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Match Report
Springfield
Spectators: 35 (Terracing: 27,
Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) An unexpectedly hard shot by Esmael Al Mulaifi in the 4th minute of play forced Springfield's goalkeeper Aws Al Hajri to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The Princes Risborough fans' excitement grew in the 6th match minute when Princes Risborough's Saed Bo Qamaz looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 0-1 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. Saed Bo Qamaz received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 14th minute. Aws Al Hajri tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 15th minute, Bassam Al Sherazi fired away a shot on goal. He put a little to much spin on the ball and sent it just wide of the right post. If Yazeed Al Sallal had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 16th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Riad Al Muwail during the 23rd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 24th minute, Yazeed Al Sallal 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. In a very dangerous position, a player in Springfield fell when an opponent tried to get the ball from him in the 25th minute. Penalty! In the 27th minute there was a penalty for Princes Risborough. Esam Al Bloshi stepped forward and shot the ball to the right of a diving Aws Al Hajri. 0-2. The supporters of Springfield booed when Princes Risborough was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 32 match minutes in a wonderful position. Qutaiba Al Hashash didn't get a good kick on the ball. Aws Al Hajri showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Esmael Al Mulaifi in the 35th minute of the match. After a defensive mix-up in Springfield's zone, Saed Bo Qamaz stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Aws Al Hajri came out of the goal and Saed Bo Qamaz tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. After 38 played minutes Springfield got a freekick which was hit by Mansour Al Sharaf. Aws Al Hajri took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Esmael Al Mulaifi, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The Springfield players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. Princes Risborough were winning 0-2.
Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Saed Bo Qamaz to make the kick off. If Yazeed Al Sallal had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 52nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Bassam Al Sherazi in the 54th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Emad Al Rifaee saved Princes Risborough from getting behind. When Springfield's Bassam Al Sherazi in the 58th minute got a chance for a shot 58th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Princes Risborough's goalie prevented a goal. Esmael Al Mulaifi in the 62ndth 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 Al Hajri, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Saed Bo Qamaz in the 66th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Aws Al Hajri prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Emad Al Rifaee stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Yazeed Al Sallal's shot from short distance in the 74th minute. Saed Bo Qamaz received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 80th minute. Aws Al Hajri tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Saed Bo Qamaz in the 85th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Aws Al Hajri saved Springfield from getting behind. Springfield's Bassam Al Sherazi got a good chance for a goal in the 87th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. When Bassam Al Sherazi came up free with the goalie in the 92nd minute, the Springfield 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 Bassam Al Sherazi couldn't finish the play. In the 94th minute Bassam Al Sherazi shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Emad Al Rifaee saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. The Springfield supporters were disappointed that their team didn't take anything from the match, despite matching Princes Risborough's performance. The match ended with a win for Princes Risborough.
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