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Ifrane Stade
Spectators: 6752 (Terracing: 5000, Seating: 1752, VIP seats: 0) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Osmane Hamidouch took the kick off in the first half of the match. 3 minutes into the match, Ifrane Amal Club's goal looked a bit too open when Ajeddig Boulami came free, but Amazigh Ben Barek reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Malek Azzouzi kicked well hit freekick during the 4th minute of the match. After some fancy dribbling in the 5th minute, Chakir Neqrouz managed to get in a good position for a shot. Mohammedia Fath's supporters rose to their feet, but Chakir Neqrouz was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Amazigh Ben Barek breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. When Ajeddig Boulami came up free with the goalie in the 6th minute, the Mohammedia Fath fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Ajeddig Boulami couldn't finish the play. Chakir Neqrouz's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Amazigh Ben Barek read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 10th minute of play. Osmane Hamidouch fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 13th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Idus Bistara having to interfere. Abdelmajid Oussalah might have been able to make a better finish in the 18th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Idus Bistara. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Abdelmajid Oussalah ran back to his position shaking his head. 18 minutes into the match, Ifrane Amal Club's Abdelmajid Oussalah sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Idus Bistara narrowly saved just below the crossbar. 19 minutes into the match, Osmane Hamidouch notched a goal, 1-0, to the right of Mohammedia Fath's Idus Bistara. Idus Bistara was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. 23 minutes into the match, Osmane Hamidouch dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Idus Bistara, 2-0. The supporters of Ifrane Amal Club booed when Mohammedia Fath was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 30 match minutes in a wonderful position. Udad Doulyazal didn't get a good kick on the ball. Abdelmajid Oussalah who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 31stth minute tested the skills of Idus Bistara when he managed to save the team from getting behind. After some careless play in the Ifrane Amal Club defense, Ajeddig Boulami kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Amazigh Ben Barek. The Ifrane Amal Club fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Amazigh Ben Barek should have stopped the shot. When Chakir Neqrouz came up free with the goalie in the 44th minute, the Mohammedia Fath fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Chakir Neqrouz couldn't finish the play. Amazigh Ben Barek made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Chakir Neqrouz in the 47th minute of play. The away team players looked dejected as the walked off the pitch at half time. They had fought hard, but were still losing 2-1.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Ajeddig Boulami to make the kick off. Abdelmajid Oussalah recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 53rd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. If Ajeddig Boulami had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 56th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Abdelmajid Oussalah's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Idus Bistara read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 62nd minute of play. Chakir Neqrouz sent away a hard shot on goal in the 68th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. If Abdelmajid Oussalah had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 71st minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After 73 played minutes Mohammedia Fath got a freekick which was hit by Nadir Bouden. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Osmane Hamidouch in the 74th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Idus Bistara saved Mohammedia Fath from getting behind. Everyone was convinced a goal was close when Mohammedia Fath's Ajeddig Boulami in the 80th minute lifted the ball towards the upper right corner, but Amazigh Ben Barek was perfectly placed and prevented a goal for Ifrane Amal Club through an amazing save. Ifrane Amal Club's Amazigh Ben Barek proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 82nd minute of the match, managed to save Ifrane Amal Club from getting a goal against them. Tahir Hissou's late challenge caught a Mohammedia Fath's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Tahir Hissou helped the player get up and apologised. In the 83rd match minute, Ifrane Amal Club was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Tahir Hissou to maneuver through the defense. Ajeddig Boulami was really disappointed when he shot the ball just outside the right post instead of scoring a goal in the 86th minute. Mohammedia Fath's manager could be seen on the sidelines shaking his head and muttering to himself as his team had just wasted another chance. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Azerwal Sakim during the 87th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. It was beautiful to see Ifrane Amal Club's Chakir Settati in action when he in the 90th minute dribbled his way through a couple of opponents and the fired away a shot from almost standing still. First the ball seemed to get in, but turned out to be on the outside of the net. A great chance! Idus Bistara made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Abdelmajid Oussalah in the 91st minute of play. A collision led to Ifrane Amal Club getting a freekick after 92 minutes play. Munsif Boughanem hit a great ball. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Munsif Boughanem during the 95th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After 95 minutes of play, the referee blew the whistle. It was a penalty for Ifrane Amal Club! Neither set of supporters seemed pleased with the draw, but both teams had played equally well today.