Gostaresh Foulad F.C.
Full name | Gostaresh Foulad Tabriz Football Club | ||
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Founded | 2008 | ||
Dissolved | 2018 | ||
Ground | Bonyan Diesel Stadium | ||
Capacity | 12,000 | ||
League | Persian Gulf Pro League | ||
2017–18 | Persian Gulf Pro League, 9th | ||
Website | Club website | ||
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Gostaresh Foulad Tabriz Football Club (
Gostaresh Foolad also had a futsal team in the senior, under 22's, under 19's, under 17's, and under 15's levels.
History
Establishment
Formed in 2008, Gostaresh took over the licence of
Azadegan League
While providing limited results in the club's inaugural season in the
The team reached the finals by securing a 2–0 victory over
In the 2011–2012 season
The 2012–2013 season saw the introduction of
Persian Gulf Pro League
Gostaresh Foolad play in the 2013–14
After a bad start to the 2014–15 season Mehdi Tartar was fired as head coach of the club and replaced by Faraz Kamalvand, finishing in 11th place.
Under Faraz Kamalvand Gostaresh had one of their best ever seasons in the 2015–16 season, finishing in ninth place. The club finished a best ever 8th place in the 2016–17 season. However shortly after, Faraz Kamalvand resigned and signed with Sanat Naft Abadan.
Stadium
Kit
Since the club's establishment in 2008, the teams has worn an all blue home kit with an all white away kit, corresponding with the club's logo. From 2008 to 2014, Gostaresh's kit sponsor was German company Uhlsport who also supplied the Iran national football team and a large number of other Iranian clubs. Starting in the summer of 2014, the club switched to Spanish company Kelme. After only one season with Kelme, Gostaresh once again switched sponsors and chose Iranian based company Merooj.
Season-by-season
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The table below chronicles the achievements of Gostaresh Foolad F.C. in various competitions since 2009.
Season | League | Position | Hazfi Cup
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Notes |
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2008–09 | 3rd Division
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1st | did not qualify | Promoted |
2009–10
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Azadegan League | 8th | Final | |
2010–11 | 3rd | 3rd Round | ||
2011–12 | 9th | Round of 32 | ||
2012–13 | 1st | did not qualify | Promoted | |
2013–14
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Persian Gulf Pro League
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10th | Round of 16 | |
2014–15
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11th | Round of 16 | ||
2015–16
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9th | Round of 16 | ||
2016–17
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8th | Quarterfinals | ||
2017–18 | 9th | Quarterfinals |
International friendlies
Since its establishment Gostaresh has played a number of European friendlies. Their biggest result came on 3 July 2016 after defeating Turkish runners up Fenerbahçe.
Win Draw Loss Postponed
Date Round | Home | Score | Away | Location |
Head coaches
Manager | Years |
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Jan 2009 – Mar 2010 |
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Mar 2010 – Dec 2010 |
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Dec 15, 2010 – Jun 25, 2011 |
Engin Firat |
Jul 1, 2011 – Sep 30, 2011 |
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Oct 2011 – Feb 2012 |
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Feb 2012 – Jul 2012 |
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Jul 1, 2012 – Jan 2, 2014 |
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Jan 2, 2014 – Oct 3, 2014 |
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Oct 4, 2014 –May 4, 2017 |
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May 10, 2017 –Sep 29, 2017 |
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Sep 29, 2017 –Jul 1, 2018 |
Achievements
- Hazfi Cup
- Runners-up (1): 2009–10
- Azadegan League
- Winner (1): 2012–13
- League 3
- Winner (1): 2008–09
- Winner (1):
- Fair play Team of the Year: 2014–15[6]
Unofficial titles
- MDS Cup:
- Winners (1): 2016
Asian clubs ranking
- As of 12 February 2017.[7]
Current Rank | Country | Team |
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81 | ![]() |
Gostaresh Foulad |
82 | ![]() |
Gwangju FC |
83 | ![]() |
Vegalta Sendai |
84 | ![]() |
Persib Bandung |
85 | ![]() |
Adelaide United
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See also
References
- ^ a b "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.
- ^ "Futbol ve Spor Haberleri | Maç Özetleri | Canlı Maç Sonuçları".
- ^ "پیروزی پر گل گسترش برابر فنرباغچه".
- ^ "تیم "ف-ک" تیم اخلاق لیگ شد!". 25 July 2015.
- ^ "Asia Football / Soccer Clubs Ranking". FootballDatabase.
External links
- Official website (in Persian) (archived 5 March 2013)