Rewritten Title: Landmark Decision Reinstates Fans for High-Stakes Cup Match Between Persepolis and Tractor
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In a significant development for Iranian football, a major cup clash between two of the country’s premier clubs will now be played in front of a live audience, following a successful appeal.
Appeal Overturns Fan Ban for Cup Showdown
The CEO of Tractor Football Club, Saeed Mazhari Zadeh, has officially confirmed that the upcoming Hazfi Cup match between Tractor and Tehran’s Persepolis will proceed with fan attendance. This decision marks a reversal of a previous ruling that would have seen the match played behind closed doors.
Federation Committee Approves Fan Presence
According to an announcement from Tractor Club’s official media, the decision was made after the club’s diligent follow-ups with the Football Federation’s Appeals Committee. The committee reviewed the initial verdict and amended it, granting permission for spectators to attend the highly anticipated cup fixture.
“This passionate cup match between Tractor and Persepolis will be held with the enthusiastic presence of fans,” Mazhari Zadeh stated, highlighting the resolution of the matter.
Separate Ruling for League Match Stands
The official further clarified that while the cup match will be open to the public, a separate, prior ruling concerning the two teams’ upcoming league match remains in effect. The return leg in the Persian Gulf Pro League will be held without spectators, as initially decided.
This distinction underscores a case-by-case approach by the football authorities, ensuring the cup encounter benefits from the electric atmosphere that only a live crowd can provide.