League

New Brighton Stadium
Spectators: 6740 (Terracing: 5000, Seating: 1740, VIP seats: 0) Mokhtar Belhadj started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. Bachir Zarabi struck a weak shot in the 3rd minute. Athmane Megharia didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for New Brighton. Noureddine Ben Bella's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Chams Hanoune read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 11th minute of play. 15 minutes into the game, Abdelhamid Zian was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Barrow upon Humber United's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave New Brighton the free kick. In the 15th match minute, Barrow upon Humber United was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Abdelhamid Zian to maneuver through the defense. If Mokhtar Belhadj had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 18th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Chams Hanoune took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Noureddine Ben Bella, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Athmane Megharia showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Bachir Zarabi, who was totally free with the ball in the 31st minute. 35 minutes into the match, Barrow upon Humber United's goalkeeper Athmane Megharia had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Raouf Benyagoub. An unexpectedly hard shot by Mokhtar Belhadj in the 40th minute of play forced New Brighton's goalkeeper Chams Hanoune to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Noureddine Ben Bella sent away a hard shot on goal in the 47th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Bachir Zarabi was the one to do the kick off. A collision led to Barrow upon Humber United getting a freekick after 54 minutes play. Abdelkarim Menguellet hit a great ball. When Barrow upon Humber United's Mokhtar Belhadj in the 59th minute got a chance for a shot 59th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye New Brighton's goalie prevented a goal. Chams Hanoune was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Mokhtar Belhadj showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 0-1 in the 62 minute of play. Zahir Assous kicked well hit freekick during the 69th minute of the match. After 70 played minutes Newfel Yachir shot from long distance. At first the shot seemed to be simple for Barrow upon Humber United's Athmane Megharia to catch but Newfel Yachir was lucky. It became 1-1 after the goalkeeper had been careless and dropped the ball into goal. 73 minutes into the game, Noureddine Ben Bella lined in a short shot 1-2 behind a frustrated Chams Hanoune. Athmane Megharia showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Bachir Zarabi, who was totally free with the ball in the 77th minute. After 81 minutes, Bakir Yenicheri mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Barrow upon Humber United and the New Brighton players grew even worse after the yellow card. After 81 played minutes Barrow upon Humber United got a freekick which was hit by Bakir Yenicheri. When the match had gone on for 85 minutes, Mokhtar Belhadj took a quick shot and it went in 1-3 without a chance for Chams Hanoune to make any attempt to save it. Bachir Zarabi's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Athmane Megharia read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 89th minute of play. In the 98th minute, Barrow upon Humber United's Mokhtar Belhadj dribbled the ball into the box and hit a shot with the outside of his foot, sending the keeper the wrong way. 1-4.