TEHRAN (Iran News) The 39-year-old referee will be assisted by his compatriots Jun Mihara and Kota Watanabe.

The fourth official will be Koki Nagamine.

The match will be held in Tabriz’s Yadegar-e Emam Stadium on Monday.

Tractor sits third in the table, four points adrift of leader Al Hilal. Al Duhail is sixth in the standing.

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TEHRAN (Iran News) Drozdek opened the scoring in the 47th minute and made it 2-0 four minutes later. Hadi Habibinejad halved the deficit from the penalty spot in the 57th minute.

In the dying moments of the match, Tomislav Strkalj converted a spot kick to seal a 3-1 win for the host.

Tractor moved up to third place with 16 points, two points behind leader Persepolis. Tractor has played one fewer game.

Meanwhile, Aluminum and Fajr Sepasi shared the spoils in a 1-1 draw in Arak.

Esteghlal will host Foolad, and Sepahan will play Mes Rafsanjan in their upcoming fixtures.

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TEHRAN (Iran News) A woeful run means Nasaf is anchoring the West Zone standings while unbeaten Tractor is flying high with eight points on the board.

Nasaf’s difficulties on the continental stage have been compounded by its troubles at home, with the Uzbekistan Super League title in danger of slipping from its grip, the-afc.com reported.

I has, however, won its two previous encounters with Iran’s Tractor but the fact that it has been brittle both home and away in the AFC Champions League Elite this season will weigh heavily on its minds.

Tractor will be seeking a third consecutive win after having opened its campaign with two draws and will head into the tie unbeaten against teams from Uzbekistan in its three most recent meetings.

A third victory on the trot will mean its longest winning streak on the continent and it will fancy its chances after finding its best form in the last two ties.

The match will be held at the Markaziy Stadium in Qarshi on Monday.

Nasaf’s difficulties on the continental stage have been compounded by its troubles at home, with the Uzbekistan Super League title in danger of slipping from its grip, the-afc.com reported.

I has, however, won its two previous encounters with Iran’s Tractor but the fact that it has been brittle both home and away in the AFC Champions League Elite this season will weigh heavily on its minds.

Tractor will be seeking a third consecutive win after having opened its campaign with two draws and will head into the tie unbeaten against teams from Uzbekistan in its three most recent meetings.

A third victory on the trot will mean its longest winning streak on the continent and it will fancy its chances after finding its best form in the last two ties.

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TEHRAN (Iran News) Amir Hossein Hosseinzadeh opened the scoring for the visiting team in the 24th minute. Regi Lushkja found the back of the net in the 54th minute, and Hosseinzadeh added two more goals in the 61st and 64th minutes. With three minutes remaining, substitute Masoud Zaer Kazemeini scored Tractor’s fifth goal.

Tractor moved to second place with 12 points, one point behind IPL leader Aluminum, with one game in hand.

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TEHRAN (Iran News) Tractor defeated Sharjah 5-0 in the AFC Champions League Elite 2025-26 tie on Monday.

“It’s a great moment for my players, for everyone in the club, and for the staff. I think we played a great game – everything we planned to do, we did,” said Skocic. “We limited the opponents’ attacks even though they have quality players up front and we managed to create problems for them.

“I’m really happy for my team. They truly deserve this. In some games this season we’ve been unlucky but this time, we showed our quality and proved that no one should forget about us in this competition.”

“It’s a great moment for my players, for everyone in the club, and for the staff. I think we played a great game – everything we planned to do, we did,” said Skocic. “We limited the opponents’ attacks even though they have quality players up front and we managed to create problems for them.

“I’m really happy for my team. They truly deserve this. In some games this season we’ve been unlucky but this time, we showed our quality and proved that no one should forget about us in this competition.”

“It’s a great moment for my players, for everyone in the club, and for the staff. I think we played a great game – everything we planned to do, we did,” said Skocic. “We limited the opponents’ attacks even though they have quality players up front and we managed to create problems for them.

“I’m really happy for my team. They truly deserve this. In some games this season we’ve been unlucky but this time, we showed our quality and proved that no one should forget about us in this competition.”

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TEHRAN (Iran News) The UAE’s Al Wahda kicked off the campaign with a stunning 2-1 defeat of Saudi Pro League champions Al Ittihad Club while Iran’s Tractor had to share points with Shabab Al Ahli in a 1-1 draw.

Despite Al Wahda’s Matchday One heroics, the record books are firmly in Tractor’s favor with the Tabriz-based side unbeaten in home games against teams from UAE in the competition (W4 D2).

Scoring in continental matches at home has also not been an issue with Tractor having scored in each of its last nine AFC Champions League games at home.

It, however, has failed to keep a clean sheet in each of its last four such games, winning just one (D1 L2).

Al Wahda has not been successful in its previous trips to Iran, having drawn twice and lost four while its win against Al Ittihad was its first victory in an opening tie on the continental stage since 2007.

Despite the odds, the win against Al Ittihad was a morale booster and Al Wahda will head into the tie brimming with confidence.

Despite Al Wahda’s Matchday One heroics, the record books are firmly in Tractor’s favor with the Tabriz-based side unbeaten in home games against teams from UAE in the competition (W4 D2).

Scoring in continental matches at home has also not been an issue with Tractor having scored in each of its last nine AFC Champions League games at home.

It, however, has failed to keep a clean sheet in each of its last four such games, winning just one (D1 L2).

Al Wahda has not been successful in its previous trips to Iran, having drawn twice and lost four while its win against Al Ittihad was its first victory in an opening tie on the continental stage since 2007.

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TEHRAN (Iran News) Both featured in the AFC Champions League Two last season and confirmed their elevation to the AFC Champions League Elite by emerging champion of their respective countries.

The sides have history, having met in the 2015 group stage of the AFC Champions League with both having won once each with Shabab Al Ahli eventually finishing as the runner-up.

The UAE side will head into the match on a nine-match unbeaten run against teams from Iran.

Tractor, who won its domestic title for the first time last season, also has an unbeaten run to protect – having not suffered defeat in its last five encounters against teams from the UAE. “Shabab Al Ahli ”

It will have to watch out for Sardar Azmoun, with the Iranian striker netting nine goals for Shabab Al Ahli in the AFC Champions League Two last season.

The match will be held in Dubai’s Rashid Stadium.

The sides have history, having met in the 2015 group stage of the AFC Champions League with both having won once each with Shabab Al Ahli eventually finishing as the runner-up.

The UAE side will head into the match on a nine-match unbeaten run against teams from Iran.

Tractor, who won its domestic title for the first time last season, also has an unbeaten run to protect – having not suffered defeat in its last five encounters against teams from the UAE. “Shabab Al Ahli ”

It will have to watch out for Sardar Azmoun, with the Iranian striker netting nine goals for Shabab Al Ahli in the AFC Champions League Two last season. “ACL Elite”

The match will be held in Dubai’s Rashid Stadium.

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TEHRAN (Iran News) Tractor is set to part ways with its current goalkeeper, Alireza Beiranvand, after the player was suspended for four months following the illegal termination of his contract with Persepolis.

Mandrea, who currently plays for Caen, is expected to join Tractor to fill the vacant position.

Tractor will represent Iran in the upcoming 2025-26 AFC Champions League Elite.

Anthony Louis Mandrea Linked with Tractor

TEHRAN (Iran News) Tractor is set to part ways with its current goalkeeper, Alireza Beiranvand, after the player was suspended for four months following the illegal termination of his contract with Persepolis.

Mandrea, who currently plays for Caen, is expected to join Tractor to fill the vacant position.

Tractor will represent Iran in the upcoming 2025-26 AFC Champions League Elite.

Anthony Louis Mandrea Linked with Tractor

TEHRAN (Iran News) Tractor is set to part ways with its current goalkeeper, Alireza Beiranvand, after the player was suspended for four months following the illegal termination of his contract with Persepolis.

Mandrea, who currently plays for Caen, is expected to join Tractor to fill the vacant position.

Tractor will represent Iran in the upcoming 2025-26 AFC Champions League Elite.

Anthony Louis Mandrea Linked with Tractor

TEHRAN (Iran News) Tractor is set to part ways with its current goalkeeper, Alireza Beiranvand, after the player was suspended for four months following the illegal termination of his contract with Persepolis.

Mandrea, who currently plays for Caen, is expected to join Tractor to fill the vacant position.

Tractor will represent Iran in the upcoming 2025-26 AFC Champions League Elite.

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TEHRAN (Iran News) Media reports suggest that Esteghlal is reluctant to continue with the 31-year-old player.

Mohammadi has been reportedly linked with a move to Tractor.

Tractor will represent Iran in the 2025-26 AFC Champions League Elite.

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TEHRAN (Iran News) On Friday, Tractor celebrated its maiden championship at the Sardar Azadegan Stadium in Qazvin.

Domagoj Drozdek netted a brace as well as goals from Amir Hossein Hosseinzadeh and Ricardo Alves (penalty).

Sepahan suffered a 2-1 home loss against Gol Gohar in Isfahan’s Naghsh-e Jahan Stadium. Amir Mohammad Razzaghinia and Mehdi Tikdari scored for the visiting team. Sepahan defender Arya Yousefi was shown a red card just before halftime. Mohammad Mehdi Mohebbi halved the deficit in the 75th minute.

In Tehran’s Azadi Stadium, Esteghlal defeated Aluminum 5-1 thanks to goals from Ramin Rezaeian, Mohammad Hossein Eslami, Masoud Joma and Joel Kojo (two goals). Shervin Bozorg pulled a goal back from Aluminum.

Malavan was held to a 3-3 draw in Bandar Anzali.

Tractor will represent Iran at the 2025-26 AFC Champions League Elite.

Persepolis is the most decorated team, winning the title nine times out of 24 editions, followed by Sepahan with five titles.

Sepahan suffered a 2-1 home loss against Gol Gohar in Isfahan’s Naghsh-e Jahan Stadium. Amir Mohammad Razzaghinia and Mehdi Tikdari scored for the visiting team. Sepahan defender Arya Yousefi was shown a red card just before halftime. Mohammad Mehdi Mohebbi halved the deficit in the 75th minute.

In Tehran’s Azadi Stadium, Esteghlal defeated Aluminum 5-1 thanks to goals from Ramin Rezaeian, Mohammad Hossein Eslami, Masoud Joma and Joel Kojo (two goals). Shervin Bozorg pulled a goal back from Aluminum.

Malavan was held to a 3-3 draw in Bandar Anzali.

Tractor will represent Iran at the 2025-26 AFC Champions League Elite.

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