League Play-Off

Portsmouth
Spectators: 35 (Terracing: 27, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Saher Al Khaled started the match with the kick off. If Aamir Al Barrak had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 3rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. When Portsmouth United's Aamir Al Barrak in the 12th minute got a chance for a shot 12th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Freshwater City's goalie prevented a goal. Aamir Al Barrak recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 15th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. The crowd rose to their feet as Aamir Al Barrak kicked a wonderful shot that went in to the left of a diving Faris Al Nasser. That made the score 2-0 in the 17 minute of play. In the 26th match minute, Freshwater City was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Talal Al Qatam to maneuver through the defense. Saif Al Sohali struck a weak shot in the 27th minute. Faris Al Nasser didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Portsmouth United. Waheed Al Attar took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Saher Al Khaled, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Saif Al Sohali fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 33rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Faris Al Nasser having to interfere. Rashed Al Mosawe hit a great freekick 37 minutes into the match. Aamir Al Barrak fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 39th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Faris Al Nasser having to interfere. In the 44th minute there was a penalty for Freshwater City. Rashed Al Mosawe stepped forward and shot the ball to the right of a diving Waheed Al Attar. 2-1. The supporters of Portsmouth United booed when Freshwater City was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 47 match minutes in a wonderful position. Hamzah Al Baghli didn't get a good kick on the ball. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 2-1 at half-time.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Aamir Al Barrak made a kick off. Freshwater City's Faris Al Nasser played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Saif Al Sohali in the 52nd minute of play. Portsmouth United's Waheed Al Attar played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Saher Al Khaled in the 56th minute of play. When Talal Al Qatam fell near the penalty area in the 67th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Freshwater City's protests and gave Talal Al Qatam a yellow card for diving instead. Talal Al Qatam kicked well hit freekick during the 68th minute of the match. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Ramadan Al Dekhel during the 70th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 70th minute, one of Portsmouth United:s players had the ball in front of the goal but got pushed and fell. The referee felt it was an obvious case and blew a penalty for Portsmouth United. Rashed Al Mosawe shot the penalty kick by force right in the crossbar. No goal. In the 77th match minute, Freshwater City was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Talal Al Qatam to maneuver through the defense. Aamir Al Barrak sent away a hard shot on goal in the 79th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Moath Al Motar's late challenge caught a Freshwater City's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Moath Al Motar helped the player get up and apologised. 88 minutes into the game, one of Portsmouth United:s players got tackled near the goal, and the referee blew for a penalty. The referee gave Freshwater City a penalty, 90 minutes into the game. The penalty shot was made by Rashed Al Mosawe, who made a well placed shot into the net to the right of Portsmouth United's Waheed Al Attar. 2-2. After having played for 96 minutes, Aamir Al Barrak managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Portsmouth United's supporters crossed their fingers, but Aamir Al Barrak was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. After having played for 100 minutes, Talal Al Qatam managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Freshwater City's supporters crossed their fingers, but Talal Al Qatam was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. The teams fought very hard right up to the final whistle. Both sets of players were happy to go away with a draw.