During Sepahan SC’s AFC Champions League match against Istiklol Dushanbe on October 1, 2024, Iran launched rockets targeting Israel as part of a 400-missile assault.
The Naghsh-e-Jahan Stadium in Isfahan lay directly beneath the rockets' flight path, creating a tense atmosphere, though play continued without interruption. Sepahan secured a decisive 4-0 victory with goals from Aboubakar Kamara (40'), Javad Aghaeipour (43', 46'), and Bryan Dabo (76').
Despite the military situation, the crowd remained focused on Sepahan's win, showcasing the team's dominance in the AFC Champions League Elite stage. While the world awaits Israel's response to the attack, international games in Iran have not yet been banned.
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Lebanese Premier League resumes after 4-month pause due to conflict.
Dutch legend Patrick Kluivert appointed Indonesia national team coach with ambitious World Cup qualification target for 2026 campaign.
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Vietnam clinched their 3rd ASEAN Championship title with a dramatic 3-2 win over Thailand in Bangkok, sealing a 5-3 aggregate victory.
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