Esteghlal coach vows to defeat Persepolis in Tehran derby

MNA – TEHRAN, Esteghlal coach Parviz Mazlumi has said his team will defeat archrival Persepolis in Tehran derby on Friday.

Esteghlal beat Persepolis two times during the last season and the Blues are going to clinch their third successive victory over the Reds, according to Mazlumi.

Speaking after a 3-2 loss to Traktorsazi of Tabriz at the Azadi Stadium, he noted, “We needed this defeat to get ready for derby. I promise you that [Esteghlal] will beat Persepolis on Friday.”

“Unfortunately, our players made big mistakes against Traktorsazi and we lost them our home game. I will punish the players, who made mistakes in this match,” Esteghlal coach said.