AFC Champions League
Goals from Ehsan Hosseini and Mohammadreza Azadi earned Rahmati's side a win which sees them occupying the Group D top spot after two-time champions Al Hilal SFC of Saudi Arabia and Uzbekistan's Navbahor played to a 1-1 draw in the group's other fixture on Monday.
#ACL - Group D | Mumbai City FC (IND) 0-2 Nassaji Mazandaran FC (IRN)
“Today is a historic and memorable day for Nassaji club. Our players put all their strength and energy for the pride and success of this team and fans," said Rahmati.
“This was Nasaji's first game in the AFC Champions League; I thank God and thank my players for making our people and fans happy and getting the first three points in our history in the competition."
Rahmati said the win meant that his team caanot be taken lightly in the competition but said they would continue to work hard.
"From today, opponents will have a different level of respect for us. We can be happy until tomorrow when we return to Iran and then we have to focus on the next games again."
“I have a lot of experience in this competition as a player and this is my second experience as a head coach. For sure, we have to work harder for the next step and our work will become more difficult."
Up next for Nassaji are two-time AFC Champions League winners Al Hilal at the Azadi Stadium in Tehran on October 3.
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