League Play-Off

Dove Holes Park
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) Ghaith Al Asuosi started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. Monther Khorshed 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. In the 9th minute Luai Taqi shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Dhari Al Khames saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Monther Khorshed sent away a hard shot on goal in the 11th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After 17 played minutes South Kilworth got a freekick which was hit by Qasem Al Dosery. Ghaith Al Asuosi sent away a hard shot on goal in the 18th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. South Kilworth's Jaber Al Bahar played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Ghaith Al Asuosi in the 23rd minute of play. When Jassem Al Qattan fell near the penalty area in the 24th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored South Kilworth's protests and gave Jassem Al Qattan a yellow card for diving instead. A collision led to South Kilworth getting a freekick after 24 minutes play. Jassem Al Qattan hit a great ball. In the 28th minute Ghaith Al Asuosi shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Jaber Al Bahar saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Dhari Al Khames showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Monther Khorshed in the 31st minute of the match. After 42 minutes, Sayer Al Qatam mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the South Kilworth and the Dove Holes City players grew even worse after the yellow card. Sayer Al Qatam hit a great freekick 42 minutes into the match. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Luai Al Saffar during the 45th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. The referee blew the whistle for a penalty in the 45th minute of the game. One of South Kilworth:s players had nearly got his shirt torn off by an opponent while getting free in front of Dove Holes City:s goal. Salem Al Balool placed the ball on the penalty spot and got himself ready to shoot. Post out! After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Monther Khorshed was the one to do the kick off. Ghaith Al Asuosi succeeded in the game's 53rd minute to shoot an unreachable shot under the crossbar and scored - 1-0. 61 minutes into the match, South Kilworth's goal looked a bit too open when Ghaith Al Asuosi came free, but Jaber Al Bahar reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Ghaith Al Asuosi fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 62nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Jaber Al Bahar having to interfere. After a defensive mix-up in Dove Holes City's zone, Luai Taqi stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Dhari Al Khames came out of the goal and Luai Taqi tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. In the 68th minute, Monther Khorshed fired away a killer shot towards the goal that, to the delight of Dhari Al Khames, passed just outside the right post. After having played for 71 minutes, Edrees Shrean managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Dove Holes City's supporters crossed their fingers, but Edrees Shrean was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Dove Holes City's Dhari Al Khames played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Monther Khorshed in the 73rd minute of play. Ghaith Al Asuosi struck a weak shot in the 75th minute. Jaber Al Bahar didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Dove Holes City. Dhari Al Khames showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Monther Khorshed, who was totally free with the ball in the 78th minute. Monther Khorshed received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 80th minute. Dhari Al Khames tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Luai Taqi received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 82nd minute. Dhari Al Khames tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The crowd rose to their feet as Monther Khorshed kicked a wonderful shot that went in to the left of a diving Dhari Al Khames. That made the score 1-1 in the 83 minute of play. Luai Taqi sent away a hard shot on goal in the 88th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Dhari Al Khames was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Monther Khorshed showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 1-2 in the 90 minute of play. South Kilworth's supporters were very happy and cheered loudly because their team had won after a very close match.