Esteghlal Edges Nassaji to Claim Iran’s Super Cup
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Esteghlal defeated Nassaji 1-0 to win the Iran Super Cup for the first time on Wednesday.
Esteghlal, the Iran league champion beat Nassaji, the titleholder of the Hazfi Cup, courtesy of Arsalan Motahari’s 52nd-minute goal.
The Iranian Super Cup is an Iranian association football trophy awarded to the winner of a match between the Persian Gulf Pro League's season champion and the winner of the Hazfi Cup.
It is similar to numerous other Super Cup tournaments held in other countries.
Persepolis is the most decorated team in the tournament, having won the title four times.
