According to the sports reporter of Tasnim news agency, Saleh Mostafavi said about the one-on-one draw between Esteghlal and Persepolis: “Especially in the first half and the first minutes, we had a great game and created good opportunities, but we were surprised by a free kick.” However, with the substitutions we made, we were sure we could make up for the loss. Tactically, we were the top team on the field. The decisions that Majidi had made and we created good opportunities. We attacked the team in the second half and thank God the substitutions answered. I think we could have won.
He clarified about the strong protests of Yahya Golmohammadi: he should speak about it himself.
“Is independence determined with this championship draw?” In response to this question, Esteghlal coach said: “There are seven games left and we are moving forward game by game, God willing, we will be able to perform well in future games as well.”
Mostafavi also clarified about the Persepolisians’ protest against the arbitration: What can I say, it is better for the arbitration experts to speak. The referee decides who enters and who leaves. I’m not talking about arbitration, everything is clear.