That was then, this is now

PFDC - Below you can find a comparison in IPL standings after the first half was completed between this year (2003) and last year.  This news has been published on Jahane Football newspaper.

1-                 After completion of the first half of IPL league in Iran, Esteghlal of Tehran was first last year, now they are at fifth place.  Sepahan of Esfahan was forth last year is the leader this year.

2-                 Persepolis was in second place last year, which is the same spot they stand this year.  The difference was that last year only 4 points separated them from the leader and this is increased to 8 points this year.

3-                 Foulad Khuzestan was in third place last year and 7^th this year.  Pas was fifth and now stands in third place.

4-                 Fajr Sepasi has increased its spot from 8^th place last year to 4^th place this year.

5-                 Peykan was in 6^th place and has dropped one spot to 7^th place.  Saipa is currently at 6^th place.

6-                 Zob Ahan of Esfahan is currently at 8^th place and they were in 7^th place last year.

7-                 Bargh Shiraz currently in 10^th place was 9^th the same time last year.

8-                 Abu Moslem of Mashed, the 10^th team last year has dropped two spot and is at 12^th position.

9-                 Malavan of Anzali was in 12^th place last year and now they occupy the last lonely spot.

10-             Saipa with improving 5 spots has had the best improving record while Foolad with 5 drops is fast going the wrong way.

11-             This year in 2003 the total of 187 goals were scored which was only one better compare to last year.

12-             In both seasons the leader team had scored 25 goals, which proved to be the best offensive line.

13-             Sepahan of Esfahan had the best defensive record by conceiving only 4 goals, this year Peykan has the best defensive record by only conceiving 7 goals.

14-             The first team last year had 27 points and this year it is 31 points owned by Sepahan.

15-             Last year Traktorsazi had not won any games in all its matches.

16-             Enayati and ModirRosta were the high lead scorer last year and this year NavidKia is in the top spot one better than the second place.