Title: The Stage is Set: Esteghlal and Foolad Discover Opening Fixtures in Women’s First League
The draw for the new season of Iran’s Women’s Football First League has been conducted, finalizing the groups and setting the stage for a highly competitive campaign. All participating teams have now learned their paths for the upcoming season, with a particular spotlight on the debut of Esteghlal Tehran’s women’s team, which is already being touted as a championship contender.
A League Divided: The Group Structure
As per the planned structure, the teams have been split into two groups of six. This format ensures a intense round of initial matches as clubs vie for a top position to advance to the later stages of the competition.
- Group A features: Shabestan Hotels Rasht, Hamedan Representative, Kosar Fars, Hassan Zadeh Urmia, Shahbaz Faraz Sofeh, and the debutants, Esteghlal Tehran.
- Group B comprises: Azad Varzesh Zagros, Varesh Mazandaran, Mehregan Pardis, Hafez Shahrraz, Foolad Khuzestan, and Tookan Mahan Aria.
The league’s composition was finalized following the last-minute withdrawal of Chadormalu Ardakan from the tournament.
Opening Day Showdowns
The action is scheduled to kick off on the 16th of October. The first-week fixtures promise exciting clashes right from the start:
Group A
- Shabestan Hotels Rasht vs. Shahbaz Faraz Sofeh
- Hamedan Representative vs. Hassan Zadeh Urmia
- Kosar Fars vs. Esteghlal Tehran
Group B
- Azad Varzesh Zagros vs. Hafez Shahrraz
- Foolad Khuzestan vs. Varesh Mazandaran
- Mehregan Pardis vs. Tookan Mahan Aria
This new season marks a significant moment for women’s football in Iran, showcasing the growing structure and competitive spirit within the sport.