Kheybar Khorramabad secured a vital 1-0 home win over Malavan in the Iran Pro League on February 14, 2026. In a tense battle between two sides looking to move clear of the relegation zone, a second-half goal gave Kheybar all three points and a crucial advantage in the survival fight. The match was evenly contested for long periods, with both teams cautious of making a mistake. The breakthrough came from a swift counter-attack by Kheybar, finished calmly by their forward to send the home fans into raptures. Malavan pushed for an equalizer in the closing stages but could not find a way past a determined Kheybar defense. The match result had significant implications for the lower half of the league table, providing Kheybar with a buffer and dragging Malavan deeper into trouble. This head-to-head victory could prove pivotal come the end of the season. The Kheybar manager hailed the win as a "massive step," while the Malavan coach criticized his team's lack of concentration at a critical moment.