League Play-Off

Mandishah
Spectators: 35 (Terracing: 27, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) 6 minutes into the match, Essam Nizar notched a goal, 1-0, to the right of Ma`jun's Hamza Karam. Hamza Karam was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Mubarak Riad didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Radwan Adel went, in the 10th minute, to the upper right corner, 1-1 was the resulting score. If Waheed Zidan had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 15th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Mandishah's Mubarak Riad played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Kamal Hashem in the 17th minute of play. In the 20th minute the ball was on its way in behind Ma`jun's goalkeeper Hamza Karam, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. A hard shot 22 in the game by Safwat Gomaa from a close distance when the talented Hamza Karam managed to make a qualified save. Ma`jun's players were relieved. If Safwat Gomaa had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 24th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Hany Maged received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 26th minute. Hamza Karam tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Safwat Gomaa recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 27th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Safwat Gomaa in the 30thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Hamza Karam, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. Safwat Gomaa sent away a hard shot on goal in the 33rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Safwat Gomaa fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 36th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Hamza Karam having to interfere. Safwat Gomaas short, quick shot in the 38thth minute got Hamza Karam to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. Safwat Gomaa in the 40thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Hamza Karam, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. An unexpectedly hard shot by Waheed Zidan in the 41st minute of play forced Mandishah's goalkeeper Mubarak Riad to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. A collision led to Mandishah getting a freekick after 47 minutes play. Anwar Waheed hit a great ball. Mubarak Riad made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Radwan Adel in the 48th minute of play. The first half was very even, with the score at 1-1 when the whistle went for half-time. The players welcomed the break and quickly retired to the dressing rooms.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Safwat Gomaa made a kick off. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Safwat Gomaa in the 53rd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Hamza Karam saved Ma`jun from getting behind. If Safwat Gomaa had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 55th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. When Mandishah's Safwat Gomaa in the 59th minute got a chance for a shot 59th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Ma`jun's goalie prevented a goal. If Essam Nizar had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 65th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. When Mandishah's Safwat Gomaa in the 66th minute got a chance for a shot 66th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Ma`jun's goalie prevented a goal. In the 69thth minute of the game Safwat Gomaa who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Ma`jun's Hamza Karam was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Yasser Aemara sent away a hard shot on goal in the 74th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Mubarak Riad didn't succeed in stopping the ball in the 76th minute, which inside left pole to 1-2. Tawfeek Samer hit a great freekick 81 minutes into the match. After a defensive mix-up in Ma`jun's zone, Mustafa Essam stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Hamza Karam came out of the goal and Mustafa Essam tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Ma`jun's Hamza Karam played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Safwat Gomaa in the 88th minute of play. After having played for 90 minutes, Anwar Waheed managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Mandishah's supporters crossed their fingers, but Anwar Waheed was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. After a defensive mix-up in Ma`jun's zone, Safwat Gomaa stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Hamza Karam came out of the goal and Safwat Gomaa tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Safwat Gomaa struck a weak shot in the 96th minute. Hamza Karam didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Mandishah. Although Mandishah had been in control for most of the match, Ma`jun still came away with the win.