Persepolis F.C.–Sepahan S.C. rivalry
soccer rivalry
The rivalry between Persepolis and Sepahan is a footballing rivalry played between Iranian clubs Persepolis and Sepahan.
History
2006 Hazfi Cup Final
This rivalry started in 2006 when Sepahan and Persepolis contested the Hafzi Cup championship, Iranian football's second-most prestigious competition. After both teams drew 1–1 in the first leg in Tehran, the two sides returned to Esfahan's Nagshe Jahan Stadium for the second leg, which would decide the champion. The game ended with a 1–1 draw even after extra time, which led to a penalty shootout, which led to a Sepahan winning the shootout 4–2.
2007 Hazfi Cup Semifinal
The two sides would meet again at the 2007 Hazfi Cup semifinal at the Azadi Stadium. After 90 minutes of regular time, the score was 1-1, which led to an extra-time hat-trick by Mahmoud Karimi, leading to Sepahan's 4–1 victory. Sepahan would go on to win the Hafzi Cup 4–0 on aggregate against Saba Battery.
2008 IPL Championship
Throughout the 2007–2008 Iran Pro League season, Persepolis, under new head coach Afshin Ghotbi, were first in the league. The only significant title contender were Sepahan. In the middle of the season, Persepolis and Sepahan met at Esfahan's Fouladshahr Stadium.
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