Claim: Esteghlal Shahrdari Rasht and Malavan, an Iranian football club based in Bandar-e Anzali, were able to advance to the second round during the 1997–98 Iran 2nd Division football season.
Evidence: Malavan Bandar Anzali Football Club (Persian: باشگاه فوتبال ملوان بندر انزلى‎) is an Iranian football club based in Bandar-e Anzali, Iran. Malavan Esteghlal Shahrdari Rasht