League Play-Off

Middleton Stadium
Spectators: 35 (Terracing: 27, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) After some fancy dribbling in the 3rd minute, Abdul Aziz Al Dabos managed to get in a good position for a shot. Middleton FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Abdul Aziz Al Dabos was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Eesa Al Ammar breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. In the 4th minute, Sarhan Al Hashash hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Abdul Aziz Al Dabos recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 5th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. After having played for 8 minutes, Faisal Al Sarraf managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Middleton FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Faisal Al Sarraf was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. 9 minutes in the game, Abdul Aziz Al Dabos fired away an excellent shot, which passed to the side of the right post without Eesa Al Ammar having to interfere. Maitham Al Zamel charged in rather forcefully in the 13th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Maitham Al Zamel the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. 12 minutes into the game, one of Finglesham:s players got tackled near the goal, and the referee blew for a penalty. Jawad Sarkhoh shot the penalty kick by force right in the crossbar. No goal. 27 minutes into the match, Barrak Al Abdullah notched a goal, 0-2, to the right of Middleton FC's Rajab Ashkanani. Rajab Ashkanani was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. After a defensive mix-up in Finglesham's zone, Abdul Aziz Al Dabos stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Eesa Al Ammar came out of the goal and Abdul Aziz Al Dabos tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. 36 minutes into the match, Finglesham's goalkeeper Eesa Al Ammar had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Abdul Aziz Al Dabos. Eesa Al Ammar made a fantastic save in the 38th minute, when Baqer Abol sent off a good shot on target. Middleton FC's Abdul Aziz Al Dabos got a good chance for a goal in the 40th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. If Barrak Al Abdullah had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 41st minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Saher Al Sayer charged in rather forcefully in the 44th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Saher Al Sayer the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After a rather tough play, Middleton FC's Saher Al Sayer got a free kick in the 44th minute. 46 minutes into the match, Finglesham's Barrak Al Abdullah sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Rajab Ashkanani narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Sarhan Kakoli kicked well hit freekick during the 47th minute of the match. Disappointed in the 0-2 score, the home team went to the dressing room to adjust tactics for the second half.

In the 53rd minute the ball was on its way in behind Middleton FC's goalkeeper Rajab Ashkanani, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. In the 57th minute, one of Middleton 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 Middleton FC. In the 58th minute there was a penalty for Finglesham. Abdul Aziz Shadad stepped forward and shot the ball to the right of a diving Rajab Ashkanani. 0-3. In the 61st match minute, Finglesham was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Sari Al Mulaifi to maneuver through the defense. 66 minutes into the match, Hamzah Shabakhoh dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Rajab Ashkanani, 0-4. Rajab Ashkanani made a fantastic save in the 71st minute, when Barrak Al Abdullah sent off a good shot on target. After some fancy dribbling in the 77th minute, Abdul Aziz Al Dabos managed to get in a good position for a shot. Middleton FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Abdul Aziz Al Dabos was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Eesa Al Ammar breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. After having played for 80 minutes, Abdul Aziz Al Dabos managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Middleton FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Abdul Aziz Al Dabos was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Rajab Ashkanani came out of the goal in the 84th minute to try and stop a shot by Finglesham's Barrak Al Abdullah. But to his dismay, Barrak Al Abdullah quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 0-5. In the 87th minute, Motlaq Al Dosery hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Finglesham's Eesa Al Ammar played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Abdul Aziz Al Dabos in the 89th minute of play. Eesa Al Ammar took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Abdul Aziz Al Dabos, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The away crowd were delighted with the way their team had played and cheered loudly when the final whistle sounded. Finglesham walked away with the win, even though the match was close until the end.