Revised Title: National Cup Competition Intensifies as Esteghlal’s Knockout Match Schedule is Adjusted
The final rounds of the country’s prestigious National Cup are set to commence this Thursday, marking the eagerly anticipated entry of top-tier league clubs into the tournament. The competition’s structure has seen a strategic recalibration following the postponement of a key fixture.
A Rescheduled Derby and its Ripple Effect
The high-profile match between Tractor and Persepolis, originally slated for this stage, has been officially postponed. This administrative decision has created a cascading effect on the tournament’s schedule. Consequently, the kickoff time for the match between Esteghlal and Padideh Khalkhal has been moved forward. The fixture will now commence at 16:15 local time, two hours earlier than initially planned, at the Shahrdari Qods Stadium.
Updated Match Schedule for the Round of 32
The comprehensive and updated schedule for the National Cup’s Round of 32 ensures a seamless continuation of the games. The full list of matches is as follows:
Thursday, Azar 29
- Ba’sat Kermanshah vs. Naft o Gaz Gachsaran – 14:30 – Azadi Stadium, Kermanshah
- Saipa Tehran vs. Nassaji Mazandaran – 16:15 – Pas Qavamin Stadium, Tehran
- Foolad Hormozgan vs. Chooka Talesh – 16:15 – Khalij-e Fars Stadium, Bandar Abbas
Friday, Azar 30
- Mes Kerman vs. Sepahan Isfahan – 14:30 – Bahonar Stadium, Kerman
- Shams Azar Qazvin vs. Nirozamini Tehran – 16:30 – Sardar Azadegan Stadium, Qazvin
- Mes Shahre Babak vs. Fajr Sepasi – 15:00 – Sardar Soleimani Stadium, Shahre Babak
- Esteghlal vs. Padideh Khalkhal – 16:15 – Shohada Stadium, Qods City
Saturday, Azar 1
- Aluminum Arak vs. Malavan Bandar Anzali – 16:30 – Imam Khomeini Stadium, Arak (Rescheduled from Friday)
- Mes Rafsanjan vs. Damash Gilan – 16:15 – Shahada-ye Mes Rafsanjan Stadium
- Havadar Tehran vs. Bargh Shiraz – 14:30 – Enghelab Stadium, Karaj
- Paykan Tehran vs. Shahr Dari Nowshahr – 16:15 – Pas Qavamin Stadium, Tehran
- Chadormalu Ardakan vs. Zob Ahan Isfahan – 16:15 – Nasiri Stadium, Yazd
- Kheybar Khorramabad vs. Kia Tehran – 16:30 – Takhti Stadium, Khorramabad
- Gol Gohar Sirjan vs. Sanaat Saazi Qeshm – 13:30 – Sardar Soleimani Stadium, Sirjan
- Esteghlal Khuzestan vs. Foolad Khuzestan – 18:30 – Takhti Stadium, Abadan
This revised schedule underscores the dynamic nature of national sports management, ensuring the prestigious tournament proceeds with optimal organization and competitive integrity.