The female supervisors – who were wearing head-to-toe gowns – were stationed at the entrance to guide the fans in, and were heard asking them to put on headscarves as they entered the stadium. The female supporters were seated separately from the men. “We’re happy that you’re present in the Azadi stadium,” Esteghlal FC’s official account said in a short tweet.It was unclear how many women were allowed to watch the match between Esteghlal FC – one of Tehran and Iran’s largest and most popular teams – and Sanat Mes Kerman FC as there was no confirmation from the authorities.