Gostaresh Foulad F.C.
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| Full name | Gostaresh Foulad Football Club | ||
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| Nickname(s) | The Blue Smiths | ||
| Founded | 1 March 2008 | ||
| Ground |
Gostaresh Foulad Stadium Tabriz | ||
| Capacity | 12,000 | ||
| Owner | Mohammar Reza Motlagh | ||
| Chairman | Gholamreza Samandar | ||
| Manager | Mehdi Tartar | ||
| League | Persian Gulf Cup | ||
| 2012–13 |
Azadegan League Group 1, 1st (Promoted) | ||
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Gostaresh Foulad F.C. is an Iranian football club based in Tabriz, Iran. The club was founded in 2008. They currently compete in the Iran Pro League. They are promoted from Azadegan League in 2012–13 season and will be participated in the upcoming season.
History
Formed in 2008, Gostaresh took over the licence of Niroye Zamini F.C. when they ran into financial difficulties. Gostaresh had played the previous season in Iran Football's 3rd Division, placing first overall.
Azadegan League
While providing limited results in the clubs inaugural season in the Azadegan League, Gostaresh found success in the Hazfi Cup.
The team reached the finals by securing a 2-0 victory over IPL side Zob Ahan F.C.[1] The victory sealed Gostaresh a meeting with Asian powerhouse Persepolis F.C. in the Hazfi Cup final.[1] Clearly outmatched, Gostaresh lost the home leg 1-0 from a goal by Persepolis forward Sheys Rezaei, who scored in the 12th minute.[2] In the second leg at Azadi Stadium in Tehran, gostaresh lost 3-1 for a total aggregate loss of 4 goals to 1, giving Persepolis the Hazfi Cup.[3]
In the 2011-2012 season Luka Bonacic took over the clubs managerial role, at the end of the year Gostaresh was tied for second place and a shot at promotion, but goal difference dropped them to third, and hopes of promotion were destroyed on the final day.
The 2012-2013 season saw the introduction of Rasoul Khatibi, his tactics seemed to work and Gostaresh easily clinched automatic promotion to the Iran Pro League
Iran Pro League
Gostaresh Foolad are set to play in the 2013-14 Iran Pro League season, the league starts on July 13.
Season-by-season
The table below chronicles the achievements of Gostaresh Foolad F.C. in various competitions since 2009.
| Season | League | Position | Hazfi Cup | Notes |
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| 2008–09 | Division 3 | 1st | Did not qualify | Promoted |
| 2009–10 | Division 1 | 8th | Final | |
| 2010–11 | Division 1 | 3rd | 3rd Round | |
| 2011–12 | Division 1 | 9th | Round of 32 | |
| 2012–13 | Division 1 | 1st | Did not qualify | Promoted |
| 2013–14 | Pro League | Round of 16 |
Players
First Team Squad
As of November 20, 2013.[4]
Note: Flags indicate national team as has been defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
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For recent transfers, see List of Iranian football transfers winter 2013–14.
Head coaches
Hossein Khatibi (January 2009–March 10)- Farhad Kazemi (March 2010–December 10)
Luka Bonačić (December 2010–June 2011)
Engin Firat (August 2011–October 11)- Mohammad Hossein Ziaei (October 2011–February 12)
- Hadi Bargizar (February 2012–July 12)
- Rasoul Khatibi (July 2012–January 14)
- Mehdi Tartar (January 2014– )
Achievements
- Runners-up (1): 2009–10
- Winner (1): 2012–13
- Winner (1): 2008-09
See also
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Iran: Gostaresh Stun Zob Ahan To Earn Dream Final Against Persepolis". Goal.com. 2010-04-24. Retrieved 2013-11-10.
- ↑ "Persepolis reaching for Hazfi Cup title [VIDEO". PersianLeague.com. 2010-05-12. Retrieved 2013-11-10.
- ↑ "Persepolis wins cup elimination final [VIDEO". PersianLeague.com. 2010-05-24. Retrieved 2013-11-10.
- ↑ "گسترش فولاد". Ffiri.ir. Retrieved 2013-11-10.
External links
- (Persian) Official Web Site
- (English) Players and Results
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