League Play-Off

Biggin Hill Stadium
Spectators: 35 (Terracing: 27, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Mamon Al Najdi made the kick off which started today's match. Jaber Al Mahmed scored 0-1 in the 3rd match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Osama Al Shati, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. When Fadhel Al Shaikh fell near the penalty area in the 5th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Hinckley AFC's protests and gave Fadhel Al Shaikh a yellow card for diving instead. During the 7th minute of the match Fadhel Al Shaikh completely mistimed his tackle and brought down his opponent. The referee gave Fadhel Al Shaikh a yellow card, his second in the match, which meant he could no longer take part in the game. In the 8th match minute, Hinckley AFC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Fadhel Al Shaikh to maneuver through the defense. 9 minutes into the match, Hinckley AFC's goal looked a bit too open when Mamon Al Najdi came free, but Mubarek Al Muwail reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 11th minute the ball was on its way in behind Biggin Hill's goalkeeper Osama Al Shati, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Aamir Al Srae charged in rather forcefully in the 21st minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Aamir Al Srae the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. The referee blew the whistle for a penalty in the 21st minute of the game. One of Hinckley AFC:s players had nearly got his shirt torn off by an opponent while getting free in front of Biggin Hill:s goal. Sarhan Al Matrok took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 26th minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Mubarek Al Muwail. Hinckley AFC's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. After some careless play in the Biggin Hill defense, Ayoob Bo Qamaz kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Osama Al Shati. The Biggin Hill fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Osama Al Shati should have stopped the shot. With 37 minutes on the clock, Fadhel Al Wazan commited a dangerous tackle. The referee had no choice but to show him the red card. The referee blew the whistle for a penalty in the 36th minute of the game. One of Hinckley AFC:s players had nearly got his shirt torn off by an opponent while getting free in front of Biggin Hill:s goal. In the 39th minute there was a penalty for Biggin Hill. Meteb Al Mosawe stepped forward and shot the ball to the right of a diving Mubarek Al Muwail. 2-2. In the 42nd minute, Rida Al Bahar left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Biggin Hill fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 3-2. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 3-2 at half-time.

A collision led to Hinckley AFC getting a freekick after 58 minutes play. Ayoob Bo Qamaz hit a great ball. After 62 played minutes Biggin Hill got a freekick which was hit by Sameer Al Sayer. Rida Al Bahar fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 65th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Mubarek Al Muwail having to interfere. Mamon Al Najdi received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 68th minute. Mubarek Al Muwail tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Mubarek Al Muwail stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Rida Al Bahar's shot from short distance in the 71st minute. The crowd rose to their feet as Jaber Al Mahmed kicked a wonderful shot that went in to the left of a diving Osama Al Shati. That made the score 3-3 in the 81 minute of play. 84 minutes into the match, Hinckley AFC's Jaber Al Mahmed sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Osama Al Shati narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Qutaiba Shalan kicked well hit freekick during the 85th minute of the match. After a defensive mix-up in Hinckley AFC's zone, Mamon Al Najdi stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Mubarek Al Muwail came out of the goal and Mamon Al Najdi tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Mubarek Al Muwail took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Rida Al Bahar, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side.