League Play-Off

Radcliffe
Spectators: 36 (Terracing: 28, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Abou Bakr Hammad kicked off to start the match. 8 minutes into the match, Radcliffe AFC's Abou Bakr Hammad sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Aksil Athbedj narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Abou Bakr Ben Arfa showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Bechir Larbes in the 16th minute of the match. After 19 played minutes Windlesham City got a freekick which was hit by Afennich Tahar. Windlesham City's Aksil Athbedj proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 21st minute of the match, managed to save Windlesham City from getting a goal against them. After 22 played minutes Windlesham City got a freekick which was hit by Imad Arif. Abou Bakr Hammad sent away a hard shot on goal in the 25th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. After some fancy dribbling in the 29th minute, Abou Bakr Hammad managed to get in a good position for a shot. Radcliffe AFC's supporters rose to their feet, but Abou Bakr Hammad was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Aksil Athbedj breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. When Anis Ahmed fell near the penalty area in the 30th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Windlesham City's protests and gave Anis Ahmed a yellow card for diving instead. Aksil Athbedj showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Abou Bakr Hammad in the 33rd minute of the match. Abou Bakr Hammad fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 34th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Aksil Athbedj having to interfere. Ramzy Khennane received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 36th minute. Aksil Athbedj tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The Windlesham City fans' excitement grew in the 39th match minute when Windlesham City's Bechir Larbes looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 0-1 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. When Hadj Benyamina fell near the penalty area in the 44th 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. After the first half Windlesham City were leading 0-1. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Bechir Larbes to make the kick off. In the 52nd minute, Alsan Hamyane hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Aksil Athbedj took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Abou Bakr Hammad, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. A long shot from Afennich Tahar in the 64th minute of play was well struck, but Abou Bakr Ben Arfa made a really good save at the right post. When Rezki Hamrouche fell near the penalty area in the 65th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Radcliffe AFC's protests and gave Rezki Hamrouche a yellow card for diving instead. The supporters of Windlesham City booed when Radcliffe AFC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 65 match minutes in a wonderful position. Rezki Hamrouche didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 69th minute, Bechir Larbes got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. When Windlesham City's Bechir Larbes in the 71st minute got a chance for a shot 71st didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Radcliffe AFC's goalie prevented a goal. If Tahar Berradja had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 72nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Tahar Berradja received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 81st minute. Abou Bakr Ben Arfa tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Bechir Larbes might have been able to make a better finish in the 83rd minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Abou Bakr Ben Arfa. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Bechir Larbes ran back to his position shaking his head. Bechir Larbes struck a weak shot in the 85th minute. Abou Bakr Ben Arfa didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Windlesham City. 88 minutes into the game, Hadj Mezali 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 Radcliffe AFC the free kick. A collision led to Windlesham City getting a freekick after 89 minutes play. Hadj Mezali hit a great ball. 93 minutes into the match, Windlesham City's goal looked a bit too open when Ramzy Khennane came free, but Aksil Athbedj reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Aksil Athbedj took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Abou Bakr Hammad, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The Radcliffe AFC supporters were disappointed that their team didn't take anything from the match, despite matching Windlesham City's performance. The match ended with a win for Windlesham City.