Gol Gohar FC pulled off a significant away upset, defeating Esteghlal Tehran 1-0 at the Azadi Stadium on December 28, 2025. This Iran Pro League result was a major surprise, handing the title-chasing Blues a damaging home defeat. The match's decisive moment arrived in the second half against the run of play, as Gol Gohar capitalized on a defensive error to score what proved to be the winner. Esteghlal dominated possession and created numerous chances but was repeatedly frustrated by the Gol Gohar goalkeeper, who delivered a man-of-the-match performance with several key saves. The home fans grew increasingly frustrated as their team failed to find an equalizer. This loss was a blow to Esteghlal's championship ambitions, dropping vital points at home, while the three points provided a massive boost to Gol Gohar's fight to move clear of the relegation zone. The Esteghlal manager lamented his team's wastefulness in front of goal.