The Takhti Stadium () formerly known by names as Zibandeh and later Saadabad Stadium, is a multi-purpose stadium in Mashhad, Iran. It is currently used mostly for football matches and is the home stadium of Payam Mashhad. The stadium holds 15,000 people. From 2013 it is also the home ground of Siah Jamegan.
Infrastructure The complex is composed of two grass fields which hosts football matches and used for training purposes.
Important matches On 5 February 1985, Takhti Stadium was the venue of an International Friendly between Iran and North Korea. The match finished 1–0 for Iran and Shahin Bayani scored the goal. The 2001 AK Pipe International Cup was played at this venue, with Abomooslem crowned as champions.
Notable matches Iran National Football Team DateTeam #1Res.Team #2CompetitionAttendanceRemarks5 February 1985 Iran1–0 North KoreaFriendly match17,000Hosted the first national team match in Mashhad1990Khorasan XI0–0 IranUnofficial Friendly match15,000Khorasan XI held the National Team to a 0–0 draw. Other Matches DateTeam #1Res.Team #2CompetitionAttendanceRemarks1991Aboomoslem1–0Persepolis1991–92 Azadegan League?Tehran giants Persepolis lost in Mashhad for the first time.20 April 2001Abumoslem2-1PayamSecond Division 2000/01?Mashhad derby16 April 2002Abumoslem1-1Persepolis2001–02 Iran Pro League?Persepolis tie in Mashhad19 May 2002Abumoslem1-1Esteghlal2001–02 Iran Pro League10,000Esteghlal tie in Mashhad8 November 2002Abumoslem2-2Esteghlal2002–03 Iran Pro League12,000Esteghlal tie in Mashhad12 May 2004Payam3-2Persepolis2003/04 Hazfi Cup Round of 1610,000Persepolis defeated26 November 2009Payam1–0Gaz Sarakhs2009/10 Hazfi Cup?Duel of Khorasan physical game 2 red carded and 6 yellow
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