League Play-Off

Alston Park
Spectators: 36 (Terracing: 28, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Afdal El Ouafi kicked off to start the match. Jabar Menia made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Yassine Kherchi in the 3rd minute of play. Bachir Benyamina hit a great freekick 3 minutes into the match. If Abdeldjalil Hadjadj had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 10th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. If Afdal El Ouafi had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 12th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. In the 13th minute Abdeldjalil Hadjadj shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Sabri Bouchemla saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. If Abdeldjalil Hadjadj had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 19th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. 21 minutes into the match, Alston FC's goal looked a bit too open when Afdal El Ouafi came free, but Sabri Bouchemla reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Afdal El Ouafi sent away a hard shot on goal in the 23rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Abdeldjalil Hadjadj sent away a hard shot on goal in the 25th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 27 minutes into the game, Yassine Kherchi recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Jabar Menia. Yassine Kherchi showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-0. In the 37th minute, Alston FC's Yassine Kherchi dribbled the ball into the box and hit a shot with the outside of his foot, sending the keeper the wrong way. 2-0. Sabri Bouchemla made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Abdeldjalil Hadjadj in the 41st minute of play. Yassine Kherchi struck a weak shot in the 43rd minute. Jabar Menia didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Alston FC. In the 45th minute, Benamar Boulahfane hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 47th minute, Sofiane Seghiri hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 2-0 at half-time.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Yassine Kherchi made a kick off. If Yassine Kherchi had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 53rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After a rather tough play, Raed Chabab Kouba's Bachir Benyamina got a free kick in the 59th minute. 64 minutes into the game, Bachir Benyamina was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Raed Chabab Kouba's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Alston FC the free kick. Bachir Benyamina kicked well hit freekick during the 64th minute of the match. Abed Brahmi sent away a hard shot on goal in the 66th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 68th minute, Brahim Soltani hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Abdeldjalil Hadjadj struck a weak shot in the 69th minute. Sabri Bouchemla didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Raed Chabab Kouba. Sabri Bouchemla made an important save on a dangerous shot by Abdeldjalil Hadjadj in the 77th minute. With splendid footwork Abdeldjalil Hadjadj arrived in front of goal to shoot 2-1 by the left pole in the game's 78th minute. Abdeldjalil Hadjadj received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 82nd minute. Sabri Bouchemla tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After having played for 86 minutes, Afdal El Ouafi managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Raed Chabab Kouba's supporters crossed their fingers, but Afdal El Ouafi was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. If Abdeldjalil Hadjadj had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 88th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. 89 minutes into the match, Alston FC's goal looked a bit too open when Afdal El Ouafi came free, but Sabri Bouchemla reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Sabri Bouchemla took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Afdal El Ouafi, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side.