Thu, 28 Oct, 2021
Tehran: Islamic Republic of Iran's Esteghlal FC claimed the Hazfi Cup for a record seventh time after a narrow 1-0 win over Khooneh be Khooneh on Thursday.
Senegalese forward Mame Thiam rose to the occasion to score the only goal of the game in the 35th minute, courtesy of Khosro Heydari’s cross into the box which proved to be enough to beat the Babol-based club in an exciting final.
Esteghlal, who were ensured a place in the 2019 AFC Champions League after finishing third in the Iran Pro League in April, will continue their pursuit of a third Asian club Continental title after an impressive run in their 2018 AFC Champions League campaign, where they finished unbeaten as Group D winners.
Winfried Schäfer’s charges take on compatriots Zobahan FC in the Round of 16, on May 8 and 15.