League Play-Off

Sutton Stadium
Spectators: 35 (Terracing: 27, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) 8 minutes into the match, Sutton's goal looked a bit too open when Khalil Rezkallah came free, but Houd Zidane reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Khalil Rezkallah in the 10th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Houd Zidane saved Sutton from getting behind. After having played for 14 minutes, Ramzi Bitat managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Woodmancote's supporters crossed their fingers, but Ramzi Bitat was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Amzar Dridi recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 16th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Houd Zidane stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Ramzi Bitat's shot from short distance in the 21st minute. After some fancy dribbling in the 27th minute, Ramzi Bitat managed to get in a good position for a shot. Woodmancote's supporters rose to their feet, but Ramzi Bitat was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Houd Zidane breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Khalil Rezkallah sent away a hard shot on goal in the 30th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Amzar Dridi received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 34th minute. Redouane Khelaifia tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 36th match minute, Woodmancote was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Nassim Diss to maneuver through the defense. If Amzar Dridi had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 38th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. 41 minutes into the match, Woodmancote's goalkeeper Redouane Khelaifia had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Zoheir Amara. 44 minutes into the match, Sutton's goal looked a bit too open when Khalil Rezkallah came free, but Houd Zidane reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 0-0 after a close first half.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Khalil Rezkallah was the one to do the kick off. After having played for 52 minutes, Zine-Eddine Nasri managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Sutton's supporters crossed their fingers, but Zine-Eddine Nasri was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. After some careless play in the Woodmancote defense, Amzar Dridi kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Redouane Khelaifia. The Woodmancote fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Redouane Khelaifia should have stopped the shot. When the match had gone on for 57 minutes, Amzar Dridi put it in 2-0 from a short distance just to the right of Redouane Khelaifia. 61 minutes into the match, Woodmancote's goal looked a bit too open when Amzar Dridi came free, but Redouane Khelaifia reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Amzar Dridi received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 68th minute. Redouane Khelaifia tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. If Amzar Dridi had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 72nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. 73 minutes into the game, Lakhdar Yachir was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Woodmancote's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Sutton the free kick. After a rather tough play, Woodmancote's Lakhdar Yachir got a free kick in the 74th minute. Amzar Dridi charged in rather forcefully in the 76th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Amzar Dridi the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Zoheir Amara received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 79th minute. Redouane Khelaifia tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Larbi Soltani hit a great freekick 82 minutes into the match. The audience thought a goal was coming when Ramzi Bitat got free with Houd Zidane in the 83rd minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Woodmancote's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Mimoun Douadi in the 85th minute. Mimoun Douadi made a great header on Woodmancote's corner, it was just that Sutton's Houd Zidane managed to reach the ball for a save. After a defensive mix-up in Woodmancote's zone, Amzar Dridi stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Redouane Khelaifia came out of the goal and Amzar Dridi tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Redouane Khelaifia took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Zoheir Amara, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After 92 minutes, Akar El Ouazzani mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Woodmancote and the Sutton players grew even worse after the yellow card. In the 92nd match minute, Woodmancote was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Akar El Ouazzani to maneuver through the defense. Saïf Bouzzou took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 93rd minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Redouane Khelaifia. Woodmancote's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. A collision led to Sutton getting a freekick after 96 minutes play. Zine-Eddine Nasri hit a great ball. Sutton's fans were exulted and cheered after their team won in a match that could easily have gone the other way.