League

Seven Lakes
Spectators: 6695 (Terracing: 5000, Seating: 1695, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Mourad Arrache kicked off to start the match. Daniel Bouguerra took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 6th minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Tahar Achiu. Webster Groves's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Hakim Dahleb in the 8th minute of play forced Seven Lakes AFC's goalkeeper Souad Abdessalam to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Mourad Arrache sent away a hard shot on goal in the 11th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Tahar Achiu showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Mourad Arrache, who was totally free with the ball in the 13th minute. With a little luck, Webster Groves's Tahar Achiu got control of the ball when Abdelhani Soltani tried to sneak it across the goal line. Mehdi Bezzaz charged in rather forcefully in the 20th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Mehdi Bezzaz the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Mehdi Bezzaz hit a great freekick 21 minutes into the match. Noureddine Fergani kicked well hit freekick during the 23rd minute of the match. Mourad Arrache fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 26th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Tahar Achiu having to interfere. In the 37th match minute, Seven Lakes AFC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Amar Fellahi to maneuver through the defense. After recieving a nice pass, Webster Groves's Ahmed Mesbah tried to score from far away in the 38th minute, but the ball went over the crossbar. Hakim Dahleb received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 41st minute. Souad Abdessalam tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Daniel Bouguerra hit a great freekick 42 minutes into the match. Tahar Benflis fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 44th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Souad Abdessalam having to interfere. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Hakim Dahleb in the 49th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Souad Abdessalam prevented the ball from getting in the gole.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Hakim Dahleb was the one to do the kick off. Through an outstanding action, after 59 minutes, Souad Abdessalam successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. 61 minutes into the match, Webster Groves's goal looked a bit too open when Mourad Arrache came free, but Tahar Achiu reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Tahar Benflis took the ball and in the 62 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Souad Abdessalam. Souad Abdessalam dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 0-1. Tahar Benflis succeeded to score despite a near miss that spronge from right pole into the goal to 0-2 in the 66th playminute. After 69 played minutes Webster Groves got a freekick which was hit by Ali Hamruche. Tahar Achiu stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Abdelhani Soltani's shot from short distance in the 71st minute. Tahar Achiu made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Mourad Arrache in the 76th minute of play. Mourad Arrache sent away a hard shot on goal in the 80th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Mourad Arrache scored 1-2 in the 84th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Tahar Achiu, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Seven Lakes AFC's Souad Abdessalam proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 89th minute of the match, managed to save Seven Lakes AFC from getting a goal against them. 92 minutes into the match, Seven Lakes AFC's goal looked a bit too open when Hakim Dahleb came free, but Souad Abdessalam reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 94 minutes into the game, Tahar Benflis cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-3. Souad Abdessalam was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. After a defensive mix-up in Seven Lakes AFC's zone, Tahar Benflis stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Souad Abdessalam came out of the goal and Tahar Benflis tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. The Webster Groves players were relieved to hear the final whistle blow to end the match. The away crowd was happy to see their team win after a very tight game.