League Play-Off

Pirroni-cum-Moze
Spectators: 35 (Terracing: 27, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Fodil Kazi made the kick off which started today's match. In the 3rd minute, Anter Meknassa hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Smail Hanous charged in rather forcefully in the 5th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Smail Hanous the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. A collision led to Pirroni-cum-Moze AFC getting a freekick after 5 minutes play. Smail Hanous hit a great ball. Djallal Mazari, 6 minutes into the match, dribbled the ball up the side of the field and decided to take a long shot at the goal. Unfortunately, the ball was poorly hit and landed closer to the corner than to the goal. After a defensive mix-up in Pirroni-cum-Moze AFC's zone, Ahmed Akrour stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Bakdid Bouazza came out of the goal and Ahmed Akrour tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Bakdid Bouazza made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Ahmed Akrour in the 12th minute of play. When Pirroni-cum-Moze AFC's Fodil Kazi in the 13th minute got a chance for a shot 13th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Abdou FC's goalie prevented a goal. Anter Meknassa fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 14th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Abdelghafour Zeggaï having to interfere. Bakdid Bouazza showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Ahmed Akrour in the 16th minute of the match. Said El Ouafi fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 20th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Bakdid Bouazza having to interfere. Fodil Kazi struck a weak shot in the 30th minute. Abdelghafour Zeggaï didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Pirroni-cum-Moze AFC. Said El Ouafi fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 33rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Bakdid Bouazza having to interfere. In the 36th match minute, Pirroni-cum-Moze AFC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Lamine Mihoubi to maneuver through the defense. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Said El Ouafi in the 38th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Bakdid Bouazza prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Anter Meknassa sent away a hard shot on goal in the 42nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. When Adza Baïri fell near the penalty area in the 44th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Abdou FC's protests and gave Adza Baïri a yellow card for diving instead. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

The wind increased when Said El Ouafi made the kick off in the second half. Smail Hanous kicked well hit freekick during the 51st minute of the match. Abdelghafour Zeggaï showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Anter Meknassa in the 53rd minute of the match. Ahmed Akrour could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 57th minute of the match, but Bakdid Bouazza made a huge save. After having played for 60 minutes, Fodil Kazi managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Pirroni-cum-Moze AFC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Fodil Kazi was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. In the 64th minute, Abdou FC's Ahmed Akrour ran free of his marker and smoothly shot the ball into the goal behind Bakdid Bouazza. Bakdid Bouazza yelled at his defense, as they had left him out to dry. 0-1. Bachir Zaâmoum blasted a shot towards the goal in the 72nd minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Bakdid Bouazza having to make a save. Anter Meknassa received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 74th minute. Abdelghafour Zeggaï tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. If Anter Meknassa had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 76th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. In the 78th minute, Fodil Kazi left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Pirroni-cum-Moze AFC fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 1-1. After some fancy dribbling in the 81st minute, Said El Ouafi managed to get in a good position for a shot. Abdou FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Said El Ouafi was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Bakdid Bouazza breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. When the match clock showed 83 minutes, the score became 1-2 when Ahmed Akrour sped through Pirroni-cum-Moze AFC's defense and sent away a curving shot that went into the net to the right of Bakdid Bouazza. In the 87th minute, Saber El Ouchem hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Said El Ouafi fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 88th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Bakdid Bouazza having to interfere. Bakdid Bouazza was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Said El Ouafi showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 1-3 in the 92 minute of play. If Said El Ouafi had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 96th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. The long shot by Youcef Rodesli in the 97th minute really tested Bakdid Bouazza's skills. The ball was on its way into the goal to the left of him when he managed to stretch himself and save the shot and avoid a goal.