League Play-Off

Rackenford Stadium
Spectators: 35 (Terracing: 27, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) 5 minutes into the match, Rackenford City's goal looked a bit too open when Ammar Al Khaled came free, but Taqi Kakoli reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 7th minute, Ammar Al Khaled 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. Ammar Al Khaled received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 24th minute. Taqi Kakoli tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. If Salim Al Asuosi had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 25th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. In the 27th minute, Salim Al Asuosi ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Taqi Kakoli was frozen by the shot and now it was 1-1. In the 35th minute Nayef Al Mansor shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Taqi Kakoli saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Aamir Al Khaled charged in rather forcefully in the 36th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Aamir Al Khaled the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Salim Al Asuosi sent away a hard shot on goal in the 39th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Aamir Al Khaled kicked well hit freekick during the 41st minute of the match. When Luton's Salim Al Asuosi in the 45th minute got a chance for a shot 45th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Rackenford City's goalie prevented a goal. The Rackenford City players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. Luton were winning 1-2.

In the 52nd minute, Manaf Al Ajmi hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Awwad Bahbhani was astounded when the referee showed him the red card after a seemingly innocent challenge, 58 minutes into the match. In the 58th minute, one of Rackenford City:s players had the ball in front of the goal but got pushed and fell. The referee felt it was an obvious case and blew a penalty for Rackenford City. Taqi Kakoli had in the 61stth minute some difficulties stopping Faraj Al Shati's well aimed penalty as it nearly passed him on his left side, but he still managed to hold the ball. After a long run with the ball, Faraj Al Shati did a trick in the 61st minute in front of Rackenford City's goalkeeper, who threw himself to the side. After that it was simple to shoot 1-3. An impressive performance by Luton's Faraj Al Shati! 65 minutes into the match, Luton's Ammar Al Khaled sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Taqi Kakoli narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Adham Taiban recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 74th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. 77 minutes into the match, Adham Taiban had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Jaber Al Rifaee. Luton's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Adham Taiban was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 2-3. A collision led to Rackenford City getting a freekick after 81 minutes play. Faleh Al Mothaf hit a great ball. Salim Al Asuosi's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Taqi Kakoli read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 83rd minute of play. The supporters of Rackenford City booed when Luton was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 87 match minutes in a wonderful position. Faraj Al Shati didn't get a good kick on the ball. A collision led to Luton getting a freekick after 89 minutes play. Nayef Al Mansor hit a great ball. After having played for 91 minutes, Adham Taiban managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Rackenford City's supporters crossed their fingers, but Adham Taiban was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Haitham Taqi hit a great freekick 94 minutes into the match. When the match was over Luton could go home with a victory in their luggage, having controlled the game far better than Rackenford City throughout the match.