League Play-Off

Dorchester Park
Spectators: 35 (Terracing: 27, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Mamon Al Mehana kicked off to start the match. Fawzy Al Ajmi stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Mamon Al Mehana's shot from short distance in the 3rd minute. In the 4th minute the ball was on its way in behind Dorchester FC's goalkeeper Fawzy Al Ajmi, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. In the 6th minute Mortada Al Mahmed shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Eesa Al Naqi saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Mortada Al Mahmed in the 8th minute of play forced Cottered FC's goalkeeper Eesa Al Naqi to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 16th minute Wael Al Baghli shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Fawzy Al Ajmi saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Sror Al Hajri was astounded when the referee showed him the red card after a seemingly innocent challenge, 16 minutes into the match. In the 15th minute, one of Dorchester FC: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 Dorchester FC. Waheed Al Hadhod shot the penalty kick by force right in the crossbar. No goal. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Mamon Al Mehana in the 22nd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Fawzy Al Ajmi saved Dorchester FC from getting behind. Dorchester FC's Eesa Al Jalahma got a good chance for a goal in the 23rd minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Fawzy Al Ajmi took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Mamon Al Mehana, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 29 minutes into the match, Cottered FC's Waheed Al Hadhod broke free and took a long shot that unfortunately flew wide. A fine initiative that could have resulted in a goal. In the 32nd minute, Mamon Al Mehana ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Fawzy Al Ajmi was frozen by the shot and now it was 1-1. Eesa Al Jalahma's shot straight on target was not completely harmless. The ball had pretty good speed, but Eesa Al Naqi firmly grabbed it by the left post. After 37 minutes of play, the referee blew the whistle. It was a penalty for Dorchester FC! Luck had favoured the away team in the first, and they walked off with a 1-2 lead.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Eesa Al Jalahma made a kick off. After 52 played minutes Dorchester FC got a freekick which was hit by Eesa Al Jalahma. Eesa Al Naqi stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Eesa Al Jalahma's shot from short distance in the 60th minute. Eesa Al Naqi stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Eesa Al Jalahma's shot from short distance in the 64th minute. Fawzy Al Ajmi made an important save on a dangerous shot by Wael Al Baghli in the 66th minute. Mortada Al Mahmed kicked well hit freekick during the 71st minute of the match. Fawzy Al Ajmi made an important save on a dangerous shot by Wael Al Baghli in the 74th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Eesa Al Jalahma in the 75th minute of play forced Cottered FC's goalkeeper Eesa Al Naqi to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Waheed Al Hadhod during the 78th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After 78 played minutes Cottered FC got a freekick which was hit by Waheed Al Hadhod. In the 80th match minute, Cottered FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Salem Al Srae to maneuver through the defense. After 83 minutes, Mazen Boften mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Cottered FC and the Dorchester FC players grew even worse after the yellow card. After 83 played minutes Cottered FC got a freekick which was hit by Mazen Boften. Eesa Al Jalahma received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 87th minute. Eesa Al Naqi tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 90th minute Wael Al Baghli shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Fawzy Al Ajmi saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Eesa Al Jalahma received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 91st minute. Eesa Al Naqi tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere.