According to Varzesh3, 75 minutes of the match between Persepolis against Foolad had passed and still no ball had crossed the goal lines. In this match, unlike their previous games this season, Persepolis had not created many scoring chances, and Foolad's solid defensive performance had not allowed them to create many opportunities. Mehdi Tartar, Persepolis's head coach, made several substitutions in the second half and was trying to change the course of the game and get closer to Foolad's goal.

Igor Sergeev, Persepolis's experienced Uzbek striker, entered the pitch midway through the second half in place of Mehdi Tikdari, and so Persepolis, with a more attacking formation, increased the range of their attacks toward the opponent's goal. But in the 70th minute, following a mistaken clearance by Arman Akavan, Persepolis obtained their best chance of this match to score. Mohammad Mehdi Mohebi, Persepolis's number 10, got the ball behind the area and immediately, with a spectacular pass, put Igor Sergeev in a one-on-one position. But this experienced striker, after controlling the ball, moved toward Foolad's goal and in the end could not use this clear scoring chance, and a sigh rose from the hearts of Persepolis's fans and technical staff.

Igor Sergeev's weak shot went out over the goal of Hamed Lak and Foolad, and they could not reach their first goal. Sergeev has scored only once in the new season, in the match against Esteghlal Khuzestan, and his scoring record has dropped noticeably compared to last season. If Persepolis do not win this game, Igor Sergeev will regret this missed chance for a long time.

Source: Varzesh3