Gorgan, formerly Esterabad , is a city in the Central District of Gorgan County, Golestan province, Iran, serving as capital of the district, the county, and the province. It lies approximately 400 km (250 mi) to the northeast of Tehran, some 30 km (19 mi) away from the Caspian Sea.
Iranian football's 2nd division is the third-highest football division overall in the Iranian football league system. Before 2001, the 2nd division league was the second-highest division in Iranian football league system, however, this was changed to third-highest division when Iran's football structure officially became professional.
The 2009–10 Azadegan League was the 19th season of the Azadegan League and ninth as the second highest division since its establishment in 1991. The season featured 19 teams from the 2008–09 Azadegan League, three new teams relegated from the 2008–09 Persian Gulf Cup: Payam Mashhad, Damash and Bargh Shiraz and four new teams promoted from the 2008–09 2nd Division: Sanati Kaveh, Foolad Novin, Mes Sarcheshmeh and Naft Tehran. Gostaresh Foulad replaced Niroye Zamini while Iranjavan replaced Moghavemat Mersad. Aluminium Arak changed their name into Shensa Arak. The league started on 10 August 2009 and ended on 27 June 2010. Shahrdari Tabriz and Naft Tehran won the Azadegan League title for the first time in their history. Shahrdari Tabriz, Naft Tehran and Sanat Naft promoted to the Persian Gulf Cup.
Hadi Bargizar is a retired Iranian football player. After he retired he managed several clubs including F.C. Aboomoslem, Payam Mashhad, Etka Gorgan F.C. and Gostaresh Foolad F.C.
Etka Gorgan was an Iranian football club based in Gorgan, Iran.
Esmaeil Bale is an Iranian footballer who plays for Etka Gorgan F.C. in the Azadegan League.
Hassan Habibi is a retired Iranian association football player and manager.
The 2005–06 season in the second division of Iranian football ended with promotion to the Azadegan League for Pegah Tehran, Nassaji Mazandaran, Etka Gorgan and Shahrdari Tabriz.
Rouhollah Arab is an Iranian footballer who plays as a striker for Aluminium Arak in the Azadegan League.
Mohammad Rashid Mazaheri is an Iranian footballer who plays for Iranian club Nassaji as a goalkeeper. He was a member of the Iranian national team.
The 2012–13 Azadegan League was the 22nd season of the Azadegan League and 12th as the second highest division since its establishment in 1991. The season featured 19 teams from the 2011–12 Azadegan League, three new teams relegated from the 2011–12 Persian Gulf Cup: Shahin Bushehr, Shahrdari Tabriz and Mes Sarcheshmeh and four new teams promoted from the 2011–12 2nd Division: Esteghlal Ahvaz as champions, Gostaresh Foulad and Hafari Ahvaz. Alvand Hamedan replaced PAS Novin Hamedan, Bargh Shiraz replaced Steel Azin and Sang Ahan replaced Tarbiat Yazd. The league started on 13 September 2012 and ended on 16 April 2013. Gostaresh Foulad and Esteghlal Khuzestan won the Azadegan League title for the first time in their history. Gostaresh Foulad and Esteghlal Khuzestan promoted to the Persian Gulf Cup.
The 2014–15 Azadegan League was the 24th season of the Azadegan League and 14th as the second highest division since its establishment in 1991. The season featured 16 teams from the 2013–14 Azadegan League, three new teams relegated from the 2013–14 Persian Gulf Cup: Fajr Sepasi, Damash and Mes Kerman and four new teams promoted from the 2013–14 2nd Division: Shahrdari Ardabil and Etka Gorgan both as champions and Foolad Novin and Shahrdari Tabriz. Tarbiat Yazd replaced Yazd Louleh. The league started on 4 October 2014 and ended on 22 April 2015. Foolad Novin won the Azadegan League title for the first time in their history. Siah Jamegan and Esteghlal Ahvaz promoted to the Persian Gulf Pro League.
The 2014–15 Hazfi Cup was the 28th season of the Iranian football knockout competition. Tractor Sazi was the defending champion but was eliminated by Padideh in quarter-finals. The competition started on 1 September 2014 and ended on 1 June 2015. Zob Ahan won their third title after defeating Naft Tehran in the final.
Farshid Bagheri is an Iranian football midfielder who currently plays for the Iranian football club Gol Gohar in the Iran Pro League.
2015–16 Iran Football's 2nd Division is the 15th under 2nd Division since its establishment in 2001. The season featured 25 teams from the 2nd Division 2014–15, seven new teams relegated from the 2014–15 Azadegan League: Tarbiat Novin, Naft Gachsaran, Niroo Zamini, Etka Gorgan, Sh. Bandar Abbas, Rahian Kermanshah, Esteghlal Ahvaz and four new teams promoted from the 3rd Division 2014–15: Moghavemat Tehran, Kara Shiraz, Shahrdari Mahshahr, Rahpouyan Rezvanshahr.
The 2015–16 Hazfi Cup was the 29th season of the Iranian football knockout competition. Zob Ahan Isfahan was the defending champion. The competition started on 27 August 2015 and the final was played on 29 May 2016.
Zob Ahan won the tournament for the second time in a row after defeating Esteghlal in the final.
Omid Singh is an Iranian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Havadar in the Persian Gulf Pro League.
Mohammad Alinezhaad is an Iranian footballer who plays as a winger for Iranian football club Foolad.
Mohammad Roshandel is an Iranian football defender who played for Sepahan in the Azadegan League.
Milad Bagheri is an Iranian football defender who currently plays for Iranian football club FC Pars Jonoubi Jam in the Persian Gulf Pro League.
