Javad Nekounam Returns to Face Esteghlal After 1462 Days!

According to Varzesh3.

Background

Javad Nekounam, who previously coached Esteghlal, is now back facing the team as coach of تراکتور. With his coaching experience in the Iran Pro League, he is expected to have a positive impact on his team in this match and the rest of the season.

Why this is important

This match is very important for Javad Nekounam, who returns to face his old team after 1462 days. Previous record against Esteghlal shows that Nekounam has mixed experience, with two wins and three draws from nine meetings. The results of this match can affect تراکتور's position and confidence in the Iran Pro League.

Main Points

• Javad Nekounam Returns to Face Esteghlal After 1462 Days!
• Javad Nekounam after 1462 days returned to coaching against Esteghlal in the Iran Pro League.
• نکونام بعد از ۱۴۶۲ روز مقابل استقلال! | ورزش سه.

The match between Tractor and Esteghlal in the eighth week of the Iran Pro League on Thursday will be a very meaningful moment for Javad Nekounam. After four years and one day, the coach who coached Esteghlal will return to face his old team at the Yadegar Imam Stadium, Tabriz. This match is interesting because it has been 1462 days since Nekounam met Esteghlal as an opposing coach, the last time being on 15 October 2021 when he coached Foolad and drew 1-1 at the Azadi Stadium. In the match, Majid Aliyari scored first for Foolad in the 16th minute, before Mohammad Mohbi equalized for Esteghlal in the 61st minute.

Now, exactly four years and one day after that meeting, Nekounam is again on the bench against Esteghlal. Previously, Nekounam had faced Esteghlal nine times as a coach. His first fight came when he coached Nassaji in the 18th season of the Pro League, followed by eight further encounters while coaching Foolad. From these nine matches, Nekounam bagged two wins, three draws and three defeats.

Both wins achieved by Nekounam in the Pro League came with a score of 2-1 at Ahvaz. The first victory was achieved on 25 June 2020 against Esteghlal coached by Farhad Majidi, and the second victory was on 21 November the same year against the team coached by Mahmoud Fekri. Foolad was able to beat Esteghlal at their home ground for two consecutive seasons, making Nekounam one of the coaches feared by the blue team.

Nekounam's greatest achievement against Esteghlal came in the Iran Cup final on 8 August 2021, where the two teams drew 0-0 after 120 minutes. Foolad eventually won 4-2 in the penalty shootout, leading Nekounam to win the championship trophy in the presence of Farhad Majidi. Taking penalty shootout results into account, Nekounam's overall record against Esteghlal is three wins, three draws and three losses.

On the other hand, all three of Nekounam's defeats in the Pro League came when he faced Esteghlal who was coached by Farhad Majidi. Esteghlal managed to beat Foolad with a score of 1-0 on 6 March 2021 and 28 December 2021, and won 2-1 in Ahvaz on 14 May 2022. After these results, Nekounam played Esteghlal, coached by Ricardo Sapinto, resulting in a draw. Currently, Tractor is the third team trained by Nekounam to face Esteghlal. This match is not only interesting because it is the return of former coach Esteghlal, but will also determine the position at the top of the standings. Tractor with 16 points and Esteghlal with 15 points will face each other, making this meeting very important for both teams competing at the top.

What happened next

After this match, attention will be on how Nekounam can utilize his past experience to improve تراکتور's performance. If successful, this could be a turning point in the season and raise the team's hopes of competing more fiercely in the Iranian Pro League. Meanwhile, Esteghlal will try to maintain their good form in the league.

Frequently Asked Questions

When will the match between Tractor and Esteghlal take place?

The match between Tractor and Esteghlal will take place next Thursday.

What impact will this match have on the position in the Iran Pro League table?

This match could affect the position of both teams in the Iranian Pro League table, but specific details regarding the current position were not mentioned.

How long has Javad Nekounam not faced Esteghlal?

Javad Nekounam did not face Esteghlal for 1462 days.

What was Nekounam's latest result against Esteghlal?

Nekounam's last result against Esteghlal as coach was a 1-1 draw on October 15 2021.

Who scored the goal in Nekounam's last match against Esteghlal?

In Nekounam's last match against Esteghlal, Majid Aliyari scored for Foolad and Mohammad Mohbi equalized for Esteghlal.

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