League Play-Off

Whitstable
Spectators: 36 (Terracing: 28, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Mortada Al Hadhod got the match started through his kick off. Sobah Al Balool sent away a hard shot on goal in the 4th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 7th match minute, Buckfast Abbey was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Shjae Al Ali to maneuver through the defense. The audience thought a goal was coming when Fuad Al Habshi got free with Meshal Mandane in the 15th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. An unexpectedly hard shot by Mortada Al Hadhod in the 19th minute of play forced Whitstable City's goalkeeper Aws Al Bloshi to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Whitstable City's Aws Al Bloshi played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Mortada Al Hadhod in the 25th minute of play. Hamed Al Saffar sent away a hard shot on goal in the 28th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Mortada Al Hadhod fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 33rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Aws Al Bloshi having to interfere. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Meteb Bo Hamad during the 34th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. A collision led to Whitstable City getting a freekick after 34 minutes play. Meteb Bo Hamad hit a great ball. Aws Al Bloshi made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Hamed Al Saffar in the 38th minute of play. After a rather tough play, Whitstable City's Sobah Al Balool got a free kick in the 40th minute. Mortada Al Hadhod received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 44th minute. Aws Al Bloshi tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

58 minutes into the match, Buckfast Abbey's Mortada Al Hadhod sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Aws Al Bloshi narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Fawzy Al Holey charged in rather forcefully in the 63rd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Fawzy Al Holey the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After 63 played minutes Whitstable City got a freekick which was hit by Fawzy Al Holey. Hamed Taqi charged in rather forcefully in the 68th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Hamed Taqi the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After a rather tough play, Whitstable City's Hamed Taqi got a free kick in the 68th minute. Darweesh Al Abdullah kicked well hit freekick during the 70th minute of the match. After a defensive mix-up in Buckfast Abbey's zone, Sobah Al Balool stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Meshal Mandane came out of the goal and Sobah Al Balool tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Aws Al Bloshi made a fantastic save in the 78th minute, when Hamed Al Saffar sent off a good shot on target. When Darweesh Al Abdullah fell near the penalty area in the 80th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Buckfast Abbey's protests and gave Darweesh Al Abdullah a yellow card for diving instead. Meshal Mandane had in the 82ndth minute some difficulties stopping Talal Al Shaikh's well aimed penalty as it nearly passed him on his left side, but he still managed to hold the ball. Fuad Al Habshi sent away a hard shot on goal in the 85th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After some fancy dribbling in the 98th minute, Fuad Al Habshi managed to get in a good position for a shot. Whitstable City's supporters rose to their feet, but Fuad Al Habshi was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Meshal Mandane breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Whitstable City's supporters were highly satisfied with the result. They cheered their team of the pitch, having watched them win a very even match.