League Play-Off

Mitcham Stadium
Spectators: 35 (Terracing: 27, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Abdul Mohsen Shadad kicked off to start the match. After some fancy dribbling in the 6th minute, Mohammad Al Kandere managed to get in a good position for a shot. Barkingside's supporters rose to their feet, but Mohammad Al Kandere was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Mazen Al Sharah breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Faisal Al Hindi struck a weak shot in the 8th minute. Shaban Bo Qamaz didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Mitcham City. If Abdul Mohsen Shadad had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 10th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Anwar Al Jarah in the 12th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Mazen Al Sharah prevented the ball from getting in the gole. If Basem Khaja had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 21st minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Shaban Bo Qamaz showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Abdul Mohsen Shadad in the 25th minute of the match. Shaban Bo Qamaz showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Abdul Mohsen Shadad in the 29th minute of the match. After some fancy dribbling in the 30th minute, Faisal Al Hindi managed to get in a good position for a shot. Mitcham City's supporters rose to their feet, but Faisal Al Hindi was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Shaban Bo Qamaz breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. In the 32nd match minute, Barkingside was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Basem Khaja to maneuver through the defense. Shaban Bo Qamaz showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Abdul Mohsen Shadad in the 36th minute of the match. Shaban Bo Qamaz took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Abdul Mohsen Shadad, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Abdul Mohsen Shadad received a nice pass, split the defenders, and ran untouched towards the goal. Shaban Bo Qamaz came out and tried to block the shot, but Abdul Mohsen Shadad slotted it home off the left post making it 1-0 in the 44th minute. Af the end of the first half the score was 1-0. The first half had gone as expected for the home team.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Anwar Al Jarah to strike the kick off in the second half. Mazen Al Sharah showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Anwar Al Jarah in the 55th minute of the match. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Hani Al Hadhod during the 56th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After 56 played minutes Mitcham City got a freekick which was hit by Hani Al Hadhod. Abdul Mohsen Shadad fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 63rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Shaban Bo Qamaz having to interfere. 77 minutes into the match, Barkingside's Anwar Al Jarah sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Mazen Al Sharah narrowly saved just below the crossbar. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Abdul Mohsen Shadad in the 78th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Shaban Bo Qamaz saved Barkingside from getting behind. Faisal Al Hindi got in the 85th a clear chance and fired away a hard shot against goal, but Shaban Bo Qamaz handled the situation perfectly and made a save by the crossbar. Shaban Bo Qamaz made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Abdul Mohsen Shadad in the 86th minute of play. Mitcham City's Mazen Al Sharah proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 89th minute of the match, managed to save Mitcham City from getting a goal against them. Mitcham City's Mazen Al Sharah proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 91st minute of the match, managed to save Mitcham City from getting a goal against them. When Abdul Mohsen Shadad fell near the penalty area in the 92nd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Mitcham City's protests and gave Abdul Mohsen Shadad a yellow card for diving instead. After 92 played minutes Mitcham City got a freekick which was hit by Abdul Mohsen Shadad. When the match had gone on for 95 minutes, Mohammad Al Kandere put it in 1-2 from a short distance just to the right of Mazen Al Sharah. The Barkingside 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.