AS BILL CULLEN almost said, it’s a long way from the Belfield Bowl.
Last night, former Derry City and Bray Wanderers striker Eamon Zayed struck a stunning hat-trick… in the Tehran derby.
The treble were his first goals for new club Persepolis, coming in his second game, and in front of a crowd of some 90,000 fans. They ultimately beat Esteghlal 3-2.
Watch the action here.
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“To score my first goals for the club and in the manner in which I did, was absolutely amazing,” Zayed told Rory Kelly of Extratime.ie afterwards. “It was a derby here, the two biggest teams in Iran, played in front of 90,000 fans in the national stadium and 20 million people watched it live on TV.”
The Libyan international’s hat-trick secured an unlikely win for the side, having been reduced to 10 men. Read a full report here.
What a man..great write up.
What a man, great attitude, great story.
So so strong, inspirational story Christy and well written.
You’ve got a purpose in life after such tragic events, keep up the tremendous work you were put here for !! Making such a difference to all those other lives.
Some story .
Has to be one of our best sportsmen across the codes, inspirational story.
Great lad and regrets really are futile.
This guy has a more full life than most perfect health people.
How many folks work in an office drive come home watch Netflix, having 2 legs or 1 leg would make little difference to many able body people’s lives, from the routine I see a lot of people living out
Grew up with Christy, such a great lad ,UP THE FLATS
My brother played in the same Ballymun United team as Christy. I loved watching that team play, Christy was a magic player and an absolute gent.