TEHRAN – The Video Assistant Referee (VAR) has been confirmed for the Tehran derby between Persepolis and Esteghlal football teams.

The match will be held in Tehran’s Azadi Stadium on Thursday.

Mooud Bonyadifar has been appointed as referee and will be assisted by Saeid Ghasemi and Alireza Ildorom.

Bijan Heydari will be the fourth official.

Esteghlal and Persepolis have met each other 101 times in Tehran derby. Persepolis have won 27 matches, while Esteghlal emerged victorious 26 times and 48 matches ended in draw.