League

Ludlow
Spectators: 6736 (Terracing: 5000, Seating: 1736, VIP seats: 0) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Ayèche Ben Diwa started the match with the kick off. Karim Ben Zid's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Laamari Benzekri read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 3rd minute of play. 7 minutes into the match, Newcastle-upon-Tyne AFC's goalkeeper Laamari Benzekri had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Karim Ben Zid. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Youssef Rostom in the 16th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Sahbi Ben Khalfaoui prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Ayèche Ben Diwa 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 Ayèche Ben Diwa shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Laamari Benzekri saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After a rather tough play, Ludlow City's Mohammed Nouira got a free kick in the 23rd minute. After 24 played minutes, Newcastle-upon-Tyne AFC's Caid Sfar shot from a long distance, and at first it looked like the ball was going into the goal, but the goalkeeper Sahbi Ben Khalfaoui came through and got his fingers on the ball before it flew over the goal line. He then quickly gripped the ball tighter before the forwards in Newcastle-upon-Tyne AFC reached it. Ludlow City's Sahbi Ben Khalfaoui played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Youssef Rostom in the 31st minute of play. Ayèche Ben Diwa recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 35th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. After having played for 38 minutes, Ayèche Ben Diwa managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Ludlow City's supporters crossed their fingers, but Ayèche Ben Diwa was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. A hard shot 41 in the game by Karim Ben Zid from a close distance when the talented Laamari Benzekri managed to make a qualified save. Newcastle-upon-Tyne AFC's players were relieved. 44 minutes into the match, Newcastle-upon-Tyne AFC's goalkeeper Laamari Benzekri had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Karim Ben Zid. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 0-0 after a close first half.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Youssef Rostom stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. Laamari Benzekri made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Karim Ben Zid in the 56th minute of play. Tarak Jaziri charged in rather forcefully in the 57th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Tarak Jaziri the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Tarak Jaziri kicked well hit freekick during the 57th minute of the match. After having played for 59 minutes, Karim Ben Zid managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Ludlow City's supporters crossed their fingers, but Karim Ben Zid was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Ayèche Ben Diwa fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 65th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Laamari Benzekri having to interfere. After some fancy dribbling in the 68th minute, Youssef Rostom managed to get in a good position for a shot. Newcastle-upon-Tyne AFC's supporters rose to their feet, but Youssef Rostom was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Sahbi Ben Khalfaoui breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. If Youssef Rostom had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 70th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Adel Djait sent away a hard shot on goal in the 75th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Youssef Ben Bensedrine during the 76th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. The supporters of Newcastle-upon-Tyne AFC booed when Ludlow City was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 77 match minutes in a wonderful position. Youssef Ben Bensedrine didn't get a good kick on the ball. Salah Moatamri charged in rather forcefully in the 80th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Salah Moatamri the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Adel Djait sent away a hard shot on goal in the 84th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 88 minutes into the match, Ayèche Ben Diwa had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Laamari Benzekri . Newcastle-upon-Tyne AFC's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Ayèche Ben Diwa was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-0. Newcastle-upon-Tyne AFC's players left the field with heads hung low after losing a match that had been finely balanced throughout.