Persepolis beat Padideh to advance into Iran's Hazfi Cup semis

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TEHRAN, Feb. 18 (Xinhua) -- Persepolis entered the Iran's Hazfi Cup semifinals after defeating Padideh in penalty shootout in Tehran's Azadi Stadium on Monday.

Persepolis midfielder Shayan Mosleh scored an own goal just 12 minutes into the match.

Mosleh scored once again eight minutes later, heading the ball into the roof of the Padideh net to make it 1-1.

The match went to extra time but Persepolis failed to take advantage of their possession.

In the penalty shootout, Persepolis defeated Padideh 4-2 and advanced to the semifinals.

The Reds will meet Sepahan in the semis in Isfahan.

Persepolis have claimed the Cup title five times. Enditem

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