League

Charlbury Stadium
Spectators: 6719 (Terracing: 5000, Seating: 1719, VIP seats: 0) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Fadhel Ben Zid took the kick off in the first half of the match. Ahmad Sfar's late challenge caught a Ruislip Manor FC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Ahmad Sfar helped the player get up and apologised. After a rather tough play, Charlbury's Ahmad Sfar got a free kick in the 5th minute. In the 7th minute of the match Hassan Jouili sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Belgacem Jawachi skillfully saved the ball. Belgacem Jawachi made a fantastic save in the 9th minute, when Ali Ben Doulet sent off a good shot on target. Fadhel Ben Zid received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 11th minute. Belgacem Jawachi tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After 13 played minutes Charlbury got a freekick which was hit by Hassan Jouili. Charlbury's Jalel Mokthar played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Hadj Salem Mabrouk in the 17th minute of play. 18 minutes into the game, Ahmed Dhouib was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Ruislip Manor FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Charlbury the free kick. The supporters of Charlbury booed when Ruislip Manor FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 18 match minutes in a wonderful position. Ahmed Dhouib didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 20th minute, Fadhel Ben Zid 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. Belgacem Jawachi was out of position in the 23 minute of play, and Fadhel Ben Zid capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Fadhel Ben Zid really showed his touch with that goal: 1-0. Ahmed Dhouib hit a great freekick 28 minutes into the match. In the 31st minute, Sofiane Ben Doulet hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Through an outstanding action, after 32 minutes, Belgacem Jawachi successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. An unexpectedly hard shot by Fadhel Ben Zid in the 34th minute of play forced Ruislip Manor FC's goalkeeper Belgacem Jawachi to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Belgacem Jawachi made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Fadhel Ben Zid in the 41st minute of play. Jalel Mokthar made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Mehdi Dhouib in the 42nd minute of play.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Hadj Salem Mabrouk to make the kick off. If Fadhel Ben Zid had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 52nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Belgacem Jawachi made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Francileudo Jemaiel in the 54th minute of play. Francileudo Jemaiel recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 59th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Sofiane Ben Doulet's late challenge caught a Charlbury's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Sofiane Ben Doulet helped the player get up and apologised. Sofiane Ben Doulet kicked well hit freekick during the 60th minute of the match. Belgacem Jawachi showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Francileudo Jemaiel, who was totally free with the ball in the 61st minute. Mehdi Dhouib fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 63rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Jalel Mokthar having to interfere. Beji Akid charged in rather forcefully in the 64th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Beji Akid the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. A collision led to Ruislip Manor FC getting a freekick after 65 minutes play. Beji Akid hit a great ball. If Fadhel Ben Zid had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 71st minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Jalel Mokthar showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Hadj Salem Mabrouk in the 73rd minute of the match. After a defensive mix-up in Charlbury's zone, Mehdi Dhouib stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Jalel Mokthar came out of the goal and Mehdi Dhouib tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Belgacem Jawachi made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Fadhel Ben Zid in the 82nd minute of play. In a very dangerous position, a player in Ruislip Manor FC fell when an opponent tried to get the ball from him in the 84th minute. Penalty! In the 86th minute there was a penalty for Charlbury. Ali Ben Doulet stepped forward and shot the ball to the right of a diving Belgacem Jawachi. 2-0. Hadj Salem Mabrouk fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 97th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Jalel Mokthar having to interfere. For all the effort they put into the match, the Ruislip Manor FC players left disappointed. They had fought hard, but couldn't break down the home team's defense. The match ended in a win for Charlbury.