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Ivankovic, Schaefer Move Up in World Coach Rankings

reporter 1222 — Thu, 28 Mar 2019 14:04:32 +0000

Ivankovic has ascended two places to 162^nd in the rankings.

Schaefer also has climbed one spot to 219^th.

The two coaches will meet together on Saturday in Tehran derby.

Persepolis sits top of the Iran Professional League table under guidance of its Croat coach, while Esteghlal is going to end title drought after several years under tutelage of its German coach.

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Esteghlal Coach Winfried Schaefer Hits Out at Referee

reporter 1222 — Fri, 14 Dec 2018 18:47:13 +0000

Esteghlal coach Winfried Schaefer has criticized the referee for ruling out their goal against Padideh.

Esteghlal was held to a goalless draw by Padideh in Iran Professional League (IPL) on Thursday in Tehran’s Azadi Stadium.

Referee Shahab Zahedi disallowed Esteghlal goal in the 79th minute but TV replay showed it was a correct goal.

“I don’t like to talk about the referees but it’s time to talk about the wrong decisions which have gone against us,” Schaefer said in the post-match news conference.

“Esteghlal played good during 90 minutes. We scored a goal but the referee disallowed our goal. It was a correct goal,” the German coach added.

“I think the referees don’t like us,” Schaefer concluded.

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We won’t give up, we’ll keep fighting: Winfried Schaefer

reporter 1222 — Mon, 17 Sep 2018 05:10:08 +0000

Esteghlal coach Winfried Schaefer is refusing to give up the ghost in their AFC Champions League quarter-final against Qatar’s Al Sadd despite suffering a 3-1 defeat in the first leg.

Two weeks ago, The Blues suffered a home 3-1 deficit at the hands of Al sadd in Tehran’s Azadi Stadium.

“We must play with our passion, heart and belief right up until the end if we want to advance to the semi-finals. We will play for million fans of Esteghlal,” Schaefer said.

“I was dreaming to get the best result in the first leg but we made so many mistakes in that match. Al Sadd have become stronger in the past three months. On the other hand, we have missed some key players but we’ll keep fighting.

“Esteghlal have millions of fans and we want to fight for them. In football, everything is possible. We can change the result with our players’ dedication and effort. I am no stranger being in this condition,” the German coach added.

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Fans must give support Esteghlal: Winfried Schaefer

reporter 1222 — Mon, 27 Aug 2018 06:30:00 +0000

TEHRAN – Esteghlal football team head coach Winfried Schaefer says the fans must show their support in the match against Al Sadd of Qatar.

The Iranian giants will entertain Xavi’s Al Sadd at the Azadi 80,000-seated Stadium on Monday in the first leg of the 2018 AFC Champions League quarterfinals.

“We are waiting for the match against Al Sadd with positive feeling. Some people thought that we would not advance to this stage in the past but we are here at the moment,” Schaefer said in the pre-match news conference.

“Al Sadd have changed quite a lot compared to the team faced Persepolis in the preliminary round. We have missed our five key players and have signed five new players and need more time to get in much better shape,” the German coach added.

“Our fans must come to the stadium and support us against Al Sadd. We have a difficult task in the second leg in Doha so we must get good result in our home match,” Schaefer stated.

“We must fight for win tomorrow. We have self-belief and confidence to defeat Al Sadd. My hope is that our fans will come to the stadium as they supported us in two matches against Al Rayyan and Al Ain,” the former Cameroon coach said.

Reporting by Masoud Hossein

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Winfried Schaefer in frame to be Iraq’s next coach: report

reporter 1222 — Sun, 05 Aug 2018 05:00:34 +0000

TEHRAN – Iran’s Esteghlal German coach Winfried Schaefer is a shock candidate to become coach of Iraq, according to a report posted on alkass.net.

The 68-year-old coach took charge of Esteghlal in early October 2017 on a two-year contract but the Qatari site has reported that he has been linked with a move to Iraq national football team.

Former England coach Sven-Goran Eriksson met with officials from the Iraqi FA in Istanbul last week but turned down the opportunity to manage the team.

Now, the Iraqi officials are eying to sign a contract with Schaefer, report says.

Esteghlal club released a statement on Saturday saying Schaefer is under contract with them and is going nowhere.

Under leadership of Schaefer, Esteghlal has advanced to the 2018 AFC Champions League semi-final and will meet Al Sadd of Qatar on August 27.

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Esteghlal fight for victory against Zob Ahan: Winfried Schaefer

reporter 1222 — Tue, 08 May 2018 05:30:42 +0000

TEHRAN – Esteghlal coach Winfried Schaefer says Zob Ahan are a difficult team to beat but they fight for victory against them.

Just five days after claiming Iran’s Hazfi Cup title, Esteghlal will meet domestic rivals Zob Ahan for the first leg of the 2018 AFC Champions League Round of 16 at the Foolad Shahr Stadium on Tuesday.

“First of all, I have to say we are not happy to play Zob Ahan in this stage. I think the Asian Football Confederation’s officials should change their system and two teams from a same country should not play together in the early stages,” Schaefer said.

“Zob Ahan like to play a lot of long balls and they are dangerous at set-pieces. They take advantage of the tall players who are successful in the aerial challenges,” the German coach added.

“We know Zob Ahan are a good team but we travel to Isfahan to fight for a good result. Esteghlal want to book a place in the AFC Champions League quarter-final,” he concluded.

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IPL: Esteghlal beat Paykan, Persepolis beaten by Zob Ahan

reporter 1222 — Mon, 23 Apr 2018 07:10:34 +0000

TEHRAN – Esteghlal football team earned a late win over Paykan in Tehran’s Azadi Stadium, while Persepolis lost to Zob Ahan in the penultimate game of Iran Professional League (IPL) season on Sunday.

Esteghlal edged past Paykan 3-2 thanks to Omid Ebrahimi’s late goal.

Arman Ghasemi put the visiting team ahead in the 13th minute but Mame Baba Thiam equalized the match with a header in the 49th minute.

Vouria Ghaffouri made scoreboard 2-1 five minutes later but Faraz Emamali canceled out his goal just after hour mark.

Ebrahimi scored the winner in the 90th minute to keep Esteghlal’s hopes alive to finish in second place.

Persepolis, who won the IPL title with three weeks remaining, suffered a 2-1 away defeat to Zob Ahan in Isfahan’s Fooladshahr Stadium.

Ali Alipour was on target in the 48th minute but Milad Fakhreddini equalized the match in the 70th minute.

With three minutes remaining, Zob Ahan Brazilian striker Stanley Kiros headed the ball into back of the net.

Elsewhere, Saipa were held to a goalless draw by Gostaresh Foolad, Esteghlal Khuzestan defeated Sepahan 3-2, Tractor Sazi drew 1-1 with Sanat Naft, Padideh beat Siahjamegan 2-1 in Mashhad derby, Sepidrood Rasht played out a goalless draw against Foolad and Naft lost to Pars Jonoubi 3-0 and were relegated to first tier.

Persepolis sit on top of the table with 61 points, followed by Zob Ahan and Esteghlal with 52 and 51 points respectively.

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Winfried Schaefer contract talks still ongoing

reporter 1222 — Sun, 08 Apr 2018 06:10:37 +0000

TEHRAN – Esteghlal football club are still in contract extension talks with German coach Winfried Schaefer.

The former coach of the Jamaica national football team was appointed as the new head coach of Iranian professional football club Esteghlal in October until the end of the season, with the option of extension.

Schaefer started his coaching career with German association football club Borussia Monchengladbach II in 1982.

He then signed with Karlsruher SC, and led the team to the semi-final of the UEFA Cup in the 1993–94 season.

The German coach has also worked at VfB Stuttgart and Tennis Borussia Berlin.

Under guidance of Schaefer, Esteghlal compete for second place in Iran Professional League.

The Blues have also qualified for the AFC Champions League Round of 16 under tutelage of the German coach.

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Esteghlal want to remain top of Group D: Winfried Schaefer

reporter 1222 — Mon, 12 Mar 2018 07:50:07 +0000

TEHRAN – Esteghlal coach Winfried Schaefer says that they want to stay at top of Group D.

The Iranian giant will host Al Ain of the UAE in Tehran’s Azadi Stadium on Matchday Four of the AFC Champions League.

Esteghlal are top on five points, while Al Ain are now third, level with Al Rayyan on three points but separated on goal difference. Al Hilal are bottom on two.

“Everybody knows tomorrow is a big game. We have a chance to remain at top of the group. I hope the Iranian fans enjoy the match. I also hope the supporters respect the rules and don’t bring fireworks to the stadium,” the German coach said in the pre-match news conference.

The Malaysian referee awarded two penalties to Al Ain last week but Schaefer says their players should not put the officials under pressure.

“First of all, I would like to say I am so happy that I am not a referee. I know that to officiate is a very hard job. In my opinion, we have to help the referees to do their best performances,” the Esteghlal coach stated.

Reporting by Masoud Hossein

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