Pooya Nikan Dominate Aseman With Convincing 5-0 Victory

Pooya Nikan welcomed Aseman to their home ground on 25 January 2026 for a friendly 11-a-side match, kicking off at 1:00pm. The hosts delivered a commanding performance, securing a comprehensive 5-0 win over their visitors in a match that showcased their attacking prowess and tactical flexibility.

Pooya Nikan lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, a setup designed to balance defensive solidity with attacking creativity. Mohamad Hoseyn Baradaran took his place between the sticks as goalkeeper, while the defensive line consisted of Amir Hossein Nabati at right back, Mohamad Sadegh Ramezani and Amir Ali Varasteh as central defenders, and Amir Mahdi Maleki on the left flank. In midfield, Sina Mohamadi and Armin Moradi operated as the two central midfielders tasked with controlling the tempo and providing defensive cover. Ahead of them, the attacking midfield trio featured Abolfazl Hashemi on the right, Amir Mahdi Hemati centrally, and Hesam Ebadi on the left, all supporting lone striker Ramtin Mehraban. The substitutes bench included Mohamad Mehdi Bayat, Mahdi Moharami, Amir Hoseyn Hasan Por, Alireza Khani, Amir Ali Bahodori, Ehsan Ehsan, Sadra Gelich, Mahdi Mosavi, and Kasra Gelich.

The match began with Pooya Nikan asserting early dominance, and it was Amir Ali Varasteh who opened the scoring in the 20th minute. The central defender rose to the occasion, capitalising on a set-piece or a well-worked move to put the hosts ahead, setting the tone for the remainder of the game.

As the first half progressed, Pooya Nikan’s attacking midfielders began to find their rhythm. In the 35th minute, Abolfazl Hashemi doubled the lead, expertly finishing a chance created by Armin Moradi’s assist. This goal highlighted the effective link-up play between midfield and attack, with Hashemi’s movement and Moradi’s vision proving crucial.

At half-time, Pooya Nikan made a trio of tactical substitutions to refresh the squad and maintain their momentum. Mohamad Mehdi Bayat replaced Sina Mohamadi in central midfield, Mahdi Moharami came on for Amir Mahdi Hemati in the attacking midfield role, and Amir Hoseyn Hasan Por took over from Amir Hossein Nabati at right back. These changes aimed to sustain the team’s intensity and control as the second half commenced.

Shortly after the restart, in the 57th minute, Alireza Khani was introduced for Amir Mahdi Maleki, reinforcing the left defensive flank. The visitors struggled to create meaningful chances as Pooya Nikan continued to dominate possession and territory.

The hosts extended their lead in the 63rd minute when Ramtin Mehraban found the net, assisted by Abolfazl Hashemi. The striker’s goal was a testament to his positioning and finishing ability, while Hashemi’s continued influence was evident in his creative contributions.

Pooya Nikan’s tactical approach remained fluid, with further substitutions made to maintain energy and tactical sharpness. Amir Ali Bahodori replaced Ramtin Mehraban in the 68th minute, followed by Ehsan Ehsan coming on for goalkeeper Mohamad Hoseyn Baradaran in the 73rd minute. Shortly after, Sadra Gelich and Mahdi Mosavi entered the fray, replacing Hesam Ebadi and Armin Moradi respectively, signalling a shift to fresh legs in the attacking midfield and central midfield positions.

The substitutions paid dividends almost immediately as Amir Ali Bahodori scored in the 75th minute, again assisted by Abolfazl Hashemi, who was proving to be the creative heartbeat of the team. This goal further emphasised Pooya Nikan’s dominance and attacking depth.

In the 78th minute, Kasra Gelich replaced Abolfazl Hashemi, allowing the star performer to rest after a commanding display that earned him the player of the match accolade.

Pooya Nikan rounded off their scoring in the 86th minute through Sadra Gelich, who capitalised on his introduction to the game to add a fifth goal. This late strike was the perfect capstone to a thoroughly one-sided encounter.

Throughout the 90 minutes plus added time, Pooya Nikan controlled the match with assured defending, incisive passing, and clinical finishing. Aseman were unable to breach the home side’s defence or mount any significant threat on goal, leaving the scoreboard reflecting a dominant 5-0 victory for Pooya Nikan.