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Vineland Stadium
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Khalida Khelaifia made the kick off which started today's match. Salim Benchenaa might have been able to make a better finish in the 6th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Fergani Soltani. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Salim Benchenaa ran back to his position shaking his head. 6 minutes into the match, Salim Abbas notched a goal, 0-1, to the right of Vineland AFC's Fergani Soltani. Fergani Soltani was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. After having played for 9 minutes, Salim Abbas managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Enochville FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Salim Abbas was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. In the 10th minute, Ahmed Hamdani hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Salim Abbas recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 11th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Enochville FC's Salim Benchenaa got a good chance for a goal in the 13th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Mounir Cherrad didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Ahmed Reda Horr went, in the 16th minute, to the upper right corner, 1-1 was the resulting score. Ahmed Reda Horr sent away a hard shot on goal in the 19th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Mounir Cherrad showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Khalida Khelaifia, who was totally free with the ball in the 20th minute. After a defensive mix-up in Enochville FC's zone, Ahmed Reda Horr stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Mounir Cherrad came out of the goal and Ahmed Reda Horr tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Khalida Khelaifia fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 28th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Mounir Cherrad having to interfere. 29 minutes into the match, Enochville FC's Salim Abbas sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Fergani Soltani narrowly saved just below the crossbar. 32 minutes into the game, Enochville FC's Salim Benchenaa nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Fergani Soltani made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-2. Enochville FC's Salim Abbas got a good chance for a goal in the 40th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. In the 45th minute Souad Ramdani suffered a thigh injury and had to be helped off the field. When Mustapha Bougherra fell near the penalty area in the 45th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Enochville FC's protests and gave Mustapha Bougherra a yellow card for diving instead. A hard shot 48 in the game by Ahmed Reda Horr from a close distance when the talented Mounir Cherrad managed to make a qualified save. Enochville FC's players were relieved. The Vineland AFC players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. Enochville FC were winning 1-2.

After 51 played minutes Vineland AFC got a freekick which was hit by Mahmoud Moussaoui. Ahmed Boniche struck a weak shot in the 52nd minute. Fergani Soltani didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Enochville FC. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Ahmed Reda Horr in the 54th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Mounir Cherrad prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Mounir Cherrad showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Ahmed Reda Horr, who was totally free with the ball in the 55th minute. After 59 played minutes Enochville FC got a freekick which was hit by Ahmed Boniche. Mounir Cherrad took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ahmed Reda Horr, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 68 minutes into the game, Noureddine Benflis was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Vineland AFC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Enochville FC the free kick. In the 68th match minute, Vineland AFC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Noureddine Benflis to maneuver through the defense. Salim Abbas fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 83rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Fergani Soltani having to interfere. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Salim Benchenaa in the 86th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Fergani Soltani prevented the ball from getting in the gole. If Salim Abbas had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 93rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Fergani Soltani made a fantastic save in the 95th minute, when Salim Benchenaa sent off a good shot on target. The Vineland AFC supporters were disappointed that their team didn't take anything from the match, despite matching Enochville FC's performance. The match ended with a win for Enochville FC.