League Play-Off

Knutsford
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Faraj Al Hadhod got the match started through his kick off. Ameer Al Habshi was in exellent shape and made a fantastic save when he, in the 4th minute of the match, managed to get hold of the ball after a long shot from Baqer Al Jalahma. A collision led to Chester-le-Street getting a freekick after 5 minutes play. Raed Al Besher hit a great ball. In the 6th minute of the match Khalaf Al Mahmed shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Ameer Al Habshi showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. In the 18th minute, Mahdi Al Azmi hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Abdul Mohsen Shrean could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 21st minute of the match, but Ameer Al Habshi made a huge save. After a defensive mix-up in Chester-le-Street's zone, Abdul Mohsen Shrean stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Ameer Al Habshi came out of the goal and Abdul Mohsen Shrean tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Ameer Al Habshi showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Abdul Mohsen Shrean, who was totally free with the ball in the 25th minute. When Chester-le-Street's Faraj Al Hadhod in the 31st minute got a chance for a shot 31st didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Knutsford AFC's goalie prevented a goal. 37 minutes into the match, Knutsford AFC's Khalaf Al Mahmed broke free and took a long shot that unfortunately flew wide. A fine initiative that could have resulted in a goal. Doaej Al Wazan charged in rather forcefully in the 42nd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Doaej Al Wazan the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Abdul Mohsen Shrean fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 44th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Ameer Al Habshi having to interfere. In the 47th minute, Knutsford AFC's Hakem Khaja ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Ameer Al Habshi. Ameer Al Habshi yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 1-0. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 1-0 at half-time.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Abdul Mohsen Shrean to make the kick off. The supporters of Chester-le-Street booed when Knutsford AFC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 53 match minutes in a wonderful position. Shaheen Al Qattan didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 55th minute, Belal Al Arbash 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. If Majed Kamal had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 57th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Kamal Al Amer received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 61st minute. Ameer Al Habshi tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. 64 minutes into the match, Abdul Mohsen Shrean notched a goal, 2-0, to the right of Chester-le-Street's Ameer Al Habshi. Ameer Al Habshi was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Majed Kamal received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 69th minute. Qasem Al Khaled tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Knutsford AFC's Qasem Al Khaled proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 72nd minute of the match, managed to save Knutsford AFC from getting a goal against them. Faraj Al Hadhod recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 76th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Dhari Al Khobaize hit a great freekick 81 minutes into the match. Ameer Al Habshi showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Abdul Mohsen Shrean in the 83rd minute of the match. 86 minutes into the match, Abdul Mohsen Shrean notched a goal, 3-0, to the right of Chester-le-Street's Ameer Al Habshi. Ameer Al Habshi was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. After some careless play in the Knutsford AFC defense, Faraj Al Hadhod kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Qasem Al Khaled. The Knutsford AFC fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Qasem Al Khaled should have stopped the shot. Knutsford AFC's fans were exulted and cheered after their team won in a match that could easily have gone the other way.