Former Rep of Ireland u-21 striker Eamon Zayed (28) became a hero for his new Iranian club Persepolis Tehran after he scored a late,late hat-trick to secure a 3-2 win in the Tehran derby last night.

Persepolis trailed 2-0 with just nine minutes remaining on the clock before Zayed found his scoring boots to fire a hat-trick in just over 10 minutes.

Two Iranian player's have been banned from entering any Iranian stadiums, after the Iranian FA deemed their Persian Gulf Cup goal celebrations too intimate.

Mohammed Nosrati and Sheis Rezael were banned indefinitely for their goal celebrations during the Persian Gulf Cup tie between Persepolis and Damash Gilan which was broadcasted live in the staunchly Islamic Country.

By Chris Wright

Two Persepolis players, Mohammed Nosrati and Sheis Rezaei, have been banned from entering any and all Iranian stadiums after partaking in a post-goal 'bum grope' celebration during the Persian Gulf Cup match with Damash Gilan - a match that was broadcast live to a vast audience in the staunchly conservative Islamic county.