We're less than 24 hours away from the kick-off of the last day of the 2014/15 season.
All games tomorrow will be played simultaneously at 19:30 Iran time (16:00 CET, 11:00 EST) with the exception of the derby (PP vs. EsEs) that will be played at 17:00 Iran time (13:30 CET, 8:30 EST).
Perspolis - Esteghlal: Both teams only playing for pride as the result will make no difference to either one of them. Most observers have called this game the most useless or least significant derby of all time! Branko's contract is until the end of next season, but as far as I know GN's has not yet been renewed and with recent talk from Pashazzdeh about taking over EsEs for 5 years (financially), GN's future at EsEs could very well depend on this game.
Tractor - Naft: The championship game! As reported previously, tickets are only 5,000 T's and Tractor officials have arranged for victory celebrations after the match. Both coaches have said that the championship will be decided in this game (i.e. there will NOT be a tie).
Sepahan - Saipa: Faraki hoping to become only the 2nd coach in IPL's history to win back-to-back championships with two different clubs - that would require a tie in the Tractor-Naft game. Standing in his way is Jalali who has once before caused a final day upset - in the 08/09 season thrashing Zob and making the title go to EsEs.
Padideh - Zob Ahan: Important game for Gol Mohammadi because Zob will clinch an ACL spot for next season without the need to beat Naft in the Hazfi Cup final - although they would also gain direct qualification to the competition, rather than going through play-offs, by winning the Hazfi Cup. To clinch the ACL spot tomorrow, they just need a tie in this game.
Saba - Foolad: Skocic still has a slim chance of securing an ACL spot. For that, they need to win this game and hope that Zob will lose against Padideh tomorrow and also lose the Hazfi Cup final against Naft. Skocic's contract has already been renewed for another 24 months.
Malavan - Naft M.S: Karimi had a GREAT run after taking over Malavan in mid season, pulling them well out of relegation zone within a few weeks. But they've been disappointing in the last few games and they face the prospect of relegation. Karimi has been promised a 36 month contract, but without a doubt he would have to keep Malavan in the IPL. Naft M.S. have already been relegated.
EsEs Khuzestan - Peykan: Vital game as both teams face relegation. Peykan need a win and ope that either Malavan or Rah Ahan will lose their game. Any other result and they'll be facing a relegation playoff at the very least. EsEs can theoretically do with a tie if Malavan lose their game with a 2 goal margin or more.
Rah Ahan - Gostaresh: Rah Ahan are still in danger of direct relegation because of their atrocious goal difference. Even a tie could put them in the relegation play-off, so they will certainly play to win this game.
All games tomorrow will be played simultaneously at 19:30 Iran time (16:00 CET, 11:00 EST) with the exception of the derby (PP vs. EsEs) that will be played at 17:00 Iran time (13:30 CET, 8:30 EST).
Perspolis - Esteghlal: Both teams only playing for pride as the result will make no difference to either one of them. Most observers have called this game the most useless or least significant derby of all time! Branko's contract is until the end of next season, but as far as I know GN's has not yet been renewed and with recent talk from Pashazzdeh about taking over EsEs for 5 years (financially), GN's future at EsEs could very well depend on this game.
Tractor - Naft: The championship game! As reported previously, tickets are only 5,000 T's and Tractor officials have arranged for victory celebrations after the match. Both coaches have said that the championship will be decided in this game (i.e. there will NOT be a tie).
Sepahan - Saipa: Faraki hoping to become only the 2nd coach in IPL's history to win back-to-back championships with two different clubs - that would require a tie in the Tractor-Naft game. Standing in his way is Jalali who has once before caused a final day upset - in the 08/09 season thrashing Zob and making the title go to EsEs.
Padideh - Zob Ahan: Important game for Gol Mohammadi because Zob will clinch an ACL spot for next season without the need to beat Naft in the Hazfi Cup final - although they would also gain direct qualification to the competition, rather than going through play-offs, by winning the Hazfi Cup. To clinch the ACL spot tomorrow, they just need a tie in this game.
Saba - Foolad: Skocic still has a slim chance of securing an ACL spot. For that, they need to win this game and hope that Zob will lose against Padideh tomorrow and also lose the Hazfi Cup final against Naft. Skocic's contract has already been renewed for another 24 months.
Malavan - Naft M.S: Karimi had a GREAT run after taking over Malavan in mid season, pulling them well out of relegation zone within a few weeks. But they've been disappointing in the last few games and they face the prospect of relegation. Karimi has been promised a 36 month contract, but without a doubt he would have to keep Malavan in the IPL. Naft M.S. have already been relegated.
EsEs Khuzestan - Peykan: Vital game as both teams face relegation. Peykan need a win and ope that either Malavan or Rah Ahan will lose their game. Any other result and they'll be facing a relegation playoff at the very least. EsEs can theoretically do with a tie if Malavan lose their game with a 2 goal margin or more.
Rah Ahan - Gostaresh: Rah Ahan are still in danger of direct relegation because of their atrocious goal difference. Even a tie could put them in the relegation play-off, so they will certainly play to win this game.
I'm not too keen on a random fanless Naft either. So hoping for a soul crushing tie between them.
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