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] Prior to 2004, it was also the home ground of Aboomoslem. From 2013 it is also the home ground of Siah Jamegan.

Takhti Stadium
Full nameTakhti Stadium
Former namesZibandeh, Saadabad
LocationMashhad, Iran
OwnerKhorasan Razavi Football Association
OperatorKhorasan Razavi Football Association
Capacity15,000 (Football)
SurfaceGrass
Construction
Built1951
Tenants
Aboomoslem (1970–2004)
Siah Jamegan (2013–)

Infrastructure

The complex is composed of two grass fields which hosts football matches and used for training purposes. There are also other sporting facilities such as Swimming Pool which is used by the local swimming team Mojhaye Abi.

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 Iran1–0North Korea North KoreaFriendly match17,000Hosted the first national team match in Mashhad
1990Khorasan XI0–0Iran IranUnofficial Friendly match15,000Khorasan XI held the National Team to a 0–0 draw.

Other Matches

Date Team #1 Res. Team #2 Competition Attendance Remarks
1991Aboomoslem1–0Persepolis1991–92 Azadegan League?Tehran giants Persepolis lost in Mashhad for the first time.
20 April 2001[5]Abumoslem2-1PayamSecond Division 2000/01?Mashhad derby
16 April 2002[6]Abumoslem1-1Persepolis2001–02 Iran Pro League?Persepolis tie in Mashhad
19 May 2002[7]Abumoslem1-1Esteghlal2001–02 Iran Pro League10,000Esteghlal tie in Mashhad
8 November 2002[8]Abumoslem2-2Esteghlal2002–03 Iran Pro League12,000Esteghlal tie in Mashhad
12 May 2004[9]Payam3-2Persepolis2003/04 Hazfi Cup Round of 1610,000Persepolis defeated
26 November 2009[10]Payam1–0Gaz Sarakhs2009/10 Hazfi Cup?Duel of Khorasan physical game 2 red carded and 6 yellow

References


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