Jun 3, 2019, 8:33 AM
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Perspolis football club doubles championships in a year

Jun 3, 2019, 8:33 AM
News ID: 83339135
Perspolis football club doubles championships in a year

Tehran, June 3, IRNA - Heavyweight Iranian football club Perspolis known as (Red Army) doubles championships in one year in the final match with its rival Damash Gilanian Football Club on Sunday night.

Perspolis beat Damash Gilanian 1-0 to win champions league final in Foolad Arena in Ahvaz.

Some 32 teams took part in this year's champion's trophy and both Perspolis and Damash Gilanian conquered their rivals before making their ways to the final.

In the semi-final mach Damash defeated Saipa 2 to 1 and head for final.

Perspolis in a stiffen play with runner-up  Sepahan of Isfahan defeated the team in Isfahan and got the ticket to attend final.

After three years delay, Perspolis once again grabs Iran championship league.

Perspolis is the only Iranian football club which completed a rare team hat-trick in Iran in Premier league championship.

Perspolis coached by Branco Ivankovic gained 61 points during this year's premier league and stood on top of Iran's football roof while booking a ticket for the AFC Champions League.  

The victory brought thousands football fans to street across the country for jubilation over the landmark achievement.

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