League

Christchurch
Spectators: 6739 (Terracing: 5000, Seating: 1739, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Muhammad Ladgham kicked off to start the match. When the match clock showed 7 minutes, the score became 1-0 when Muhammad Ladgham sped through Bembridge FC's defense and sent away a curving shot that went into the net to the right of Montassar Kasraoui. Youssef Ben Essebsi showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from David Ragued in the 12th minute of the match. Youssef Ben Essebsi showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Iteb Sanchou in the 21st minute of the match. Mohieddine Ben Doulet scored 2-1 in the 28th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Montassar Kasraoui, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. After a defensive mix-up in Bembridge FC's zone, Muhammad Ladgham stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Montassar Kasraoui came out of the goal and Muhammad Ladgham tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. When Bembridge FC's David Ragued in the 36th minute got a chance for a shot 36th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Christchurch City's goalie prevented a goal. In the 38th minute, David Ragued ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Youssef Ben Essebsi was frozen by the shot and now it was 2-2. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 2-2 after a close first half.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. David Ragued was the one to do the kick off. David Ragued blasted a shot towards the goal in the 56th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Youssef Ben Essebsi having to make a save. Youssef Ben Essebsi took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from David Ragued, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Iteb Sanchou received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 62nd minute. Youssef Ben Essebsi tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Iteb Sanchou could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 65th minute of the match, but Youssef Ben Essebsi made a huge save. Bembridge FC's Montassar Kasraoui played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Muhammad Ladgham in the 67th minute of play. In the 71st minute Muhammad Ladgham shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Montassar Kasraoui saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Muhammad Ladgham in the 73rd minute of play forced Bembridge FC's goalkeeper Montassar Kasraoui to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. With a little luck, Christchurch City's Youssef Ben Essebsi got control of the ball when Iteb Sanchou tried to sneak it across the goal line. Muhammad Ladgham's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Montassar Kasraoui read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 80th minute of play. Montassar Kasraoui took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Muhammad Ladgham, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Montassar Kasraoui showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Muhammad Ladgham, who was totally free with the ball in the 85th minute. Mohieddine Ben Doulet struck a weak shot in the 90th minute. Montassar Kasraoui didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Christchurch City. The teams fought very hard right up to the final whistle. Both sets of players were happy to go away with a draw.