League Play-Off

Buxton Stadium
Spectators: 39 (Terracing: 30, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Bashar Bo Shehri made the kick off which started today's match. Aqel Taqi showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Bashar Bo Shehri, who was totally free with the ball in the 4th minute. In the 10th minute, Buxton's Morad Al Sayer ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Aqel Taqi. Aqel Taqi yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 1-0. After having played for 16 minutes, Morad Al Sayer managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Buxton's supporters crossed their fingers, but Morad Al Sayer was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Alville City's Aqel Taqi proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 19th minute of the match, managed to save Alville City from getting a goal against them. Basel Mandane came out of the goal in the 23rd minute to try and stop a shot by Alville City's Basem Al Nasser. But to his dismay, Basem Al Nasser quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 1-1. Aqel Taqi showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Bashar Bo Shehri in the 26th minute of the match. Bashar Bo Shehri received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 34th minute. Aqel Taqi tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 36th minute, Basem Al Nasser made a precise shot to the right of Basel Mandane. Buxton's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 1-2. Ayman Ashkanani took the ball and in the 40 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Basel Mandane. Basel Mandane dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 1-3. In the 43rdth minute of the game Basem Al Nasser who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Buxton's Basel Mandane was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. The crowd was extremely unhappy with the home team's performance in the first half. They were losing 1-3.

In the 53rd minute the ball was on its way in behind Buxton's goalkeeper Basel Mandane, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. After some careless play in the Alville City defense, Morad Al Sayer kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Aqel Taqi. The Alville City fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Aqel Taqi should have stopped the shot. Morad Al Sayer sent away a hard shot on goal in the 60th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Saed Al Khames charged in rather forcefully in the 62nd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Saed Al Khames the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After 62 played minutes Buxton got a freekick which was hit by Saed Al Khames. If Bashar Bo Shehri had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 67th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Nizar Al Sallal hit a great freekick 70 minutes into the match. After a defensive mix-up in Buxton's zone, Ayman Ashkanani stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Basel Mandane came out of the goal and Ayman Ashkanani tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Ayman Ashkanani in the 74th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Basel Mandane saved Buxton from getting behind. Basel Mandane showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Ayman Ashkanani in the 79th minute of the match. After a rather tough play, Alville City's Doaej Bahbhani got a free kick in the 82nd minute. Aqel Taqi showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Bashar Bo Shehri, who was totally free with the ball in the 90th minute. The referee blew the final whistle, and the away crowd roared, having watched Alville City eke out a victory against a very well matched opponent.