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FIZGIA PALACE
Spectators: 9980 (Terracing: 8000, Seating: 1900, VIP seats: 80) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Jemeleddine Saidi kicked off to start the match. With a little luck, Hunstanton's Chaouki Bassir got control of the ball when Riadh El Naili tried to sneak it across the goal line. Diego Lattanzio could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 8th minute of the match, but Chaouki Bassir made a huge save. Chaouki Bassir made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Riadh El Naili in the 11th minute of play. Jaouhar Ghannem took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Férid Baccouche, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. An unexpectedly hard shot by Férid Baccouche in the 14th minute of play forced COT's goalkeeper Jaouhar Ghannem to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Jaouhar Ghannem showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Oussama Boumnijel, who was totally free with the ball in the 16th minute. Diego Lattanzio could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 18th minute of the match, but Chaouki Bassir made a huge save. Jaouhar Ghannem made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Férid Baccouche in the 21st minute of play. Oussama Boumnijel kicked well hit freekick during the 22nd minute of the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Férid Baccouche in the 28th minute of play forced COT's goalkeeper Jaouhar Ghannem to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 30 minutes into the match, Hunstanton's Férid Baccouche sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Jaouhar Ghannem narrowly saved just below the crossbar. 37 minutes into the game, Diego Lattanzio recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Chaouki Bassir. Diego Lattanzio showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 3-0. COT's Christian Corelli got a good chance for a goal in the 40th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. The audience thought a goal was coming when Diego Lattanzio got free with Chaouki Bassir in the 42nd minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. After 44 played minutes Hunstanton got a freekick which was hit by Férid Baccouche. The audience thought a goal was coming when Christian Corelli got free with Chaouki Bassir in the 46th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Diego Lattanzio 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. The away team players looked dejected as the walked off the pitch at half time. They had fought hard, but were still losing 3-0.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Riadh El Naili to make the kick off. The audience thought a goal was coming when Férid Baccouche got free with Jaouhar Ghannem in the 57th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. If Jemeleddine Saidi had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 61st minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. COT's Jaouhar Ghannem played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Jemeleddine Saidi in the 63rd minute of play. In the 68th minute, Patrick Sayah hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Chaouki Bassir made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Riadh El Naili in the 69th minute of play. In the 70th match minute, COT was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Diego Lattanzio to maneuver through the defense. With his leg Jaouhar Ghannem managed to avoid a goal in the 71stth minute, when Hunstanton's Férid Baccouche fired away a shot with a lot of spin towards his right hand side. An unexpectedly hard shot by Riadh El Naili in the 74th minute of play forced Hunstanton's goalkeeper Chaouki Bassir to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. When Riadh El Naili came up free with the goalie in the 75th minute, the COT 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 Riadh El Naili couldn't finish the play. The supporters of Hunstanton booed when COT was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 76 match minutes in a wonderful position. Riadh El Naili didn't get a good kick on the ball. Chaouki Bassir showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Riadh El Naili in the 78th minute of the match. 85 minutes into the match, Hunstanton's goal looked a bit too open when Riadh El Naili came free, but Chaouki Bassir reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Adel Ladgham was astounded when the referee showed him the red card after a seemingly innocent challenge, 87 minutes into the match. Hichem Dhouib shot the penalty kick right outside the post. If Diego Lattanzio had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 91st minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. The audience thought a goal was coming when Férid Baccouche got free with Jaouhar Ghannem in the 94th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. If Diego Lattanzio had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 96th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. It was no surprise that this one had ended in a win for the home team. COT had played much better football throughout.