The 2025-26 Iran Azadegan League season continued with a pivotal fixture as Sanat-Naft hosted Pars Jonoubi Jam at the Naft Stadium on June 9, 2026. The visitors delivered a clinical performance to secure a dominant 2-0 victory, further solidifying their push for promotion to the Persian Gulf Pro League.

Match Overview

Pars Jonoubi Jam entered the match in strong form, riding a four-match unbeaten streak. Sanat-Naft, meanwhile, were desperate for points to escape the relegation zone. Despite home advantage, the hosts struggled to create clear-cut chances against a well-organized Pars defense.

Key Moments

• First Half Breakthrough: Pars opened the scoring in the 28th minute through a well-worked set piece. A corner was headed home by center-back Mehrdad Mohammadi, who rose above his marker to guide the ball into the bottom corner.
• Second Half Clinched: The visitors doubled their lead in the 67th minute when winger Mohammad Ghaseminejad cut inside from the left and unleashed a curling shot that beat the Sanat-Naft goalkeeper at his near post.
• Late Pressure: Sanat-Naft pushed forward in the final 15 minutes but lacked precision in the final third, managing only one shot on target throughout the match.

Tactical Story

Pars Jonoubi Jam employed a compact 4-4-2 formation, pressing high and forcing Sanat-Naft into long balls. The midfield duo of Mohammad Ghaseminejad and Ali Ghorbani controlled the tempo, while full-backs provided width on the counter. Sanat-Naft’s 4-3-3 failed to find rhythm, with star forward Hossein Ebrahimi isolated and starved of service.

Standings Impact

With three points, Pars Jonoubi Jam climbed to third place in the Azadegan League standings, now just two points behind league leaders Khooneh Be Khooneh. Sanat-Naft, on the other hand, dropped into the relegation playoff spot, with their survival hopes hanging in the balance.

Player Performances

• Mohammad Ghaseminejad (Pars): Scored a brilliant goal and provided constant threat on the wing. His dribbling and vision troubled the Sanat-Naft defense all night.
• Mehrdad Mohammadi (Pars): Dominant in the air, not only scoring but also winning 7 aerial duels to stifle Sanat-Naft’s set-piece threat.
• Alireza Eslami (Sanat-Naft): The goalkeeper made several saves but was ultimately beaten twice. He could do little about either goal.

The result underscores the growing gap between the top and bottom halves of the Azadegan League, with Pars Jonoubi Jam looking increasingly like a team destined for top-flight football next season.