League

Sheffield
Spectators: 0 (Terracing: 0, Seating: 0, VIP seats: 0) Cyrus Nouri made the kick off and thus started the match. Pouya Niknafs's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Hossein Taleblou read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 7th minute of play. Cyrus Nouri sent away a hard shot on goal in the 10th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After a defensive mix-up in Sheffield's zone, Cyrus Nouri stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Hossein Taleblou came out of the goal and Cyrus Nouri tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Anoush Ghasemlou took the ball and in the 16 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Parham Kashi. Parham Kashi dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 1-0. 19 minutes into the match, Sheffield's goal looked a bit too open when Pouya Niknafs came free, but Hossein Taleblou reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Soheil Esmaeeli in the 28th minute of play forced Crayford City's goalkeeper Parham Kashi to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 28 minutes into the game, Soheil Esmaeeli cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 2-0. Parham Kashi was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Aref Ghoreishi kicked well hit freekick during the 31st minute of the match. In the 34th match minute, Crayford City was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Pouya Niknafs to maneuver through the defense. After some fancy dribbling in the 38th minute, Pouya Niknafs managed to get in a good position for a shot. Crayford City's supporters rose to their feet, but Pouya Niknafs was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Hossein Taleblou breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Anoush Ghasemlou could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 42nd minute of the match, but Parham Kashi made a huge save. When Ramin Alipour fell near the penalty area in the 44th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Crayford City's protests and gave Ramin Alipour a yellow card for diving instead. The supporters of Sheffield booed when Crayford City was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 45 match minutes in a wonderful position. Ramin Alipour didn't get a good kick on the ball. Sohrab Ghobadi fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 47th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Parham Kashi having to interfere. All the noise was coming from the home fans when the whistle went for half-time. The home team had fought hardest to put themselves in a deserved lead.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Anoush Ghasemlou to strike the kick off in the second half. Cyrus Nouri recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 54th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Pouya Niknafs's shot straight on target was not completely harmless. The ball had pretty good speed, but Hossein Taleblou firmly grabbed it by the left post. If Cyrus Nouri had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 68th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Hossein Taleblou was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Cyrus Nouri showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 3-1 in the 71 minute of play. Hossein Taleblou made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Pouya Niknafs in the 75th minute of play. 83 minutes into the game, Cyrus Nouri recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Hossein Taleblou. Cyrus Nouri showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 3-2. Parham Kashi came out of the goal in the 87th minute to try and stop a shot by Sheffield's Anoush Ghasemlou. But to his dismay, Anoush Ghasemlou quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 4-2. A hard shot 93 in the game by Pouya Niknafs from a close distance when the talented Hossein Taleblou managed to make a qualified save. Sheffield's players were relieved. For all the effort they put into the match, the Crayford City players left disappointed. They had fought hard, but couldn't break down the home team's defense. The match ended in a win for Sheffield.