League Play-Off

Omen Stadium
Spectators: 35 (Terracing: 27, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Noam Saharof kicked off to start the match. In the 4th minute, Rubil Albertman ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Mahmud Mushailov was frozen by the shot and now it was 0-1. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Simon Shenhav during the 12th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. The supporters of FC Tarchiha booed when Omen was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 12 match minutes in a wonderful position. Simon Shenhav didn't get a good kick on the ball. 13 minutes into the match, FC Tarchiha's Hod Avivi broke free and took a long shot that unfortunately flew wide. A fine initiative that could have resulted in a goal. Albert Ohayon could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 15th minute of the match, but Issa Or made a huge save. Mahmud Mushailov showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Ohad Lavy, who was totally free with the ball in the 20th minute. 21 minutes into the match, Omen's goal looked a bit too open when Rubil Albertman came free, but Mahmud Mushailov reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. FC Tarchiha's Issa Or proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 25th minute of the match, managed to save FC Tarchiha from getting a goal against them. After some careless play in the Omen defense, Ohad Lavy kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Mahmud Mushailov. The Omen fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Mahmud Mushailov should have stopped the shot. Mahmud Mushailov took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ohad Lavy, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Omen's Mahmud Mushailov played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Rubil Albertman in the 39th minute of play. Omen's Noam Saharof got a good chance for a goal in the 42nd minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Albert Ohayon's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Issa Or read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 45th minute of play. Noam Saharof fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 46th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Issa Or having to interfere. Even after changing tactics the home team jogged off the field with a 0-2 deficit. They would have to work harder if they wanted to turn things around in the second half.

The wind increased when Rubil Albertman made the kick off in the second half. Ohad Lavy could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 57th minute of the match, but Mahmud Mushailov made a huge save. When Hod Avivi fell near the penalty area in the 59th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored FC Tarchiha's protests and gave Hod Avivi a yellow card for diving instead. In the 58th minute, one of FC Tarchiha: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 FC Tarchiha. In the 61st minute there was a penalty for Omen. Antoni Asulin stepped forward and shot the ball to the right of a diving Issa Or. 1-2. Omen's Mahmud Mushailov proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 64th minute of the match, managed to save Omen from getting a goal against them. Issa Or showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Albert Ohayon, who was totally free with the ball in the 67th minute. Ohad Lavy struck a weak shot in the 71st minute. Mahmud Mushailov didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for FC Tarchiha. With his leg Mahmud Mushailov managed to avoid a goal in the 73rdth minute, when FC Tarchiha's Rubil Albertman fired away a shot with a lot of spin towards his right hand side. Noam Saharof received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 77th minute. Issa Or tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. FC Tarchiha's Issa Or played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Noam Saharof in the 84th minute of play. When Hemi Peretz fell near the penalty area in the 85th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored FC Tarchiha's protests and gave Hemi Peretz a yellow card for diving instead. Hemi Peretz kicked well hit freekick during the 85th minute of the match. Issa Or showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Noam Saharof, who was totally free with the ball in the 88th minute. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Noam Saharof in the 90th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Issa Or saved FC Tarchiha from getting behind. Rubil Albertman was really disappointed when he shot the ball just outside the right post instead of scoring a goal in the 93rd minute. FC Tarchiha's manager could be seen on the sidelines shaking his head and muttering to himself as his team had just wasted another chance. The away crowd were delighted with the way their team had played and cheered loudly when the final whistle sounded. FC Tarchiha walked away with the win, even though the match was close until the end.