League Play-Off

Ashford Stadium
Spectators: 36 (Terracing: 28, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Jamal Al Zamel kicked off to start the match. The supporters of Ashford booed when Hull was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 5 match minutes in a wonderful position. Jalal Al Fadhalah didn't get a good kick on the ball. Jalal Al Matrok was probably a little too eager to shoot when he, in the 6th played minute, shot the ball from way out. The shot was hard, but the ball flew wide of the goal. Waleed Al Hashash blasted a shot towards the goal in the 8th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Adem Al Shaikh having to make a save. Sari Al Hadad recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 10th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Hull's goalkeeper couldn't reach when Waleed Al Hashash 19 minutes into the game got a good kick on the ball which found its way into goal just inside left pole. 1-0. Baqer Dehrab took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Jamal Al Zamel, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Jamal Al Zamel received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 27th minute. Baqer Dehrab tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. 35 minutes had been played when some careless play by Ashford's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Sultan Bo Abbas was slow to take the kick. During this time Hull's players had a chance to rest. After a rather tough play, Ashford's Mamdouh Sarkhoh got a free kick in the 37th minute. The supporters of Hull booed when Ashford was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 41 match minutes in a wonderful position. Waleed Al Hashash didn't get a good kick on the ball. Sari Al Hadad received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 44th minute. Baqer Dehrab tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. All the noise was coming from the home fans when the whistle went for half-time. The home team had fought hardest to put themselves in a deserved lead.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Waleed Al Hashash made a kick off. 55 minutes into the match, Sari Al Hadad had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Baqer Dehrab. Ashford's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Sari Al Hadad was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-1. Sharf Al Kandere fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 60th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Adem Al Shaikh having to interfere. Jamal Al Zamel sent away a hard shot on goal in the 68th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Mamdouh Sarkhoh's late challenge caught a Hull's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Mamdouh Sarkhoh helped the player get up and apologised. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Jamal Al Zamel in the 83rd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Baqer Dehrab saved Ashford from getting behind. Abdul Rahman Al Mulaifi hit a great freekick 84 minutes into the match. Waleed Al Hashash fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 86th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Adem Al Shaikh having to interfere. Dhari Al Herz hit a great freekick 87 minutes into the match. After a rather tough play, Ashford's Waleed Al Hashash got a free kick in the 95th minute. 97 minutes into the match, Sari Al Hadad had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Baqer Dehrab. Ashford's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Sari Al Hadad was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-2. The Hull players were relieved to hear the final whistle blow to end the match. The away crowd was happy to see their team win after a very tight game.