Esteghlal’s foreign stars led the way: Munir El Haddadi opened the scoring in the 8th minute, and Yasir Asani doubled the lead just before halftime in the 44th minute.
The Iranian side dominated throughout the match, showing clear superiority in possession and attacking play.
After suffering two early losses, 1–0 and 7–1, Esteghlal have demonstrated steady improvement in form and quality, marking a strong comeback in the competition.
