Kara Gostar 1–0 Shahrdari Noshahr
Iran Azadegan League | July 17, 2026 | Kick-off: 00:15

A solitary second‑half goal was enough for Kara Gostar to edge past Shahrdari Noshahr in a tense Azadegan League encounter. The home side’s 1‑0 victory at the Kara Gostar Stadium moved them up the table and dealt a blow to Noshahr’s playoff ambitions.

Match Overview

The first half was a cautious affair, with both teams struggling to find rhythm. Kara Gostar enjoyed the majority of possession but lacked penetration against a disciplined Noshahr defence. Shahrdari’s best chance came from a counter‑attack in the 34th minute, but their striker fired wide from the edge of the box.

The deadlock was broken in the 57th minute. Kara Gostar’s left‑back Mohammad Rahmati overlapped and delivered a low cross that was turned home at the near post by forward Saeid Alizadeh. It was Alizadeh’s fourth goal of the season.

Key Moments

• 57' – Alizadeh scores the winner from close range after a smart run and cross.
• 72' – Shahrdari Noshahr thought they had equalised, but the goal was ruled out for offside after a VAR review.
• 84' – Kara Gostar goalkeeper Amir Hossein Sharifi made a crucial save, tipping a long‑range shot over the bar.
• 90+3' – Noshahr’s last‑gasp free‑kick was headed wide, confirming the home win.

Tactical Story

Kara Gostar lined up in a 4‑2‑3‑1, focusing on controlling the midfield battle. The double pivot shielded the defence and allowed the full‑backs to push forward. Shahrdari Noshahr, in a 5‑3‑2, aimed to soak up pressure and hit on the break, but their long balls were too predictable. Kara Gostar’s patience in possession eventually broke through.

Season Impact

Kara Gostar climb to ninth in the Azadegan League, now six points clear of the relegation zone. Shahrdari Noshahr slip to seventh, three points behind the playoff places. With eleven matches left, both sides still have everything to play for.