League

Wareham
Spectators: 6732 (Terracing: 5000, Seating: 1732, VIP seats: 0) Penistone's Hamed Ben Dhia started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. In the 4th minute Driss Chipo shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Aziz Limam saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After 6 played minutes Penistone got a freekick which was hit by Ali Naouali. Aziz Boumnijel made an important save on a dangerous shot by Issam Neifar in the 17th minute. Aziz Limam took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Hamed Ben Dhia, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Driss Chipo sent away a hard shot on goal in the 22nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. If Driss Chipo had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 25th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Hamed Ben Dhia sent away a hard shot on goal in the 27th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Penistone's goalkeeper couldn't reach when Issam Neifar 33 minutes into the game got a good kick on the ball which found its way into goal just inside left pole. 1-0. 38 minutes into the match, Penistone's goal looked a bit too open when Issam Neifar came free, but Aziz Boumnijel reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Chedly Majeri sent away a hard shot on goal in the 39th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Chedly Majeri received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 47th minute. Aziz Boumnijel tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 1-0 at half-time.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Issam Neifar to strike the kick off in the second half. Wareham City were awarded a corner in the 53th minute after Penistone's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Mohamad Beya took the corner. Hamda Boulaabi kicked well hit freekick during the 55th minute of the match. After a rather tough play, Penistone's Lassaad Chikhaoui got a free kick in the 58th minute. After 64 minutes of play, Penistone's Driss Chipo made it 2-1 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Aziz Limam was left in no man's land by his defense there! When Wareham City's Chedly Majeri in the 68th minute got a chance for a shot 68th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Penistone's goalie prevented a goal. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Issam Neifar in the 73rd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Aziz Boumnijel prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 86th minute, Issam Neifar 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. After some fancy dribbling in the 90th minute, Chedly Majeri managed to get in a good position for a shot. Wareham City's supporters rose to their feet, but Chedly Majeri was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Aziz Boumnijel breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. 92 minutes in the game, Driss Chipo fired away an excellent shot, which passed to the side of the right post without Aziz Limam having to interfere. For all the effort they put into the match, the Penistone players left disappointed. They had fought hard, but couldn't break down the home team's defense. The match ended in a win for Wareham City.