League Play-Off

Staveley
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Haider Al Nasser got the match started through his kick off. An unexpectedly hard shot by Haider Al Nasser in the 5th minute of play forced Staveley's goalkeeper Abdul Aziz Al Sohali to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After 6 played minutes Staithes AFC got a freekick which was hit by Jassem Shams. Maitham Al Nasser sent away a hard shot on goal in the 13th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Maitham Al Nasser blasted a shot towards the goal in the 17th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Belal Al Sarraf having to make a save. 18 minutes into the match, Staithes AFC's Haider Al Nasser sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Abdul Aziz Al Sohali narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Maitham Al Nasser in the 24th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Belal Al Sarraf prevented the ball from getting in the gole. 26 minutes into the match, Staithes AFC's Haider Al Nasser sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Abdul Aziz Al Sohali narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Waleed Al Gareb sent away a hard shot on goal in the 31st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Nabel Ashkanani fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 40th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Abdul Aziz Al Sohali having to interfere. Jassem Shams recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 48th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. After a very even first half the match was still tied. The players went to their respective dressing rooms to discuss the tactics for the second half.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Maitham Al Nasser to make the kick off. A collision led to Staithes AFC getting a freekick after 53 minutes play. Kamal Shabakhoh hit a great ball. Sror Al Shaikh recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 56th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. 58 minutes into the match, Staithes AFC's goal looked a bit too open when Maitham Al Nasser came free, but Belal Al Sarraf reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Belal Al Sarraf took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Waleed Al Gareb, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 66 minutes into the match, Staveley's Qais Al Kandere sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Belal Al Sarraf narrowly saved just below the crossbar. 71 minutes into the match, Staithes AFC's goal looked a bit too open when Maitham Al Nasser came free, but Belal Al Sarraf reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. If Nabel Ashkanani had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 74th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Haider Al Nasser received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 81st minute. Abdul Aziz Al Sohali tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Nabel Ashkanani kicked well hit freekick during the 84th minute of the match. In the 94th minute, Waleed Al Gareb 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.