Shams Azar Qazvin pulled off a valuable away win, defeating Paykan 1-0 in the Iran Pro League on January 28, 2026. The match at Paykan's home stadium, which kicked off at 19:00, was settled by a solitary goal from the visiting side in a closely fought encounter. The only goal of the game arrived just before the hour mark, following a swift counter-attack that caught the Paykan defense off guard. Paykan dominated possession for long stretches and created several half-chances, but their finishing let them down, with the Shams Azar goalkeeper also making a crucial one-on-one save in the second half. The victory provided a major boost for Shams Azar Qazvin's hopes of moving away from the lower reaches of the table, while for Paykan it was a disappointing result in front of their home fans. The match result highlighted Shams Azar's effective defensive strategy and efficiency on the break, which proved the difference on the night.