Second-tier Qashqaei knocks Persepolis out of Iran’s Hazfi Cup

September 30, 2016 - 20:20

Second-tier Qashqaei Shiraz knocked Persepolis out of Iran’s Hazfi Cup in Round of 64 on Friday.

In the match held in Shiraz’s Hafezieh Stadium, two teams finished in a 1-1 tie in regular time.

Qashqaei and Persepolis went to penalty shootout after extra time.

The second-tier defeated the Iranian giant 6-5 and advanced to Round of 32.

Esteghlal will also face Malavan Novin on Saturday in Round of 64.

The 2016–17 Hazfi Cup is the 30th season of the Iranian football knockout competition. Zob Ahan Isfahan is the defending champion. The final will be played on 23 May 2017.

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