League

Swindon
Spectators: 6881 (Terracing: 5000, Seating: 1731, VIP seats: 150) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Kamil Betroni got the match started through his kick off. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Chamseddine Deghmani in the 6th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Nacer Rahmani prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Nacer Rahmani took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Slimane Dridi, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 11th match minute, Holmes Chapel was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Zahir Guessoum to maneuver through the defense. 12 minutes into the match, Holmes Chapel's goalkeeper Abdel Abdelkrim had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Afaghis Hanister. Slimane Dridi fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 14th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Nacer Rahmani having to interfere. If Slimane Dridi had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 17th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Slimane Dridi in the 19th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Nacer Rahmani saved Riadha Club Arbaâ from getting behind. 20 minutes into the game, Chamseddine Deghmani cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-1. Nacer Rahmani was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Nacer Rahmani showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Slimane Dridi, who was totally free with the ball in the 23rd minute. Nacer Rahmani showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Slimane Dridi in the 25th minute of the match. After taking down the ball on Holmes Chapel's corner Billel Sadaoui fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Nacer Rahmani quite easily take care of the ball. 27 minutes into the game, Afaghis Hanister was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Riadha Club Arbaâ's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Holmes Chapel the free kick. In the 29th minute the ball was on its way in behind Riadha Club Arbaâ's goalkeeper Nacer Rahmani, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. The supporters of Riadha Club Arbaâ booed when Holmes Chapel was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 30 match minutes in a wonderful position. Chamseddine Deghmani didn't get a good kick on the ball. Slimane Dridi struck a weak shot in the 37th minute. Nacer Rahmani didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Holmes Chapel. Nacer Rahmani took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Chamseddine Deghmani, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Ziane Djebbour kicked well hit freekick during the 44th minute of the match. Disappointed in the 0-1 score, the home team went to the dressing room to adjust tactics for the second half.

The wind increased when Chamseddine Deghmani made the kick off in the second half. Riadha Club Arbaâ's Nacer Rahmani proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 54th minute of the match, managed to save Riadha Club Arbaâ from getting a goal against them. If Slimane Dridi had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 58th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. 60 minutes into the match, Slimane Dridi had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Nacer Rahmani. Riadha Club Arbaâ's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Slimane Dridi was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-2. During the 63rd minute of the match Afaghis Hanister completely mistimed his tackle and brought down his opponent. The referee gave Afaghis Hanister a yellow card, his second in the match, which meant he could no longer take part in the game. A collision led to Riadha Club Arbaâ getting a freekick after 64 minutes play. Afaghis Hanister hit a great ball. Abdel Abdelkrim showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Kamil Betroni in the 68th minute of the match. Slimane Dridi could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 71st minute of the match, but Nacer Rahmani made a huge save. In the 72nd minute, Slimane Dridi got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. In a very dangerous position, a player in Holmes Chapel fell when an opponent tried to get the ball from him in the 76th minute. Penalty! In the 77th minute there was a penalty for Riadha Club Arbaâ. Ziane Djebbour stepped forward and shot the ball to the right of a diving Abdel Abdelkrim. 1-2. Tayeb Aboulker sent away a hard shot on goal in the 87th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Kamil Betroni sent away a hard shot on goal in the 89th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Fadel Ouatah hit a great freekick 92 minutes into the match. In the 96th minute of the match Holmes Chapel got a corner. Riadha Club Arbaâ's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Billel Sadaoui ran over to the corner to take the kick. The corner led Holmes Chapel's Billel Sadaoui to fire away a dangerous shot which Nacer Rahmani despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. Nacer Rahmani made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Chamseddine Deghmani in the 99th minute of play. Nacer Rahmani stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Chamseddine Deghmani's shot from short distance in the 102nd minute. The Holmes Chapel supporters could be heard counting down the last seconds of the match. They errupted in celebration when the whistle blew, knowing Holmes Chapel would go home with victory in their luggage after a match that easily could have ended differently.