League Play-Off

Penrith
Spectators: 39 (Terracing: 30, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) Ameen Al Jarah sent away a hard shot on goal in the 5th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. After some fancy dribbling in the 7th minute, Edrees Al Khobaize managed to get in a good position for a shot. Penrith AFC's supporters rose to their feet, but Edrees Al Khobaize was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Ayman Al Kandere breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. After 8 played minutes Swanage AFC got a freekick which was hit by Zaher Al Arbash. Ayman Al Kandere made an important save on a dangerous shot by Ameen Al Jarah in the 9th minute. With a little luck, Swanage AFC's Ayman Al Kandere got control of the ball when Ameen Al Jarah tried to sneak it across the goal line. After some fancy dribbling in the 12th minute, Abdul Aziz Al Sharaf managed to get in a good position for a shot. Swanage AFC's supporters rose to their feet, but Abdul Aziz Al Sharaf was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Dhari Al Nasser breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. In the 14thth minute of the game Edrees Al Khobaize who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Swanage AFC's Ayman Al Kandere was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Mamon Al Hadad fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 15th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Dhari Al Nasser having to interfere. 22 minutes into the match, Penrith AFC's Edrees Al Khobaize sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Ayman Al Kandere narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Dhari Al Nasser made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Mamon Al Hadad in the 23rd minute of play. Ayman Al Kandere showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Edrees Al Khobaize in the 38th minute of the match. In the 47th minute, Ameen Al Jarah ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Ayman Al Kandere was frozen by the shot and now it was 1-0. No-one was surprised that the home team were leading 1-0 at half-time.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Edrees Al Khobaize was the one to do the kick off. Ayman Al Kandere made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Edrees Al Khobaize in the 55th minute of play. Hamed Al Sayer's late challenge caught a Penrith AFC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Hamed Al Sayer helped the player get up and apologised. Hamed Al Sayer hit a great freekick 56 minutes into the match. Dhari Al Nasser showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Mamon Al Hadad, who was totally free with the ball in the 59th minute. A collision led to Penrith AFC getting a freekick after 60 minutes play. Anas Al Ajmi hit a great ball. Penrith AFC's Dhari Al Nasser played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Abdul Aziz Al Sharaf in the 67th minute of play. 68 minutes into the match, Penrith AFC's goal looked a bit too open when Mamon Al Hadad came free, but Dhari Al Nasser reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. When Swanage AFC's Abdul Aziz Al Sharaf in the 70th minute got a chance for a shot 70th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Penrith AFC's goalie prevented a goal. After having played for 75 minutes, Edrees Al Khobaize managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Penrith AFC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Edrees Al Khobaize was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. 77 minutes into the game, Adem Taqi was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Swanage AFC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Penrith AFC the free kick. 76 minutes into the game, one of Swanage AFC:s players got tackled near the goal, and the referee blew for a penalty. 81 minutes into the game, Ameen Al Jarah cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 3-0. Ayman Al Kandere was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. When Penrith AFC's Edrees Al Khobaize in the 88th minute got a chance for a shot 88th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Swanage AFC's goalie prevented a goal. Edrees Al Khobaize sent away a hard shot on goal in the 91st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Swanage AFC's Hamed Al Sayer got his second yellow card of the match in the 100th minute. The referee ordered Hamed Al Sayer off the ground. For all the effort they put into the match, the Swanage AFC players left disappointed. They had fought hard, but couldn't break down the home team's defense. The match ended in a win for Penrith AFC.