Fouldad of Khuzestan in semifinals of Hazfi Cup
Persianfootball.com – AHVAZ, Foulad of Khuzestan wins in penalty shots 3-0 to eliminate Persepolis of Tehran in the quarter finals of Iran’s Hazfi Cup this Sunday January 26, in Ghadir Stadium, Ahwaz.
Early in the first half in minute 4, a corner delivery was headed in Foulad’s goal by Abbaszadeh the Persepolis youngster.
For the rest of the first half no serious danger was created by any of the two sides and the first hale ended 0-1 in favor of Persepolis.
Early in the second half in minute 56, Foulad tied the match when Rahmani scored with a decisive shot from inside the box to make it 1-1.
At the end of the regular time, score remained the same 1-1 and the game was sent to extra time.
In extra time, none of the two clubs were able to score and in order to determine the winner the game was forced in to taking the penalty shots.
The penalty shots resulted in 3-0 victory in favor of Foulad which was enough to send Foulad of Khuzestan in to the semifinals of the Hazfi Cup.
In semifinals, Foulad will play Tractorsazi of Tabriz and Esteghlal of Tehran will play Mes of Kerman.