League

Crayford
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) Crayford City's Cyrus Nouri started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. An unexpectedly hard shot by Cyrus Nouri in the 4th minute of play forced Pahlavi AFC's goalkeeper Kamal Khakpour to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After a rather tough play, Pahlavi AFC's Sahand Ansarifard got a free kick in the 5th minute. Daryoush Nosrati was astounded when the referee showed him the red card after a seemingly innocent challenge, 8 minutes into the match. 7 minutes into the game, one of Crayford City:s players got tackled near the goal, and the referee blew for a penalty. Zia Sadeghi placed the ball on the penalty spot and got himself ready to shoot. Post out! The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Ramin Alipour during the 11th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Ramin Alipour kicked well hit freekick during the 11th minute of the match. In the 12th minute of the match Sahand Ansarifard shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Parham Kashi showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. Parham Kashi took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Abou Ali Modiri, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Ramin Alipour struck a weak shot in the 18th minute. Kamal Khakpour didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Crayford City. The supporters of Crayford City booed when Pahlavi AFC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 19 match minutes in a wonderful position. Sahand Ansarifard didn't get a good kick on the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Gholam Reza Bagheri in the 24th minute of play forced Crayford City's goalkeeper Parham Kashi to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After 26 minutes Crayford City's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Zia Sadeghi who took care of the corner kick. A well-hit corner resulted in Rostam Fazel heading the ball towards the goal, but to his dismay he misdirected it and missed the goal completely. An unexpected shot in the 29th minute by Pouya Niknafs got the crowd on their feet, but to their dismay it went out on the left side. Parham Kashi took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Abou Ali Modiri, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Pouya Niknafss short, quick shot in the 38thth minute got Kamal Khakpour to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. An unexpectedly hard shot by Abou Ali Modiri in the 44th minute of play forced Crayford City's goalkeeper Parham Kashi to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 46th minute, Gholam Reza Bagheri ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Parham Kashi was frozen by the shot and now it was 0-1. After the first half Pahlavi AFC were leading 0-1. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

Gholam Reza Bagheri blasted a shot towards the goal in the 54th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Parham Kashi having to make a save. The audience cheered when Zia Sadeghi's long shot passed Parham Kashi's right side. It was 0-2, 55 minutes into the match. Parham Kashi stood somewhat misplaced when Gholam Reza Bagheri came free in front of goal and shot 0-3 to the left of him in the 60 minute. In the last second Parham Kashi throw himself and got hold of the ball when Gholam Reza Bagheri in the 62ndth minute from his position got away a shot towards the right post. Crayford City's Parham Kashi proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 68th minute of the match, managed to save Crayford City from getting a goal against them. The audience was convinced that Gholam Reza Bagheri's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Parham Kashi was relentless in the 73rd minute of the game. Kamal Khakpour made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Habib Rezaei in the 75th minute of play. A collision led to Pahlavi AFC getting a freekick after 76 minutes play. Ali Badamaki hit a great ball. Parham Kashi showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Gholam Reza Bagheri, who was totally free with the ball in the 81st minute. Pouya Niknafs recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 83rd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. In the 85th match minute, Pahlavi AFC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Sahand Ansarifard to maneuver through the defense. Farjad Rahnama sent away a hard shot on goal in the 85th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. When Pahlavi AFC's Gholam Reza Bagheri in the 95th minute got a chance for a shot 95th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Crayford City's goalie prevented a goal. Pahlavi AFC's supporters were very happy and cheered loudly because their team had won after a very close match.