League Play-Off

Malton
Spectators: 35 (Terracing: 27, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Salam Al Hashash got the match started through his kick off. When the match clock showed 6 minutes, the score became 1-0 when Aamir Al Sherazi sped through Topsham City's defense and sent away a curving shot that went into the net to the right of Aws Taqi. 9 minutes into the game, Abbas Al Hadhod was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Topsham City's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Malton United the free kick. After 9 played minutes Topsham City got a freekick which was hit by Abbas Al Hadhod. The audience thought a goal was coming when Aamir Al Sherazi got free with Aws Taqi in the 13th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Aws Taqi made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Salam Al Hashash in the 17th minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Fadhel Al Sherazi in the 19th minute of play forced Malton United's goalkeeper Sami Al Mehana to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Aamir Al Sherazi received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 21st minute. Aws Taqi tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Sayer Al Mahmed's late challenge caught a Malton United's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Sayer Al Mahmed helped the player get up and apologised. Sayer Al Mahmed hit a great freekick 22 minutes into the match. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Sayer Al Mahmed in the 26th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Sami Al Mehana saved Malton United from getting behind. Aamir Al Sherazi fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 28th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Aws Taqi having to interfere. Aws Taqi showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Salam Al Hashash in the 32nd minute of the match. Aamir Al Sherazi in the 34thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Aws Taqi, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. If Fadhel Al Sherazi had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 35th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Sami Al Mehana made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Fadhel Al Sherazi in the 35th minute of play. Sami Al Mehana made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Sayer Al Mahmed in the 37th minute of play. In the 39th minute, Sayer Al Mahmed got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. Fadhel Al Sherazi blasted a shot towards the goal in the 41st minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Sami Al Mehana having to make a save. After some fancy dribbling in the 48th minute, Aamir Al Sherazi managed to get in a good position for a shot. Malton United's supporters rose to their feet, but Aamir Al Sherazi was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Aws Taqi breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. All the noise was coming from the home fans when the whistle went for half-time. The home team had fought hardest to put themselves in a deserved lead.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Fadhel Al Sherazi was the one to do the kick off. After 56 minutes of play, Topsham City's Sayer Al Mahmed made it 1-1 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Sami Al Mehana was left in no man's land by his defense there! 59 minutes into the game, Mnawer Shadad was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Malton United's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Topsham City the free kick. A collision led to Malton United getting a freekick after 59 minutes play. Mnawer Shadad hit a great ball. After a defensive mix-up in Malton United's zone, Sayer Al Mahmed stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Sami Al Mehana came out of the goal and Sayer Al Mahmed tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Fadhel Al Sherazi in the 63rd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Sami Al Mehana prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Sayer Al Mahmed's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 66thth minute, Sami Al Mehana skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. 68 minutes into the match, Topsham City's goal looked a bit too open when Aamir Al Sherazi came free, but Aws Taqi reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 70th minute Salam Al Hashash shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Aws Taqi saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. A collision led to Topsham City getting a freekick after 75 minutes play. Esmael Ghadhanfer hit a great ball. When Aamir Al Sherazi came up free with the goalie in the 78th minute, the Malton United 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 Aamir Al Sherazi couldn't finish the play. Fadhel Al Sherazi sent away a hard shot on goal in the 85th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Sultan Al Holey recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 88th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Sami Al Mehana made an important save on a dangerous shot by Sayer Al Mahmed in the 89th minute. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Fadhel Al Sherazi in the 91st minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Sami Al Mehana prevented the ball from getting in the gole. When Malton United's Salam Al Hashash in the 94th minute got a chance for a shot 94th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Topsham City's goalie prevented a goal. In the 95th minute, Fadhel Al Sherazi got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. Topsham City were clearly unhappy with the draw, as they felt they had done enough to earn themselves a victory.