League

Worcester Park
Spectators: 6737 (Terracing: 5000, Seating: 1737, VIP seats: 0) Abdelwahab Bourchada fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 2nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Hamda Sioud having to interfere. 4 minutes into the match, Worcester Park's goal looked a bit too open when Zoubair Bourguiba came free, but Sadok Salem reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Aziz Haggui hit a great freekick 5 minutes into the match. Adel Jaidi's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Sadok Salem read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 7th minute of play. 8 minutes into the game, Zoubair Bourguiba cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-1. Sadok Salem was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Hamda Sioud made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Abdelwahab Bourchada in the 12th minute of play. Abdelwahab Bourchada fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 14th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Hamda Sioud having to interfere. When Adel Jaidi came up free with the goalie in the 26th minute, the Parbold United 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 Adel Jaidi couldn't finish the play. After a rather tough play, Worcester Park's Aziz Haggui got a free kick in the 27th minute. Adel Jaidi scored 1-2 in the 35th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Sadok Salem, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Abdelwahab Bourchada in the 41st managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Hamda Sioud saved Parbold United from getting behind. 42 minutes into the game, Karim Sfar was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Parbold United's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Worcester Park the free kick. Adel Jaidi took the ball and in the 45 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Sadok Salem. Sadok Salem dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 1-3. The Worcester Park players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. Parbold United were winning 1-3.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Abdelwahab Bourchada was the one to do the kick off. Hamda Sioud didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Abdelwahab Bourchada went, in the 52nd minute, to the upper right corner, 2-3 was the resulting score. Abdelwahab Bourchada kicked well hit freekick during the 60th minute of the match. With a little luck, Worcester Park's Sadok Salem got control of the ball when Adel Jaidi tried to sneak it across the goal line. Adel Jaidi who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 62ndth minute tested the skills of Sadok Salem when he managed to save the team from getting behind. Bechir Haggui fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 64th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Hamda Sioud having to interfere. In the 71stth minute of the game Abdelwahab Bourchada who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Parbold United's Hamda Sioud was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Adel Bourguiba charged in rather forcefully in the 72nd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Adel Bourguiba the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After a rather tough play, Parbold United's Adel Bourguiba got a free kick in the 72nd minute. If Adel Jaidi had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 77th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After having played for 78 minutes, Zoubair Bourguiba managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Parbold United's supporters crossed their fingers, but Zoubair Bourguiba was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. 82 minutes into the game, Adel Jaidi cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 2-4. Sadok Salem was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Adel Jaidi received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 85th minute. Sadok Salem tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. 87 minutes into the match, Worcester Park's goal looked a bit too open when Zoubair Bourguiba came free, but Sadok Salem reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Bechir Haggui sent away a hard shot on goal in the 89th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. The away crowd were delighted with the way their team had played and cheered loudly when the final whistle sounded. Parbold United walked away with the win, even though the match was close until the end.