League

Ajman Stadium
Spectators: 9222 (Terracing: 6918, Seating: 2121, VIP seats: 183) Mostafa Abo Al Hasan struck a weak shot in the 3rd minute. Curt Stöckli didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for PAOK FC. After 3 played minutes Ajmán Club got a freekick which was hit by Faleh Al Mahmed. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Fuad Shams in the 7th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Donato Pellecchia prevented the ball from getting in the gole. After some careless play in the PAOK FC defense, Sari Shams kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Donato Pellecchia. The PAOK FC fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Donato Pellecchia should have stopped the shot. Faleh Al Mahmed charged in rather forcefully in the 12th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Faleh Al Mahmed the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Faleh Al Mahmed hit a great freekick 12 minutes into the match. After 13 minutes, Ghasan Al Ateqi mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the PAOK FC and the Ajmán Club players grew even worse after the yellow card. Ghasan Al Ateqi hit a great freekick 13 minutes into the match. The throw-in from Mosalam Al Sherazi in the 16th minute of the game was unfortunally taken care of by PAOK FC's Rashed Al Ramzi. PAOK FC's Donato Pellecchia proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 25th minute of the match, managed to save PAOK FC from getting a goal against them. Curt Stöckli showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Mostafa Abo Al Hasan, who was totally free with the ball in the 34th minute. After 36 played minutes Ajmán Club got a freekick which was hit by Ghazi Al Ajmi. Curt Stöckli showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Belal Al Amer, who was totally free with the ball in the 37th minute. After a rather tough play, Ajmán Club's Fuad Shams got a free kick in the 41st minute. Jamal Shadad hit a great freekick 45 minutes into the match. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 3-0 at half-time.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Mostafa Abo Al Hasan stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Mahdi Al Sallal during the 52nd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Curt Stöckli made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Mostafa Abo Al Hasan in the 56th minute of play. In the 59th minute, Habib Al Hindi hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Fuad Shams in the 61st managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Donato Pellecchia saved PAOK FC from getting behind. The supporters of Ajmán Club booed when PAOK FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 61 match minutes in a wonderful position. Basem Al Khaled didn't get a good kick on the ball. Sari Shams fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 67th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Donato Pellecchia having to interfere. A collision led to PAOK FC getting a freekick after 70 minutes play. Belal Al Amer hit a great ball. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Rashed Al Ramzi during the 71st minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After a rather tough play, PAOK FC's Rashed Al Ramzi got a free kick in the 71st minute. Rashed Al Ramzi hit a great freekick 79 minutes into the match. Sari Shams received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 80th minute. Donato Pellecchia tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. When Belal Al Amer fell near the penalty area in the 82nd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored PAOK FC's protests and gave Belal Al Amer a yellow card for diving instead. Belal Al Amer hit a great freekick 82 minutes into the match. After 83 minutes, Fuad Shams made it 4-0 with a short kick to the right side. PAOK FC's Donato Pellecchia tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. Belal Al Amer took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 92nd minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Curt Stöckli. Ajmán Club's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. The crowd rose to their feet and cheered when the referee blew the final whistle. Ajmán Club had won after a very even match.