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Felton Stadium
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) An unexpected shot in the 3rd minute by Mustapha Kensi got the crowd on their feet, but to their dismay it went out on the left side. Felton's Rachid Boulmerka played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Alain Fahima in the 6th minute of play. Mustapha Kensi sent away a hard shot on goal in the 10th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After some fancy dribbling in the 16th minute, Alain Fahima managed to get in a good position for a shot. Palatine FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Alain Fahima was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Rachid Boulmerka breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. In the 20th match minute, Palatine FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Nourredine Bahari to maneuver through the defense. Felton were awarded a corner in the 22th minute after Palatine FC's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Hameur Mammeri took the corner. The corner ended in Mohamed Besseghir almost managing to get the ball behind the net, but Palatine FC's Fodil Chaib did a great save. After a defensive mix-up in Palatine FC's zone, Mohamed Besseghir stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Fodil Chaib came out of the goal and Mohamed Besseghir tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Palatine FC's Fodil Chaib played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Mustapha Kensi in the 31st minute of play. Fodil Chaib showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Mustapha Kensi in the 36th minute of the match. Rabah Heddou hit a great freekick 37 minutes into the match. When Felton's Mohamed Besseghir in the 40th minute got a chance for a shot 40th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Palatine FC's goalie prevented a goal. After a defensive mix-up in Palatine FC's zone, Mohamed Besseghir stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Fodil Chaib came out of the goal and Mohamed Besseghir tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. 46 minutes into the match, Palatine FC's Alain Fahima sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Rachid Boulmerka narrowly saved just below the crossbar. After the first half the score was level. The break gave the players a chance to catch their breath, whilst the managers went over the tactics with them again.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Mustapha Kensi made a kick off. An unexpectedly hard shot by Alain Fahima in the 54th minute of play forced Felton's goalkeeper Rachid Boulmerka to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Maïssa Louahla recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 56th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. The supporters of Palatine FC booed when Felton was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 57 match minutes in a wonderful position. Abdellah Medjadi Aribi didn't get a good kick on the ball. Alain Fahima recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 58th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. After some fancy dribbling in the 60th minute, Mohamed Besseghir managed to get in a good position for a shot. Felton's supporters rose to their feet, but Mohamed Besseghir was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Fodil Chaib breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Maïssa Louahla's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Rachid Boulmerka read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 63rd minute of play. When Alain Fahima fell near the penalty area in the 65th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Palatine FC's protests and gave Alain Fahima a yellow card for diving instead. A collision led to Palatine FC getting a freekick after 65 minutes play. Alain Fahima hit a great ball. Mustapha Kensi recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 68th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Ali Soltani kicked well hit freekick during the 72nd minute of the match. 76 minutes into the match, Palatine FC's goal looked a bit too open when Mohamed Besseghir came free, but Fodil Chaib reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Alain Fahima received a nice pass, split the defenders, and ran untouched towards the goal. Rachid Boulmerka came out and tried to block the shot, but Alain Fahima slotted it home off the left post making it 0-1 in the 87th minute. Palatine FC's supporters were very happy and cheered loudly because their team had won after a very close match.