League Play-Off

Leominster Stadium
Spectators: 35 (Terracing: 27, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) Qasem Bo Hamad started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. Jalal Al Adsani took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Qasem Bo Hamad, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Barrak Al Rodhan kicked well hit freekick during the 6th minute of the match. Qasem Bo Hamad sent away a hard shot on goal in the 8th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 9 minutes into the match, Leominster's goal looked a bit too open when Talal Jiragh came free, but Jalal Al Adsani reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Talal Jiragh fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 11th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Jalal Al Adsani having to interfere. When Sobah Al Qatam fell near the penalty area in the 13th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Leominster's protests and gave Sobah Al Qatam a yellow card for diving instead. Qasem Bo Hamad sent away a hard shot on goal in the 15th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 23 minutes into the game, Qasem Bo Hamad cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-1. Jalal Al Adsani was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Jalal Al Adsani showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Talal Jiragh in the 27th minute of the match. After some fancy dribbling in the 29th minute, Qasem Bo Hamad managed to get in a good position for a shot. Bognor Regis AFC's supporters rose to their feet, but Qasem Bo Hamad was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Jalal Al Adsani breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. When Bognor Regis AFC's Qasem Bo Hamad in the 30th minute got a chance for a shot 30th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Leominster's goalie prevented a goal. Jalal Al Adsani made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Talal Jiragh in the 32nd minute of play. 34 minutes into the match, Bognor Regis AFC's goalkeeper Farooq Al Shaikh had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Sari Al Shaikh. Talal Jiragh received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 38th minute. Jalal Al Adsani tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. During the 43rd minute of the match Sobah Al Qatam completely mistimed his tackle and brought down his opponent. The referee gave Sobah Al Qatam a yellow card, his second in the match, which meant he could no longer take part in the game. Luck had favoured the away team in the first, and they walked off with a 0-1 lead.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Hamad Al Sohali to strike the kick off in the second half. After a rather tough play, Leominster's Barrak Al Rodhan got a free kick in the 53rd minute. Through an outstanding action, after 54 minutes, Jalal Al Adsani successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. In the 55th minute Bognor Regis AFC were awarded a corner. Monther Al Adsani went to the cornerflag to take it. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Rajab Bo Resley during the 61st minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Rajab Bo Resley hit a great freekick 61 minutes into the match. Jalal Al Adsani showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Qasem Bo Hamad in the 65th minute of the match. When Jaffer Al Saleh fell near the penalty area in the 66th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Leominster's protests and gave Jaffer Al Saleh a yellow card for diving instead. After a rather tough play, Leominster's Jaffer Al Saleh got a free kick in the 66th minute. In the 67th minute, Monther Al Adsani sent off a long shot on goal, but the shot was nowhere near the goal and Leominster's Jalal Al Adsani didn't even have to move. In the 70th match minute, Leominster was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Ebrahem Al Motaire to maneuver through the defense. Jalal Al Adsani took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Qasem Bo Hamad, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. If Rajab Bo Resley had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 78th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Talal Jiragh was really disappointed when he shot the ball just outside the right post instead of scoring a goal in the 80th minute. Bognor Regis AFC's manager could be seen on the sidelines shaking his head and muttering to himself as his team had just wasted another chance. After having played for 83 minutes, Younis Al Mofede managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Bognor Regis AFC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Younis Al Mofede was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Jalal Al Adsani stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Qasem Bo Hamad's shot from short distance in the 92nd minute. When the match was over Bognor Regis AFC could go home with a victory in their luggage, having controlled the game far better than Leominster throughout the match.