6 APRIL 9, 2015 Iranian Referee Firouzi TRACTORSAZI TABRIZ to Judge in 2-2 AL AHLI FIVB World League tempt on goal in the third minute time Al Ahli levelled against the TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian when midfielder Farid Karimi’s run of play when Al Soma, chasing referee Ebrahim Firouzi will judge powerful strike from the edge of the onto a ball into the box, managed to in the 2015 FIVB Volleyball World box was well tipped over by Al Ahli outmuscle defender Khaled Shafiei League. keeper Abdullah Al Maiouf. on the left side of the six yard box He was chosen to judge in Week The Saudis then had their first ef- before firing an unstoppable effort 2 of Pool H, which will be held at fort on the 20-minute mark, but Al into the roof of the net. the Cairo Stadium Indoor Halls Soma’s dipping free-kick from 20 The home side were in front again Complex, in Cairo, Egypt, on June yards flew over goalkeeper Hamed just three minutes later, though, 19-21. Lak’s crossbar. when Andranik Teymourian’s cor- And although the Iranians enjoyed ner from the right was headed down Pool H consists of Egypt, Ka- the majority of the possession in the and into the back of the net by Sa- zakhstan, Spain and Venezuela. first half, they created little by way ghebi. Firouzi has officiated Nether- of clear-cut opportunities and the Al Ahli pushed hard for the equal- lands and Japan match in the 2013 sides went in level at the interval. izer and Al Soma was unlucky to FIVB Volleyball World League. Tractorsazi started the second pe- see his powerful free-kick hammer Another Iranian referee Moham- riod the stronger and should have against the top of the bar and over mad Shahmiri had already been gone in front in the 58th minute with five minutes to go. invited to the prestigious event. Iranian referee Ebrahim Firouzi Iran Tractrosazi FC was held by Saudi Al Hilal in Tabriz. when Ahmadzadeh’s floated cross But the Syrian was not to be de- TABRIZ (AFC) - Two goals from header from midfielder Shahin Sa- from the right fell to the unchal- nied and with a minute left on the Syrian striker Omar Al Soma en- ghebi, but the visitors fought back lenged Edinho just five yards out clock a long free-kick by custodian sured Al Ahli remained at the summit strongly and equalized in the 89th but his weak effort was parried by Al Maiouf fell at the feet of defend- Karim Bagheri of Group D as the Saudi side secured minute through Al Soma to ensure Al Maiouf, and when the ball land- er Aqeel Al Sahabi who cut the ball a 2-2 draw at Iran’s Tractorsazi Ta- they hold on to top spot in the group ed back at the striker’s feet his sec- back for Al Soma to fire home from Named Iran’s Persepolis briz in their AFC Champions League with eight points from four games. ond attempt was pushed round the eight yards. Matchday Four clash at the Yadegar Tractorsazi, meanwhile, have four post by the keeper. And the striker could have Assistant Coach Emam Stadium on Tuesday. points from their four matches thus But just seconds later the Brazilian wrapped up an incredible hat-trick TEHRAN (Tasnim) – For- popular team. After an uneventful first half the far but will also now be without made amends after the ensuing cor- in a frantic final few minutes had mer Persepolis midfielder Bagheri will assist the Croat hosts took the lead on the hour-mark Farshad Ahmadzadeh after the mid- ner was only half cleared by the Al his effort from inside the box not in Tabriz through Brazilian striker fielder was sent off in the closing Ahli defense and when the ball fell been well stopped by Lak in the Karim Bagheri has been coach in Persepolis. Edinho but Al Soma tied things up stage of the game. to him 16 yards out, his deflected Tractorsazi goal, before Ahmadza- named as the team’s assistant Bagheri and Ivankovic have for Al Ahli in the 72nd minute with Gross profits from positive spirit left-foot curler looped over the un- deh was shown a straight red in coach on Wednesday. already worked together in the a powerful effort from close range. as Al Soma secures precious point fortunate Al Maiouf. the dying seconds after a confron- Branko Ivankovic took Iranian national football team. The Iranians then went in front The home side had the better of the The hosts continued to dominate tation with Al Ahli captain Taiseer charge of Persepolis on Mon- Former Iranian midfielder again in the 75th minute through a opening stages and had their first at- possession but 18 minutes from Al Jassam. day. He replaced Hamid De- has played 198 times for Persepo- rakhshan in the Iranian lis and scored 33 goals. Baku to Host Islamic Solidarity Games in 2017 BAKU (IRNA) – Azerbaijan Re- preparations are underway to host Representatives of ISSF during Baku in year 2017 before fasting public signed an agreement with Is- the games in the Republic. their trip to Baku, capital of Azer- month of Ramadan and in 20 sport Juventus Blitz lamic Solidarity Sports Federation President of Islamic Solidarity baijan Republic, visited sport infra- fields. to host the fourth Islamic Solidarity Sports Federation Faisal Fahd Ab- structures of the country, which the Azerbaijan Republic was Fiorentina to Reach Games in 2017. dulaziz praised special attention and first ever European Games is to be elected to host the fourth games First Vice-President of Azerbaijan interest of the Azerbaijan Republic held in 2015. in July 2013 in Jeddah, Saudi Cup Final Republic National Olympic Com- to develop sport and hold the fourth The fourth Islamic Solidar- Arabia. mittee Changiz Huseynov said that round of the games in the country. ity Sports Games is to be held in Indonesia hosted the third games. Italy’s Football Striker Donates 60K Euros for Muslims ROME (FNA)- Fiorentina’s super in the Italian league after scoring last February, the Muslim player striker Mohamed Salah has contrib- 9 goals and making 2 others in 12 first asked about the location uted 60 thousand Euros to Florence matches so far, World Bulletin re- of the mosque, according to the Muslim community in the team’s ported. head of the Union of Islamic headquarters in Tuscany region, of- The player’s move to prostrate Communities and Organizations fering them a chance to repair the after each goal has also been in Italy. mosques in the Italian western prov- widely welcomed by the Muslim Italy has a Muslim population of ince. community, saying he presented some 1.7 million, including 20,000 Salah, an Egyptian player who a true image of Islam away from reverts, according to the figures re- moved to Fiorentina from English the terrorist image conveyed by leased by Istat, the national statis- Mohamed Salah Chelsea, has become a huge star media. By his arrival in the city tics agency. Juventus forward Alessandro Matri (L) vies with Fiorentina defender Ste- fan Savic during the Italian Cup semifinal in Florence on April 7, 2014 ROME (AFP) - Juventus thrashed tina out of the Europa League, win- Fiorentina 3-0 on Tuesday to over- ning 1-0 away following a home Clippers Beat Lakers 105-100 in Rematch 48 turn a 2-1 semi-final, first leg deficit draw, and once again they proved and reach the Italian Cup final. ruthless on their travels. Hours Later Despite missing star players Car- Tevez’s replacement Matri opened los Tevez and Paul Pogba, Juve the scoring on 21 minutes after LOS ANGELES (AP) - The Clip- after leading in that game by 43. peted hard and got great looks but we crushed La Viola in the second leg mopping up the loose ball when pers have three games left until the The Lakers hung around in the re- just missed shots,’’ Clarkson said. in Florence through goals from Pereyra’s shot was blocked. playoffs begin. They can’t get there match, and even led by four points ear- The Clippers hung on to eke out Alessandro Matri, Roberto Pereyra Pereyra was then on hand to knock soon enough. ly after never leading Sunday. Jordan their seventh straight win and 11th in and Leonardo Bonucci. home the rebound after goalkeeper ‘’I like our mindset. Everyone is Clarkson led them with 20 points, all in their last 12 against the Lakers, their They will face either holders Na- Neto saved from Alvaro Morata just like, ‘Let’s get to it,’’’ coach Doc the first three quarters. Tarik Black add- most successful 12-game stretch in poli or Lazio in the final. Those before half-time. Rivers said. ‘’It’ll be interesting to ed 16 points and Wesley Johnson 15. the series in franchise history. sides are level at 1-1 from the first Due to the away goal rule, Juve see how we play the next three.’’ ‘’I don’t think anyone had a great game ‘’We were chasing Paul and Redick leg in Rome and meet in Naples on went into the game knowing they Blake Griffin and J.J. Redick but our effort was greatly improved,’’ all over,’’ said Jeremy Lin, who had 14 Wednesday. had to score at least twice to avoid scored 27 points apiece and the Lakers coach Byron Scott said. points. ‘’They move the ball well, attack Juve’s deserved victory provided going out but with 45 minutes to Clippers beat the Lakers 105-100 DeAndre Jordan had 17 rebounds aggressively and they’re very active.’’ a welcome boost ahead of their play, they were a goal to the good Tuesday night, completing a 4-0 and Paul had 10 assists for the Clip- Redick hit his fourth 3-pointer and Champions League quarter-final, on aggregate. season sweep of their downtrodden pers, who were outscored in the third then made both free throws after get- first leg against Monaco next week. Bonucci’s volley from a corner Staples Center co-tenant. and fourth quarters. ting fouled. Matt Barnes dunked on Blake Griffin #32 of the Los Angeles They simply proved too strong, just before the hour mark killed ‘’We’ve been about business. I The Lakers got within one on a a fast break off Paul’s alley-oop pass Clippers handles the ball against physically, mentally and technically off the match, with Fiorentina now like our attitude and resolve going technical free throw by Ryan Kelly, and Griffin made a free throw for a Ryan Kelly #4 of the Los Angeles for Fiorentina. needing to score three goals to into games,’’ Griffin said. capping a 17-11 stretch that included 97-88 lead with 3 1/2 minutes left. Lakers on April 7, 2015 at Staples And with a 14-point lead over progress as Juve had the away goals Chris Paul had 19 points to go 3-pointers by Jabari Brown, Johnson Paul and Redick converted four Center in Los Angeles, California. second-placed Roma in Serie A, advantage at that juncture. over 13,000 in his career for the and Dwight Buycks. straight free throws to end the game remain without a victory in April, the reigning champions remain on The only black mark for Mas- Clippers, who have won four in a Carlos Boozer’s jumper left the after Lin made a pair, drawing the having last won at Philadelphia on course for a treble, last achieved similiano Allegri’s men was a red row and 11 of 12. They beat the lot- Lakers trailing 89-88, the closest they Lakers within three. March 30. Sunday’s defeat to the by Jose Mourinho’s Inter Milan in card to Morata three minutes from tery-bound Lakers for the second got in the final 5 minutes. The Lakers have dropped four in Clippers was their franchise-worst 2010. time for a tackle from behind on time in 48 hours, winning 106-78 ‘’Tonight we played better, com- a row and 11 of their last 14. They 56th of the season. Last year, Juve knocked Fioren- Alessandro Diamanti.