League Play-Off

Buckfast Abbey
Spectators: 35 (Terracing: 27, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Moussa Bouzid took the kick off in the first half of the match. After a defensive mix-up in Buckfast Abbey FC's zone, Yassine Saïb stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Kader Ghanem came out of the goal and Yassine Saïb tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. In the 10th minute of the match Lunis Assous shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Kader Ghanem showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. Moussa Bouzid recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 12th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Buckfast Abbey FC's Kader Ghanem played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Yassine Saïb in the 20th minute of play. When Ormskirk's Yassine Saïb in the 24th minute got a chance for a shot 24th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Buckfast Abbey FC's goalie prevented a goal. The supporters of Ormskirk booed when Buckfast Abbey FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 24 match minutes in a wonderful position. Tayeb Choaïb didn't get a good kick on the ball. The supporters of Ormskirk booed when Buckfast Abbey FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 28 match minutes in a wonderful position. Madjid Benaouf didn't get a good kick on the ball. Achraf Danedji could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 31st minute of the match, but Ishak Liegeon made a huge save. In the 33rd minute the ball was on its way in behind Ormskirk's goalkeeper Ishak Liegeon, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. 38 minutes into the match, Buckfast Abbey FC's goal looked a bit too open when Moussa Bouzid came free, but Kader Ghanem reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Yassine Saïb took the ball and in the 41 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Kader Ghanem. Kader Ghanem dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 0-1. Ormskirk's Ishak Liegeon played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Mabrouk Metref in the 46th minute of play.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Mabrouk Metref stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. In the 53rd minute, Sofiane Aribi hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 59th minute Moussa Bouzid shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Kader Ghanem saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Kader Ghanem made an important save on a dangerous shot by Yassine Saïb in the 66th minute. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Mabrouk Metref in the 67th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Ishak Liegeon prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 68thth minute of the game Mabrouk Metref who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Ormskirk's Ishak Liegeon was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. After 69 minutes, Sofiane Aribi mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Buckfast Abbey FC and the Ormskirk players grew even worse after the yellow card. After a defensive mix-up in Buckfast Abbey FC's zone, Yassine Saïb stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Kader Ghanem came out of the goal and Yassine Saïb tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Kader Ghanem took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Moussa Bouzid, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After 75 minutes of play Buckfast Abbey FC's Sofiane Aribi was too eager in his attempt to stop his opponent and brought him down. With that he got his second yellow card and was ordered off the ground. Sofiane Aribi kicked well hit freekick during the 76th minute of the match. A collision led to Buckfast Abbey FC getting a freekick after 82 minutes play. Hamdane Akvayli hit a great ball. In the 86th minute Moussa Bouzid shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Kader Ghanem saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Yassine Saïb could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 88th minute of the match, but Kader Ghanem made a huge save. Buckfast Abbey FC's Kader Ghanem proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 94th minute of the match, managed to save Buckfast Abbey FC from getting a goal against them. The away crowd were delighted with the way their team had played and cheered loudly when the final whistle sounded. Ormskirk walked away with the win, even though the match was close until the end.