League

Croydon
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Houcine Jazi got the match started through his kick off. David Jaïdi hit a great freekick 4 minutes into the match. Haythem Belkhodja made an important save on a dangerous shot by Ahmed Zouari in the 9th minute. Hatem Haithem received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 10th minute. Riadh Bensedrine tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Mohamed Haj Kacem fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 12th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Riadh Bensedrine having to interfere. Haythem Belkhodja showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Houcine Jazi in the 14th minute of the match. If Hatem Haithem had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 16th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Mohamed Haj Kacem sent away a hard shot on goal in the 18th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 20th minute, Zoubair Ali Riza hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 21st minute, Ahmed Zouari 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. In the 23rd minute the ball was on its way in behind Jarrow's goalkeeper Haythem Belkhodja, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Hatem Haithem received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 25th minute. Riadh Bensedrine tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. When Houcine Jazi came up free with the goalie in the 34th minute, the Club Africain 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 Houcine Jazi couldn't finish the play. Ahmed Zouari struck a weak shot in the 35th minute. Haythem Belkhodja didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Club Africain. Haythem Belkhodja stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Houcine Jazi's shot from short distance in the 37th minute. Hatem Haithem fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 41st minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Riadh Bensedrine having to interfere. The supporters of Club Africain booed when Jarrow was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 44 match minutes in a wonderful position. Zoubair Ali Riza didn't get a good kick on the ball. Haythem Belkhodja made an important save on a dangerous shot by Ahmed Zouari in the 46th minute. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

In the 51st match minute, Club Africain was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Sahbi Ben Jaidi to maneuver through the defense. Mohamed Haj Kacem could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 58th minute of the match, but Riadh Bensedrine made a huge save. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Ahmed Zouari in the 62nd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Haythem Belkhodja prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 64thth minute of the game Houcine Jazi who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Jarrow's Haythem Belkhodja was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Mohamed Haj Kacem fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 67th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Riadh Bensedrine having to interfere. Hatem Haithem received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 69th minute. Riadh Bensedrine tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. 70 minutes into the game, Houcine Sfar was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Club Africain's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Jarrow the free kick. A collision led to Club Africain getting a freekick after 70 minutes play. Houcine Sfar hit a great ball. 73 minutes in the game, Houcine Jazi dribbled his way through the penalty area and after maneuvering past an opponent, drilled a quick shot at the goal. The ball looked like it was going in, but it was hit a bit too hard and flew over the goal. 82 minutes into the match, Houcine Jazi had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Haythem Belkhodja. Jarrow's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Houcine Jazi was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-0. 87 minutes into the match, Jarrow's goal looked a bit too open when Houcine Jazi came free, but Haythem Belkhodja reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. When Rachid Nafti fell near the penalty area in the 91st minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Jarrow's protests and gave Rachid Nafti a yellow card for diving instead. Rachid Nafti kicked well hit freekick during the 91st minute of the match. Haythem Belkhodja made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Houcine Jazi in the 92nd minute of play. After having played for 94 minutes, Ahmed Zouari managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Club Africain's supporters crossed their fingers, but Ahmed Zouari was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Hatem Haithem fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 97th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Riadh Bensedrine having to interfere. Club Africain's supporters were highly satisfied with the result. They cheered their team of the pitch, having watched them win a very even match.