{"id":24572,"date":"2016-03-04T09:37:18","date_gmt":"2016-03-04T17:37:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.persianfootball.com\/news\/?p=24572"},"modified":"2016-03-06T09:39:43","modified_gmt":"2016-03-06T17:39:43","slug":"branko-wants-to-break-tractors-winning-streak","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.persianfootball.com\/news\/2016\/03\/04\/branko-wants-to-break-tractors-winning-streak\/","title":{"rendered":"Branko wants to break Tractor’s winning streak"},"content":{"rendered":"

Tehran Times – TEHRAN, Persepolis will take on Tractor Sazi in one of the most important matches of 22nd week of Iran Professional League on Sunday at Tehran\u2019s Azadi Stadium. <\/strong><\/p>\n

The Reds are currently in third place, seven points behind league leader and arch rival Esteghlal while Tractor Sazi stands in seventh. <\/p>\n

Tractor Sazi wants to build on three consecutive wins in IPL and Asian Champions League while Persepolis is eager to reduce the gap with Esteghlal. <\/p>\n

\u201cTractor Sazi was extremely unlucky not to win the title last season. They have made a strong start to the AFC Asian Champions League and I think they are a mini national team in terms of the quality players. But I want my players to win every game as we are not allowed to lose points anymore,\u201d Persepolis coach BrankoIvankovic told reporters. <\/p>\n

Tractor Sazi coach Amir Ghalenoei believes Persepolis is team to beat at the moment. <\/p>\n

\u201cPersepolis is currently in top form and the fans enjoy their team style of play. We have a difficult match against them in Tehran but we know them well and we will try to cut their midfield and offensive line connection,\u201d Tractor Sazi coach Amir Ghalenoei told reporters. <\/p>\n

Factbox: <\/strong><\/p>\n

* The two teams have faced each other 36 times; 16 wins for Persepolis, 8 wins for Tractor Sazi and 12 draw. <\/p>\n

* Persepolis has scored in every game this season. <\/p>\n

* The Reds have conceded just one goal in the last six home games. <\/p>\n

* Tractor Sazi has won the last three games in Iran Professional League and AFC Champions League. <\/p>\n

* The last 11 meetings between the two teams have not finished with a draw. <\/p>\n

* Tractor Sazi has not lost in the last six away matches in IPL and ACL. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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