Takhti Stadium (Mashhad)
The Takhti Stadium (Persian: استاديوم تختی) formerly known by names as Zibandeh and later Saadabad Stadium, is a multi-purpose stadium in Mashhad, Iran. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium of Payam Mashhad.[1] The stadium holds 15,000 people.[2] From 2013 it is also the home ground of Siah Jamegan.
| Full name | Takhti Stadium |
|---|---|
| Former names | Zibandeh, Saadabad |
| Location | Mashhad, Iran |
| Owner | Khorasan Razavi Football Association |
| Operator | Khorasan Razavi Football Association |
| Capacity | 15,000 (Football) |
| Surface | Grass |
| Construction | |
| Built | 1951 |
| Tenants | |
Infrastructure
The complex is composed of two grass fields which hosts football matches and used for training purposes.
Important matches
On 5 February 1985, Takhti Stadium was the venue of an International Friendly between Iran and North Korea. The match finished 1–0 for Iran and Shahin Bayani scored the goal.[3] The 2001 AK Pipe International Cup was played at this venue, with Abomooslem crowned as champions.
Notable matches
Iran National Football Team
| Date | Team #1 | Res. | Team #2 | Competition | Attendance | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 February 1985[4] | Iran | 1–0 | North Korea | Friendly match | 17,000 | Hosted the first national team match in Mashhad |
| 1990 | Khorasan XI | 0–0 | Iran | Unofficial Friendly match | 15,000 | Khorasan XI held the National Team to a 0–0 draw. |
Other Matches
| Date | Team #1 | Res. | Team #2 | Competition | Attendance | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Aboomoslem | 1–0 | Persepolis | 1991–92 Azadegan League | ? | Tehran giants Persepolis lost in Mashhad for the first time. |
| 20 April 2001[5] | Abumoslem | 2-1 | Payam | Second Division 2000/01 | ? | Mashhad derby |
| 16 April 2002[6] | Abumoslem | 1-1 | Persepolis | 2001–02 Iran Pro League | ? | Persepolis tie in Mashhad |
| 19 May 2002[7] | Abumoslem | 1-1 | Esteghlal | 2001–02 Iran Pro League | 10,000 | Esteghlal tie in Mashhad |
| 8 November 2002[8] | Abumoslem | 2-2 | Esteghlal | 2002–03 Iran Pro League | 12,000 | Esteghlal tie in Mashhad |
| 12 May 2004[9] | Payam | 3-2 | Persepolis | 2003/04 Hazfi Cup Round of 16 | 10,000 | Persepolis defeated |
| 26 November 2009[10] | Payam | 1–0 | Gaz Sarakhs | 2009/10 Hazfi Cup | ? | Duel of Khorasan physical game 2 red carded and 6 yellow |
References
- "Stadiums in Iran". Archived from the original on 2017-10-28. Retrieved 2010-05-01.
- "Football stadiums of the world – Stadiums in India | Football stadiums of the world".
- "Index of all matches". www.teammelli.com. Archived from the original on 2006-05-18.
- "Statistics: Iran [ Team Melli]".
- "Iran 2000/01".
- "History - PersianLeague.com". www.persianleague.com. Archived from the original on 2012-10-04.
- http://www.footiran.com/showthread.php?p=172478
- http://www.footiran.com/showthread.php?p=172478
- http://www.tebyan.net/index.aspx?pid=6602
- "با عبور از صنعت گاز سرخس پيام به دور بعدي جام حذفي راه يافت".