PLDC - The Elimination Cup match of Persepolis against Machine Sazi of Tabriz
(at home to Machinsazi) took place yesterday, 10/11/2002, and ended with the 1-0 defeat of the hosts. Payan Rafaat scored the goal for
Persepolis in the 80th minute. After the match the head coach of Persepolis
commented, "It was a good match and we were more coordinated and played more smoothly. If Bagheri had scored his penalty, our gain would have
been higher."
"I was happy with the new formation and the results gave me room for optimism. In the future practices we will try to solve the goal scoring
problem of Persepolis."
"There have been rumors about changes in the club, but I know nothing about this. For the present we don't need a foreign coach and we will
continue with our present staff."
