League Play-Off

Braunton Stadium
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Fawaz Boland got the match started through his kick off. Dawood Al Motaire could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 3rd minute of the match, but Fared Al Jarah made a huge save. The audience thought a goal was coming when Dawood Al Motaire got free with Fared Al Jarah in the 5th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. 8 minutes into the match, Braunton AFC's Dawood Al Motaire sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Fared Al Jarah narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Dawood Al Motaire fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 9th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Fared Al Jarah having to interfere. After a rather tough play, Bollington's Sami Bahbhani got a free kick in the 10th minute. 11 minutes into the game, Dawood Al Motaire recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Fared Al Jarah. Dawood Al Motaire showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-0. In the 15th minute, Mnawer Al Jarah left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Bollington fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 1-1. When Bollington's Basel Al Saffar in the 20th minute got a chance for a shot 20th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Braunton AFC's goalie prevented a goal. Dawood Al Motaire's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Fared Al Jarah read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 22nd minute of play. Fawaz Boland fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 23rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Fared Al Jarah having to interfere. After a defensive mix-up in Bollington's zone, Fawaz Boland stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Fared Al Jarah came out of the goal and Fawaz Boland tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. 33 minutes into the match, Braunton AFC's Shehab Al Shati sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Fared Al Jarah narrowly saved just below the crossbar. In the 38th minute of the match Edrees Al Sallal shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Sajid Al Youha showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. After 41 played minutes Braunton AFC got a freekick which was hit by Adnan Al Towatan. 42 minutes into the match, Braunton AFC's goal looked a bit too open when Mnawer Al Jarah came free, but Sajid Al Youha reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 45th minute Basel Al Saffar shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Sajid Al Youha saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. The audience was convinced that Mnawer Al Jarah's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Sajid Al Youha was relentless in the 47th minute of the game.

In the 52nd minute, Bollington's Basel Al Saffar ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Sajid Al Youha. Sajid Al Youha yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 1-2. 55 minutes into the game, Abbas Al Motar was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Bollington's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Braunton AFC the free kick. In the 55th match minute, Bollington was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Abbas Al Motar to maneuver through the defense. The supporters of Braunton AFC booed when Bollington was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 58 match minutes in a wonderful position. Sami Bahbhani didn't get a good kick on the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Basel Al Saffar in the 60th minute of play forced Braunton AFC's goalkeeper Sajid Al Youha to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Sharf Bo Shehri kicked well hit freekick during the 61st minute of the match. After a rather tough play, Braunton AFC's Shehab Al Shati got a free kick in the 62nd minute. Bollington's Mnawer Al Jarah was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Sajid Al Youha in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. In the 71st minute of the game, Fawaz Boland landed unfortunately after trying to head the ball, and pulled a muscle in the back, so badly that he had to leave the field. When Edrees Al Sallal fell near the penalty area in the 71st minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Bollington's protests and gave Edrees Al Sallal a yellow card for diving instead. The referee blew the whistle for a penalty in the 70th minute of the game. One of Bollington:s players had nearly got his shirt torn off by an opponent while getting free in front of Braunton AFC:s goal. Fared Al Jarah had in the 74thth minute some difficulties stopping Mubarek Al Qattamy's well aimed penalty as it nearly passed him on his left side, but he still managed to hold the ball. 75 minutes into the match, Bollington's goal looked a bit too open when Dawood Al Motaire came free, but Fared Al Jarah reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Dawood Al Motaire recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 77th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. 79 minutes into the game, Dawood Al Motaire cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 2-2. Fared Al Jarah was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. The supporters of Braunton AFC booed when Bollington was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 84 match minutes in a wonderful position. Saleh Abol didn't get a good kick on the ball. Abbas Al Qatam's late challenge caught a Bollington's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Abbas Al Qatam helped the player get up and apologised. In the 87th minute Basel Al Saffar shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Sajid Al Youha saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. If Dawood Al Motaire had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 90th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. 92 minutes into the match, Braunton AFC's Dawood Al Motaire sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Fared Al Jarah narrowly saved just below the crossbar. In the 92nd minute, Dawood Al Motaire ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Fared Al Jarah was frozen by the shot and now it was 3-2. Dawood Al Motaire sent away a hard shot on goal in the 96th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance.