Malavan and Foolad Khozestan shared the spoils in a thrilling 2-2 draw in the Iran Pro League on January 22, 2026. The match at Takhti Anzali Stadium featured end-to-end action, with both teams holding the lead before ultimately settling for a point each. Foolad Khozestan opened the scoring, but Malavan fought back to lead 2-1 by the hour mark with two quickfire goals. The visitors showed great determination to find a late equalizer, securing a valuable point on the road. The result highlighted the attacking vulnerabilities of both sides, but also their potency going forward. For Malavan, it was another step towards safety, while Foolad will see it as a point gained after trailing twice. The Malavan manager expressed mixed feelings, pleased with the fightback but disappointed not to hold on for all three points.