Javad Nkounam, the former head coach of Esteghlal, said in a TV interview on the sidelines of the Esteghlal-Nasaji game in the 22nd season of the Premier League: "An inspiring silence in the middle of the game told me that the Persepolis game was three-nil, don't attack anymore! ".
Esteghlal's draw in this game led to losing the top of the table and for the rest of the season Persepolis eventually won the championship.