In a tense afternoon at Takhti Stadium, Chadormalu SC and Esteghlal FC battled to a 1-1 draw, each side enduring a flurry of cards and clutch moments that kept Persian Gulf Pro League watchers on their feet. An encounter defined by narrow margins, the match was ultimately settled by a two-minute burst of drama that saw both goals hit the net in quick succession.

The opening hour offered scant space and little reward, with both midfields pressing aggressively and defenders refusing to yield. The cagey start was reflected in the referee’s notebook, as yellow cards stacked up—Esteghlal’s M. R. Azadi was first to be booked in the 26th minute, sparking a sequence of cautions that underscored the contest’s physicality.

The breakthrough came in the 69th minute, when Chadormalu’s H. Habibinezhad found a rare seam in Esteghlal’s back line. With expert composure, Habibinezhad lashed a low drive past the keeper, igniting the home crowd and briefly pushing Chadormalu into the ascendancy.

The jubilation wouldn’t last. Barely two minutes later, Esteghlal responded with a move of true quality. J. Asani, a constant creative threat, slipped a perfectly weighted pass through a thicket of legs to Munir El Haddadi. The Esteghlal forward finished ruthlessly, drawing the visitors level at 1-1 and shifting the match’s momentum.

The teams traded blows in the closing stages, yet neither could muster a decisive strike. The intensity rose even further as tempers frayed—Chadormalu collected three more bookings in the dying minutes, including two deep into stoppage time, reflecting their desperate defensive stand. Esteghlal’s M. Djenepo and A. Razzaghinia had already been introduced to inject energy, but despite several half-chances, both sides ultimately settled for a point.

This result maintains Chadormalu’s strong early-season form—they remain tough to beat at home—while Esteghlal, still searching for consistency, will feel the missed opportunities. The draw does little to shake up the table, but it leaves both sides with plenty of questions as they look ahead to the next round of fixtures.

For a closer look at the key moments and tactical shifts, the official highlights from the Persian Gulf Pro League’s (https://www.youtube.com/@persianleague) (with over 100,000 subscribers) provide a comprehensive recap, including both goals and the flurry of late cards. Another authoritative source, (https://www.youtube.com/@varzesh3tv), also features extended match reactions and expert analysis from the stadium, ensuring fans can relive the critical passages from this dramatic draw. Both channels avoid user-generated or PlayStation content, offering only verified league coverage.