Goal - Indonesia have lined up a friendly match against Iran in October to form part of their preparation for their 2011 Asian Cup qualifiers at the end of the year. The Indonesians will take on Kuwait on November 14 and 18.
Persepolis joins title race thanks to Baqeri
PTV - Persepolis has defeated Saba Battery to move to fourth place, putting behind the two disappointing draws at the beginning of the season. The Reds were the dominant side throughout the Friday night match; however, their attacks were met with a solid Saba defense in the first half.
Esteqlal claims IPL top spot
PTV - Tehran’s popular soccer team Esteqlal has claimed the top spot following a goalless match against Malavan at the Takhti Stadium in Anzali. The defending champions stood in Iran Premier League’s (IPL) first place with eight points after four weeks on Friday night.
Iran seeks to learn from English soccer
PTV - Vice President of Iranian soccer federation, Mehdi Taj, says talks with England’s football officials are aimed at exchanging coaches and technical information.
Qotbi meets Arsenal, Man City officials
PTV - Iran’s national soccer team coach, Afshin Qotbi, says he has met with Arsenal and Manchester City club officials to increase cooperation between Iran and England. “I visited Arsenal officials and the club’s boss Arsene Wenger and watched the team’s training sessions,” Qotbi said on Tuesday.
Iran might play friendlies against England
PTV - Iran’s national team soccer coach, Afshin Qotbi, has had positive talks with England’s football officials to hold some friendly matches. “Afshin Qotbi had positive talks with England’s football officials to hold a training camp and some friendly matches,” Iran’s Football Federation Vice President Mehdi Taj told IRNA on Sunday.
Persepolis celebrates season’s first victory
PTV - Tehran’s popular soccer team Persepolis has celebrated its first victory in the ninth Iranian Premier League (IPL) against Pas Hamedan. The Reds defeated the home side 2-1 at the newly-established 15,000-seater Shahid Mofatteh Stadium in the city of Hamedan on Thursday evening.