League Play-Off

Penrith Stadium
Spectators: 35 (Terracing: 27, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Othman Mandane kicked off to start the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Darweesh Al Khars in the 9th minute of play forced Bingley's goalkeeper Falah Al Jarah to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Ramadan Al Jarah showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Othman Mandane in the 10th minute of the match. When Othman Mandane came up free with the goalie in the 14th minute, the Bingley 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 Othman Mandane couldn't finish the play. After 15 minutes, Rida Al Saleh mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Penrith and the Bingley players grew even worse after the yellow card. After 15 played minutes Penrith got a freekick which was hit by Rida Al Saleh. After a rather tough play, Bingley's Othman Mandane got a free kick in the 16th minute. Faris Al Mulaifi recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 18th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Ramadan Al Jarah showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Othman Mandane, who was totally free with the ball in the 20th minute. Faris Al Mulaifi sent away a hard shot on goal in the 21st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 23 minutes into the match, Othman Mandane notched a goal, 0-1, to the right of Penrith's Ramadan Al Jarah. Ramadan Al Jarah was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. In the 27th minute, Darweesh Al Khars fired away a killer shot towards the goal that, to the delight of Falah Al Jarah, passed just outside the right post. Darweesh Al Khars blasted a shot towards the goal in the 30th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Falah Al Jarah having to make a save. The audience thought a goal was coming when Darweesh Al Khars got free with Falah Al Jarah in the 33rd minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. An unexpectedly hard shot by Faris Al Mulaifi in the 35th minute of play forced Penrith's goalkeeper Ramadan Al Jarah to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 39 minutes into the match, Bingley's goalkeeper Falah Al Jarah had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Fayez Al Ramzi. In the 46thth minute of the game Faris Al Mulaifi who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Penrith's Ramadan Al Jarah was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Darweesh Al Khars stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. Falah Al Jarah took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Fayez Al Ramzi, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Ramadan Al Jarah showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Othman Mandane, who was totally free with the ball in the 62nd minute. If Othman Mandane had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 63rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. 65 minutes into the game, one of Penrith:s players got tackled near the goal, and the referee blew for a penalty. After 77 minutes, Faris Al Mulaifi mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Bingley and the Penrith players grew even worse after the yellow card. After 77 played minutes Bingley got a freekick which was hit by Faris Al Mulaifi. Falah Al Jarah made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Fayez Al Ramzi in the 79th minute of play. 80 minutes into the match, Bingley's goal looked a bit too open when Darweesh Al Khars came free, but Falah Al Jarah reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Ramadan Al Jarah showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Othman Mandane, who was totally free with the ball in the 82nd minute. Sobah Al Besher kicked well hit freekick during the 83rd minute of the match. When Penrith's Fayez Al Ramzi in the 88th minute got a chance for a shot 88th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Bingley's goalie prevented a goal. Faris Al Mulaifi struck a weak shot in the 93rd minute. Ramadan Al Jarah didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Bingley. 96 minutes into the game, Othman Mandane recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Ramadan Al Jarah. Othman Mandane showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 0-3. The supporters of Bingley booed when Penrith was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 99 match minutes in a wonderful position. Waheed Al Qatam didn't get a good kick on the ball. The referee blew the final whistle, and the away crowd roared, having watched Bingley eke out a victory against a very well matched opponent.