League Play-Off

Whitstable
Spectators: 36 (Terracing: 28, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) When Sobah Al Balool came up free with the goalie in the 5th minute, the Whitstable City fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Sobah Al Balool couldn't finish the play. 12 minutes into the match, Whitstable City's goal looked a bit too open when Aws Al Gareb came free, but Aws Al Bloshi reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Aws Al Gareb fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 15th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Aws Al Bloshi having to interfere. Aws Al Bloshi stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Sror Al Khars's shot from short distance in the 16th minute. Talal Al Sayer was out of position in the 19 minute of play, and Sobah Al Balool capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Sobah Al Balool really showed his touch with that goal: 1-0. 27 minutes into the match, Sror Al Khars notched a goal, 1-1, to the right of Whitstable City's Aws Al Bloshi. Aws Al Bloshi was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Aws Al Bloshi showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Sror Al Khars, who was totally free with the ball in the 33rd minute. Nayef Al Saffar kicked well hit freekick during the 34th minute of the match. 35 minutes into the match, Whitstable City's Talal Al Shaikh broke free and took a long shot that unfortunately flew wide. A fine initiative that could have resulted in a goal. After some careless play in the Whitstable City defense, Sror Al Khars kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Aws Al Bloshi. The Whitstable City fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Aws Al Bloshi should have stopped the shot. If Aws Al Gareb had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 41st minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. After having played for 44 minutes, Sror Al Khars managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Cove FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Sror Al Khars 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 Bloshi came out of the goal in the 46th minute to try and stop a shot by Cove FC's Sror Al Khars. But to his dismay, Sror Al Khars quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 1-3. Even after changing tactics the home team jogged off the field with a 1-3 deficit. They would have to work harder if they wanted to turn things around in the second half.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Sobah Al Balool stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. Talal Al Sayer showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Fuad Al Habshi, who was totally free with the ball in the 54th minute. When Cove FC's Aws Al Gareb in the 59th minute got a chance for a shot 59th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Whitstable City's goalie prevented a goal. If Sobah Al Balool had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 70th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Fuad Al Habshi struck a weak shot in the 73rd minute. Talal Al Sayer didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Whitstable City. Aws Al Bloshi took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Aws Al Gareb, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. If Aws Al Gareb had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 82nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Aws Al Bloshi took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Aws Al Gareb, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Aws Al Gareb 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. After some fancy dribbling in the 94th minute, Faisal Shrean managed to get in a good position for a shot. Cove FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Faisal Shrean was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Aws Al Bloshi breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. Cove FC had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.