

Match Date: 28 June 2026
League: Iran Azadegan League
Venue: Shohada Stadium, Gachsaran
Match Summary: Naft Gachsaran 0–3 Nassaji Mazandaran
Nassaji Mazandaran delivered a dominant away performance on 28 June 2026, thrashing Naft Gachsaran 3–0 at Shohada Stadium. The comprehensive victory underlined Nassaji’s promotion credentials in the Iran Azadegan League, as they moved into the top three with a clinical display.
Match Report
From the first whistle, Nassaji controlled possession and pinned Naft Gachsaran inside their own half. The breakthrough came in the 18th minute when Mohammad Reza Khanzadeh headed home from a corner. The visitors doubled their lead just before half‑time: a swift counter‑attack ended with Hossein Ebrahimi slotting past the helpless goalkeeper.
The second half followed a similar pattern. Nassaji continued to create chances and sealed the win in the 63rd minute through a powerful strike from Amirhossein Salehi after a neat one‑two interchange. Naft Gachsaran offered little resistance, managing only one shot on target across the entire match.
Star Performers
- Mohammad Reza Khanzadeh (Nassaji) – goal, assist, and commanding presence at set‑pieces.
- Hossein Ebrahimi (Nassaji) – tireless runs from midfield, one goal, one key pass.
- Amirhossein Salehi (Nassaji) – clinical finishing, constant threat on the left wing.
Tactical Analysis
Nassaji lined up in a flexible 4–2–3–1 that overwhelmed Naft Gachsaran’s 4–4–2. The visitors pressed high and forced turnovers in dangerous areas. Naft Gachsaran’s defense looked disjointed, rarely able to clear the ball with composure. The home side’s midfield was overrun, leaving the forwards isolated.
League Standing
The win lifts Nassaji Mazandaran to third in the Iran Azadegan League table, just two points behind the leaders. Naft Gachsaran, meanwhile, slip into the relegation zone and will need a dramatic turnaround to avoid the drop.