League Play-Off

Hacconby
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Kamal Al Sherazi made the kick off which started today's match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Shaker Al Sallal in the 4th minute of play forced Hacconby FC's goalkeeper Adham Bahroh to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Shaker Al Sallal recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 6th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. In the 8th minute, Khaled Al Qattamy hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After 13 minutes of play, Leominster's Shaker Al Sallal made it 0-1 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Adham Bahroh was left in no man's land by his defense there! The supporters of Leominster booed when Hacconby FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 16 match minutes in a wonderful position. Aesem Al Motaire didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 17th minute of the match Sari Al Hindi sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Adham Bahroh skillfully saved the ball. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Sari Al Hindi during the 19th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After a rather tough play, Leominster's Sari Al Hindi got a free kick in the 19th minute. Adham Bahroh showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Barakat Hayat, who was totally free with the ball in the 23rd minute. Fawaz Al Hashash made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Kamal Al Sherazi in the 26th minute of play. After some fancy dribbling in the 27th minute, Kamal Al Sherazi managed to get in a good position for a shot. Hacconby FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Kamal Al Sherazi was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Fawaz Al Hashash breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Shaker Al Sallal received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 30th minute. Adham Bahroh tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Fawaz Al Hashash took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Kamal Al Sherazi, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Shaker Al Sallal's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Adham Bahroh read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 46th minute of play. After the first half Leominster were leading 0-1. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

Fawaz Al Hashash made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Kamal Al Sherazi in the 55th minute of play. Shaker Al Sallal sent away a hard shot on goal in the 58th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Shaker Al Sallal fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 60th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Adham Bahroh having to interfere. After 62 minutes of play, Hacconby FC's Eyad Al Bahar made it 1-1 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Fawaz Al Hashash was left in no man's land by his defense there! After a defensive mix-up in Leominster's zone, Kamal Al Sherazi stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Fawaz Al Hashash came out of the goal and Kamal Al Sherazi tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Fawaz Al Hashash showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Eyad Al Bahar, who was totally free with the ball in the 69th minute. Fawaz Al Hashash showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Kamal Al Sherazi in the 76th minute of the match. After having played for 80 minutes, Kamal Al Sherazi managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Hacconby FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Kamal Al Sherazi was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. A collision led to Hacconby FC getting a freekick after 82 minutes play. Fawaz Al Qattamy hit a great ball. If Barakat Hayat had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 84th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. 86 minutes into the match, Hacconby FC's goalkeeper Adham Bahroh had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Shaker Al Sallal. If Shaker Al Sallal had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 92nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead.