League Play-Off

Windlesham
Spectators: 36 (Terracing: 28, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Rayan Salah got the match started through his kick off. Rayan Salah sent away a hard shot on goal in the 5th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 8 minutes into the game, Anis Ahmed was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Windlesham City's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Ponteland FC the free kick. Rayan Salah's late challenge caught a Windlesham City's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Rayan Salah helped the player get up and apologised. After a rather tough play, Ponteland FC's Rayan Salah got a free kick in the 10th minute. In the 15th match minute, Ponteland FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Mouloud Canhadja to maneuver through the defense. Bechir Larbes sent away a hard shot on goal in the 17th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Bechir Larbes struck a weak shot in the 19th minute. Mounir Bridji didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Windlesham City. After 21 played minutes Bechir Larbes rounded Ponteland FC's defense and shot a beautiful shot into goal via left pole - 1-0. After a rather tough play, Windlesham City's Bechir Larbes got a free kick in the 24th minute. 27 minutes into the match, Ponteland FC's goalkeeper Mounir Bridji had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Tahar Berradja. Afennich Tahar kicked well hit freekick during the 28th minute of the match. Rayan Salah sent away a hard shot on goal in the 29th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 32nd minute the ball was on its way in behind Windlesham City's goalkeeper Aksil Athbedj, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Rayan Salah sent away a hard shot on goal in the 33rd minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. The audience thought a goal was coming when Tahar Berradja got free with Mounir Bridji in the 34th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. When Hadj Benyamina fell near the penalty area in the 37th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Windlesham City's protests and gave Hadj Benyamina a yellow card for diving instead. In the 37th match minute, Windlesham City was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Hadj Benyamina to maneuver through the defense. The supporters of Ponteland FC booed when Windlesham City was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 39 match minutes in a wonderful position. Anis Ahmed didn't get a good kick on the ball. Anis Ahmed got his second yellow card in the match during the 44th minute which meant that he had to leave the ground. In the 45th minute, Anis Ahmed hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. No-one was surprised that the home team were leading 1-0 at half-time.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Tahar Berradja was the one to do the kick off. Tahar Berradja fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 52nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Mounir Bridji having to interfere. Benamar Saâdi sent away a hard shot on goal in the 57th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Aksil Athbedj made a fantastic save in the 63rd minute, when Benamar Saâdi sent off a good shot on target. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Nadim Abdessalam during the 64th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Nadim Abdessalam hit a great freekick 64 minutes into the match. Hadj Mezali hit a great freekick 70 minutes into the match. 74 minutes into the match, Benamar Saâdi had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Aksil Athbedj. Windlesham City's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Benamar Saâdi was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-1. Hadj Benyamina struck a weak shot in the 84th minute. Mounir Bridji didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Windlesham City. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Tahar Berradja in the 88th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Mounir Bridji prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Benamar Saâdi sent away a hard shot on goal in the 91st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. The Ponteland FC players were the happier at the end of the match as they had prevented Windlesham City from taking control. The game ends in a draw.