Wikipedia - Qashqai F.C.
Qashqai Football Club (Persian: باشگاه فرهنگی ورزشی قشقایی, Bashgah-e Ferhengi-ye Vârzeshi-ye Qâshqâiye) or Qashqai Cultural Sport Club is a football club based in Shiraz, Iran. Qashqai currently compete in the Azadegan League.
History
Qashqai Football Club was established in Shiraz in 2012 with the support of Qashqai Turk people living in Fars and other neighbor provinces of Iran. Qashqai F.C. was reputed since they as a second-tier club surprisingly knocked Persepolis football team out of Iran’s 2016–17 Hazfi Cup's 1/32 round on September 30, 2016. The two teams finished in a 1–1 draw after extra time and Qashqai defeated Persepolis 6–5 in penalty shootout.
On 30 September 2016, Qashqai produced one of the greatest ever shocks of the Hazfi Cup. Qashqai, a third-tier team defeated Persepolis on penalty kicks. This win advanced the club to the Round of 32 where they played New Bargh and lost 1–0.
The team's colors are typically red and white, and their logo features a fierce lion symbolizing strength and determination. Qashqai Shiraz has a long and storied history in Iranian football, with a proud tradition of success in domestic competitions.
The team's home matches are played at a vibrant and energetic stadium in Shiraz, where fans come out in full force to support their beloved team. Qashqai Shiraz is a respected and formidable opponent in Iranian football, and their matches are always highly anticipated by fans and rivals alike.