Rewritten Title:
Esteghlal’s Super Cup Legacy: A Look Back Before the Clash with Tractor
Rewritten Article:
Esteghlal’s Historic Super Cup Triumph
Esteghlal is set to face Tractor on Monday night, carrying with them the memory of their sole Iranian Super Cup victory. Under the leadership of Ricardo Sá Pinto, the Blues celebrated their first—and so far only—Super Cup title in the fall of 2022 (1401 SH).
The Decisive Match Against Nassaji
The historic clash pitted Esteghlal against Nassaji, champions of the 21st league season and the Hazfi Cup. A single goal by Arslan Motahari secured victory for Esteghlal, etching their name in Super Cup history. Interestingly, Motahari was initially not part of Sá Pinto’s plans that summer and was even placed on the transfer list. However, after Esteghlal failed to sign Kaveh Rezaei, Motahari stayed, trained relentlessly, and eventually cemented his place in the starting lineup.
A New Chapter for Motahari
Though the Super Cup hero is no longer with Esteghlal, his legacy remains. Motahari is now set to join Fajr Sepasi for the upcoming 25th league season, marking a new phase in his career.
As Esteghlal prepares for their upcoming match, fans will undoubtedly recall the determination and triumph that defined their last major cup success.