Needing a win in their final group stage game to guarantee progression into the knockout rounds, Persepolis got off to a flying start against the Emirati side as Khalilzadeh set the team on its way.

Ehsan Pahlavan jinks his way past a couple of defenders before standing the ball up at the back post to allow the ever-dependable Khalilzadeh to nod home the first in a 4-0 win.

Khalilzadeh’s goal was chosen as the best goal with 51 percent of votes in a fan poll conducted by the AFC.

Esteghlal forward Cheick Diabate finished in second place with 37 percent of votes.

Beiranvand broke the previous mark set by former Sepahan stopper Armenak Petrosian.

The Persepolis keeper surpassed Petrosian’s old mark of 704.

Persepolis football team was held to a 1-1 draw by Foolad in Ahvaz’s Ghadir Stadium on Sunday.

Godwin Mensha scored for Persepolis in the 14th minute and Rahim Zahivi equalized the match with one minute remaining.

The Nigerian striker of Persepolis scored a brace against the Saudi Arabian team in the 2017 AFC Champions League Semi-Finals second leg.

Mensha’s second goal has been nominated for Goal of the Week by the-afc.

Al Hilal player Omar Khribin’s second goal against Persepolis is also among the nominees.

Urawa Red Diamonds striker Rafael Silva’s goal against Shanghai SIPG is also vying to win the award.

The winner will be decided by public vote amongst the fans on the AFC’s social media networks.