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Muswell Hill
Spectators: 10990 (Terracing: 8244, Seating: 2527, VIP seats: 219) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Afşin Derem made the kick off which started today's match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Dirar Rashid in the 4th minute of play forced Atletico Beirut's goalkeeper Farid Ayham to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Dirar Rashid in the 4th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Farid Ayham prevented the ball from getting in the gole. If Hisham Mumtaz had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 11th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Líbano's Falah Waddah proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 11th minute of the match, managed to save Líbano from getting a goal against them. Farid Ayham showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Bashar Al Azra in the 12th minute of the match. Atletico Beirut's Farid Ayham played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Lotfi El Makhtoub in the 15th minute of play. Hisham Mumtaz's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Falah Waddah read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 17th minute of play. After a rather tough play, Líbano's Yousri Akram got a free kick in the 18th minute. Afşin Derem blasted a shot towards the goal in the 19th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Falah Waddah having to make a save. Nasri El Hariri's late challenge caught a Líbano's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Nasri El Hariri helped the player get up and apologised. The supporters of Líbano booed when Atletico Beirut was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 20 match minutes in a wonderful position. Nasri El Hariri didn't get a good kick on the ball. After some fancy dribbling in the 21st minute, Dirar Rashid managed to get in a good position for a shot. Líbano's supporters rose to their feet, but Dirar Rashid was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Farid Ayham breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. With a little luck, Líbano's Falah Waddah got control of the ball when Wakil Husam tried to sneak it across the goal line. Farid Ayham showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Dirar Rashid in the 30th minute of the match. 33 minutes into the match, Líbano's goalkeeper Falah Waddah had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Wakil Husam. Yazid Abdul Hakim charged in rather forcefully in the 34th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Yazid Abdul Hakim the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. The supporters of Líbano booed when Atletico Beirut was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 34 match minutes in a wonderful position. Yazid Abdul Hakim didn't get a good kick on the ball. 34 minutes into the match, Atletico Beirut's goal looked a bit too open when Akram Munahid came free, but Farid Ayham reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 34th minute, Akram Munahid ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Farid Ayham was frozen by the shot and now it was 0-1. Farid Ayham showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Akram Munahid in the 37th minute of the match. In the 39th minute Dirar Rashid shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Farid Ayham saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Farid Ayham showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Dirar Rashid, who was totally free with the ball in the 41st minute. When Líbano's Dirar Rashid in the 41st minute got a chance for a shot 41st didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Atletico Beirut's goalie prevented a goal. Rawan Sariyah hit a great freekick 43 minutes into the match. Disappointed in the 0-1 score, the home team went to the dressing room to adjust tactics for the second half.

50 minutes into the match, Atletico Beirut's goal looked a bit too open when Dirar Rashid came free, but Farid Ayham reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Bashar Al Azra could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 53rd minute of the match, but Farid Ayham made a huge save. Farid Ayham made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Dirar Rashid in the 59th minute of play. 60 minutes into the match, Atletico Beirut's goalkeeper Farid Ayham had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Akram Munahid. With an all-out effort, Líbano's Farid Ayham threw himself towards the right post 61 minutes into the match and grabbed hold of the ball from Ali Miyaz, which otherwise would have been placed in the net. With an all-out effort, Líbano's Farid Ayham threw himself towards the right post 65 minutes into the match and grabbed hold of the ball from Dirar Rashid, which otherwise would have been placed in the net. Atletico Beirut's Farid Ayham proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 67th minute of the match, managed to save Atletico Beirut from getting a goal against them. In the 68th match minute, Atletico Beirut was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Afşin Derem to maneuver through the defense. Farid Ayham showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Bashar Al Azra, who was totally free with the ball in the 69th minute. Bashar Al Azra's shot straight on target was not completely harmless. The ball had pretty good speed, but Farid Ayham firmly grabbed it by the left post. Falah Waddah showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Hisham Mumtaz, who was totally free with the ball in the 76th minute. In the 77th minute Atletico Beirut were awarded a corner. Hafiz Abou Adal went to the cornerflag to take it. Atletico Beirut's Hisham Mumtaz was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Falah Waddah in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. Farid Ayham made an important save on a dangerous shot by Akram Munahid in the 80th minute. Atletico Beirut's Farid Ayham proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 82nd minute of the match, managed to save Atletico Beirut from getting a goal against them. In the 86th minute of the match, Ali Miyaz tried to roll the ball into the goal by the right post, but Farid Ayham saw his intentions and got control of the ball before it passed the line. Hisham Mumtaz kicked well hit freekick during the 86th minute of the match. In the last second Farid Ayham throw himself and got hold of the ball when Dirar Rashid in the 90thth minute from his position got away a shot towards the right post. In the 92nd minute Líbano were awarded a corner. Bashar Al Azra went to the cornerflag to take it. After taking down the ball on Líbano's corner Bashar Al Azra fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Farid Ayham quite easily take care of the ball. In the 93rd minute Tawfiq Zidan suffered a foot injury and had to be helped off the field. A collision led to Líbano getting a freekick after 95 minutes play. Mohammad Juwayn hit a great ball.