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“Iranian Football Season Kicks Off with Esteghlal vs. Tractor Super Cup Clash – Secure Your Tickets Now!”
Iran’s Football Season Begins with High-Stakes Super Cup Showdown
Tehran – The new season of Iranian football officially opens today with a thrilling encounter between Esteghlal and Tractor in the Super Cup at Naghsh-e Jahan Stadium in Isfahan. The match, set for 7:30 PM (Monday, August 11, 2025), marks the first major trophy battle of the season, with both teams eager to claim early silverware.
A Battle of Pride and Prestige
Esteghlal, last season’s Hazfi Cup champions, face off against Tractor, who secured their first-ever league title in history. Beyond the trophy, this match carries immense symbolic weight, setting the tone for the upcoming season.
Tractor’s Goalkeeping Dilemma
Tractor enters the match with a major challenge: the absence of star goalkeeper Alireza Beiranvand, suspended for four months. With backup Hossein Pourhamidi also departed, the team may rely on 22-year-old Adib Zarei, known for his penalty-saving heroics last season. Despite missing key players like Ricardo Alves, Tractor’s lineup—featuring Mehdi Torabi, Amirhossein Hosseinzadeh, and Mehdi Hashemnejad—remains formidable.
Esteghlal’s New-Look Squad
Esteghlal, under new coach Ricardo Sá Pinto, has undergone significant changes, including the departure of captain Hossein Hosseini and the arrival of foreign signings like Dakens Nazon and Saeed Sahrkhizan. However, the team’s lack of cohesion could be a weakness, with several new players still adapting. Veterans like Rouzbeh Cheshmi and Ramin Rezaeian will be crucial in steadying the ship.
Ticket Sales and Match Details
- Tickets are available via Football Ticket (https://footballeticket.ir), with 31,500 seats allocated (including 1,500 for women).
- If the match ends in a draw after 90 minutes, extra time and penalties will decide the winner.
Fans are urged to secure tickets early, as demand is expected to be high for this historic season opener.
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