Vahid Amiri took revenge for his departure from Persepolis in a spectacular way by scoring in the 87th minute of the crucial match against them. In the tenth week of the Iranian Premier League, Persepolis was trying to solidify its position at the top of the table by winning this match and increasing its lead over Tractor Tabriz and Esteghlal Tehran. However, this late goal disrupted the equations and confronted Persepolis with its second defeat of the season.
A Season of Change for Amiri
Amiri, who had controversially left Persepolis last season, began his pre-season training under Mehdi Tartar, and at one point, there was speculation that he would wear the Persepolis jersey again. However, his continued collaboration with the Reds did not come to fruition, and he returned to Ahvaz to continue his football career with Foolad.
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Historic Goal and End of Drought
This departure became one of the significant events of the tenth week of the Premier League. In the 87th minute, Vahid Amiri opened the scoring against his former team with a spectacular shot, leading to Persepolis's defeat. This goal was not only crucial for Foolad in terms of three points but also served as a footballing response for Amiri to the events of last season and this summer. Interestingly, this goal marked the end of his long scoring drought; Amiri scored against opponents for the first time in 702 days.
With this victory, Foolad Khuzestan earned three valuable points from the match and reached 19 points, just a step away from the top of the table. This result not only helped to halt Persepolis but also brought Vahid Amiri back into the spotlight of Iranian football. He has now scored two goals in the last three matches for Foolad, demonstrating his significant role in the results of the Ahvazi team.
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