League Play-Off

Bacup Park
Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) Fared Al Azmi recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 5th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. After having played for 7 minutes, Ramadan Al Banwan managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Curdridge FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Ramadan Al Banwan was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Aws Al Motar showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Monther Al Mosawe, who was totally free with the ball in the 8th minute. In the 10th minute, Monther Al Mosawe reached a very good position and smashed the ball with a huge effort into the net, just to the left of Aws Al Motar. The goal made the score 1-0. 15 minutes into the match, Bacup's Monther Al Mosawe sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Aws Al Motar narrowly saved just below the crossbar. In the 15th minute, Abdul Mohsen Al Ajmi hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 17 minutes into the game, Bacup's Fared Al Azmi nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Aws Al Motar made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 2-0. Fared Al Azmi could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 28th minute of the match, but Aws Al Motar made a huge save. 30 minutes had been played when some careless play by Curdridge FC's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Faisal Al Mofede was slow to take the kick. During this time Bacup's players had a chance to rest. The corner first didn't look so dangerous but when Abdullah Al Amer got the ball he succeeded in some way to get through the defenders to deliver a very hard score. Result 3-0. 30 minutes into the match. 40 minutes into the match, Bacup's goal looked a bit too open when Ramadan Al Banwan came free, but Ghaith Abol reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After 41 minutes, Ghazi Al Arbash mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Curdridge FC and the Bacup players grew even worse after the yellow card. After 41 minutes of play, the referee blew the whistle. It was a penalty for Curdridge FC! The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 4-0 at half-time.

The wind increased when Ramadan Al Banwan made the kick off in the second half. 51 minutes into the game, Abdul Mohsen Al Ajmi was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Curdridge FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Bacup the free kick. The supporters of Bacup booed when Curdridge FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 51 match minutes in a wonderful position. Abdul Mohsen Al Ajmi didn't get a good kick on the ball. Fared Al Azmi sent away a hard shot on goal in the 57th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 58 minutes into the match, Curdridge FC's goal looked a bit too open when Monther Al Mosawe came free, but Aws Al Motar reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After 60 minutes of play Curdridge FC's Abdul Mohsen Al Ajmi was too eager in his attempt to stop his opponent and brought him down. With that he got his second yellow card and was ordered off the ground. Abdul Mohsen Al Ajmi hit a great freekick 60 minutes into the match. After a defensive mix-up in Curdridge FC's zone, Fared Al Azmi stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Aws Al Motar came out of the goal and Fared Al Azmi tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Curdridge FC's Aws Al Motar played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Monther Al Mosawe in the 67th minute of play. Karem Ghadhanfer's late challenge caught a Bacup's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Karem Ghadhanfer helped the player get up and apologised. After 69 minutes of play, the referee blew the whistle. It was a penalty for Curdridge FC! Curdridge FC:s Aws Al Motar showed great skill when he stopped Faisal Al Mofede:s penalty. When Bacup's Fared Al Azmi in the 74th minute got a chance for a shot 74th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Curdridge FC's goalie prevented a goal. Aws Al Motar showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Fared Al Azmi in the 78th minute of the match. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Monther Al Mosawe in the 82nd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Aws Al Motar prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Aws Al Motar showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Monther Al Mosawe in the 85th minute of the match. There was no doubt that Bacup were the better team. Bacup's players enjoyed the ovations of the crowd after the victory.