaei
88 M. Ahmadi
22 D. Ndong
17 Munir El Haddadi
70 J. Asani
20 A. Koushki
9 D. Nazon

Substitutes

1 A. Adan
7 M. R. Azadi
8 A. Razzaghinia
11 S. Saharkhizan
12 M. Djenepo
15 A. Zamani
19 S. Fallah
27 H. Goudarzi
60 S. Hosseinifar
80 M. Eslami
87 E. Gholizadeh

Coach: Ricardo Manuel Andrade e Silva Sá Pinto

Paykan

34 A. Gohari
14 S. Tavakoli
5 M. Bagheri
12 M. Teymouri
11 F. Amiri
23 M. Azarpad
10 S. Jafari
28 N. Entezari
80 A. Sadeghi
9 F. Emamali
90 K. Taheri