MASJED SOLEYMAN, Iran (Interstat) — Javad J. scored in the 75th minute and again in the 89th as Naft M.I.S defeated Niroye Zamini 2-0 on Sunday in a global football match. Naft M.I.S broke through late after a long spell in which Niroye Zamini defended compactly and limited clear chances. The home side kept pressing and finally found the opening goal when Javad J. finished from inside the area. The second goal arrived in the closing minutes as Niroye Zamini pushed forward in search of an equalizer, leaving space for Naft M.I.S to seal the result. The victory gave Naft M.I.S a second win in the competition this season and marked another positive result in the club’s early-season run. The home side dictated much of the play but had to remain patient against a defense that sat deep and looked to spring forward on transitions. Niroye Zamini kept its shape and made the first half difficult for Naft M.I.S, which circulated the ball without finding a finishing touch until the late breakthrough.

Naft M.I.S improved its competition record to 2 wins, 1 loss and 2 draws. Its record across all competitions stands at the same mark. Niroye Zamini fell to 0 wins, 5 losses and 1 draw in the competition, and its overall record also stands at 0 wins, 5 losses and 1 draw. The visitors remained without a win this season in either competition and were left to rue another narrow result after staying level for much of the match. Niroye Zamini had entered the contest after losses to Shenavarsazi Qeshm, Mes Rafsanjan, Kara Gostar and Saipa and a scoreless draw with Mes Kerman. The club had not found a way to turn competitive matches into wins and again came up short in the final quarter of the game. The result extended a difficult run for the visitors, who have struggled to score and have found wins hard to come by this season. Naft M.I.S, by contrast, found a way to turn a tight game into a win with a strong finish.

Naft M.I.S, meanwhile, had arrived after a loss at Kara Gostar, draws with Saipa and at Novin Ahvaz, and a home win over Fard. The home side carried that mixed form into a tight match and was made to wait for its breakthrough. Niroye Zamini sat deep and absorbed pressure for long stretches, but the defensive effort could not hold through the final minutes. Javad J. made the difference with two composed finishes, first breaking the deadlock with 15 minutes remaining and then adding insurance shortly before fulltime. Naft M.I.S managed the closing stages well and protected the clean sheet. The home team’s best work came after the interval, when it moved the ball more quickly and stretched the Niroye Zamini back line. Still, the visitors held firm until Javad J. found the opening.

The match remained scoreless through the first half and much of the second. Naft M.I.S controlled possession but found Niroye Zamini difficult to break down. The visitors threatened occasionally on the counter but could not produce a goal. As the game moved into its final stretch, Naft M.I.S increased the tempo and forced Niroye Zamini deeper. The opening goal changed the shape of the contest, and Niroye Zamini had to commit more players forward. That decision opened gaps that Naft M.I.S exploited for the second goal. The final whistle confirmed a home win that was built on patience and late execution. Naft M.I.S kept its defensive discipline after taking the lead and did not allow Niroye Zamini a clear path back into the match. The home side maintained its concentration through the closing stages and protected the advantage.

Interstat’s game simulator had projected a final score of Naft M.I.S 1, Niroye Zamini 1. Interstat’s ELO system had projected Naft M.I.S with a 74.4 percent probability to win. Naft M.I.S had been installed as a pregame favorite with a spread of -0.5. The total score of 2 went under the over/under line of 1.5.