Yasser Asani, the winger of Estegalal during the match with Estegalal of Khuzestan, after a verbal dispute with Alireza Ildrum, the assistant referee of the match, had a controversial reaction towards him, which eventually led to the expulsion of the star of Estegalal. Media in Iran published videos showing part of the assistant referee's conversation with Kopel Nazimi, the middle referee, and Saleh Hardani's attempt to prevent an easy dismissal. Several media outlets also reported that the refereeing team for this match intends to complain to the Football Association's Disciplinary Committee.

Yasser Asani, the winger of Estegalal during the match with Estegalal of Khuzestan, after a verbal dispute with Alireza Ildrum, the assistant referee of the match, had a controversial reaction towards him, which eventually led to the expulsion of the star of Estegalal. Media in Iran published videos showing part of the assistant referee's conversation with Kopel Nazimi, the middle referee, and Saleh Hardani's attempt to prevent an easy dismissal. Several media outlets also reported that the refereeing team for this match intends to complain to the Football Association's Disciplinary Committee.