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Negaunee Stadium
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) Atlantis's Ahmed Fahima 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. Tayeb Bella charged in rather forcefully in the 2nd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Tayeb Bella the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. When Atlantis's Ahmed Fahima in the 6th minute got a chance for a shot 6th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Negaunee FC's goalie prevented a goal. Kasdi Belloumi fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 8th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Madhi Halimi having to interfere. If Ahmed Fahima had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 10th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Mohammed Ahmed Sofiane struck a weak shot in the 12th minute. Madhi Halimi didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Atlantis. Madhi Halimi showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Abdelaziz Kheyari in the 13th minute of the match. When Atlantis's Ahmed Fahima in the 15th minute got a chance for a shot 15th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Negaunee FC's goalie prevented a goal. After a rather tough play, Atlantis's Menad Zerguelaine got a free kick in the 16th minute. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Ahmed Fahima in the 20th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Madhi Halimi prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Kasdi Belloumi 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. Rachid Azem fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 24th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Abdel Mami having to interfere. Kasdi Belloumi fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 25th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Madhi Halimi having to interfere. Atlantis's Abdel Mami proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 33rd minute of the match, managed to save Atlantis from getting a goal against them. The supporters of Atlantis booed when Negaunee FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 35 match minutes in a wonderful position. Mohamed Hamruche didn't get a good kick on the ball. Lakhdar Apap took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 43rd minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Madhi Halimi. Negaunee FC's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. 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.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Yacine Belkhadem made a kick off. Abdelaziz Kheyari received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 53rd minute. Madhi Halimi tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After a rather tough play, Negaunee FC's Tayeb Bella got a free kick in the 54th minute. Lakhdar Apap shot from long distance in the 56th minute, but Madhi Halimi was prepared and stopped the ball at the left post. Rachid Azem kicked well hit freekick during the 56th minute of the match. Ahmed Fahima fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 60th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Madhi Halimi having to interfere. Atlantis's Menad Zerguelaine got a good chance for a goal in the 62nd minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Mohammed Ahmed Sofiane struck a weak shot in the 63rd minute. Madhi Halimi didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Atlantis. After a defensive mix-up in Negaunee FC's zone, Ahmed Fahima stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Madhi Halimi came out of the goal and Ahmed Fahima tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Negaunee FC's Madhi Halimi proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 68th minute of the match, managed to save Negaunee FC from getting a goal against them. If Ahmed Fahima had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 69th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Kasdi Belloumi blasted a shot towards the goal in the 72nd minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Madhi Halimi having to make a save. A hard shot 73 in the game by Ahmed Fahima from a close distance when the talented Madhi Halimi managed to make a qualified save. Negaunee FC's players were relieved. 79 minutes into the game, Negaunee FC's Tayeb Bella nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Abdel Mami made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-0. The supporters of Negaunee FC booed when Atlantis was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 84 match minutes in a wonderful position. Fergani Sad didn't get a good kick on the ball. 85 minutes into the match, Atlantis's goal looked a bit too open when Cheikha El-Hadi came free, but Abdel Mami reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. If Mohammed Ahmed Sofiane had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 89th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Abdel Mami showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Cheikha El-Hadi in the 94th minute of the match. The home crowd let out a huge roar when the referee blew for the end of the game. Negaunee FC were victorious despite being under pressure from Atlantis for much of the match.