In the first round of the Iranian Championship, the team "Istiqlol" defeated "Tractor", successfully starting the competition. In the first half of the match, both teams acted vigorously but could not create enough chances to score goals. Moreover, several players suffered from injuries. Odiljon Hamrobekov was substituted in the 69th minute. Also, "Istiqlol" players Masharipov and Ashurmatoev could not participate in the match due to injuries.
Despite the challenges for the guests, "Istiqlol" demonstrated an excellent response, which turned out to be the decisive moment of the match. Hussein Eslami's goal in the 69th minute brought victory, and the match ended with a score of 1:0.
Thus, "Istiqlol" stepped into the new season with confidence and, by defeating the reigning champion "Tractor", seized the opportunity to make a strong statement.
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