League Play-Off

Spalding
Spectators: 35 (Terracing: 27, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) Slimane Halimi made the kick off and thus started the match. Djelloul Nima sent away a hard shot on goal in the 4th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Zidan Banouas fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 8th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Redouane Belkacem having to interfere. Slimane Kerrouche fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 10th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Djallal El Kenz having to interfere. In the 16th minute, Slimane Halimi left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Pershore AFC fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 0-1. Djallal El Kenz showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Slimane Halimi, who was totally free with the ball in the 28th minute. Djallal El Kenz came out of the goal in the 30th minute to try and stop a shot by Pershore AFC's Slimane Kerrouche. But to his dismay, Slimane Kerrouche quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 0-2. Redouane Belkacem made a fantastic save in the 36th minute, when Zidan Banouas sent off a good shot on target. Djelloul Nima recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 42nd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Redouane Belkacem made an important save on a dangerous shot by Zidan Banouas in the 46th minute. The Spalding AFC players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. Pershore AFC were winning 1-2.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Djelloul Nima to strike the kick off in the second half. Zidan Banouas fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 52nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Redouane Belkacem having to interfere. Redouane Belkacem showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Djelloul Nima, who was totally free with the ball in the 59th minute. 68 minutes into the match, Pershore AFC's Slimane Kerrouche sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Djallal El Kenz narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Djallal El Kenz didn't succeed to prevent the ball from going into goal when Pershore AFC's Slimane Halimi shot an unexpected shot in the crossbar's under edge and made 1-3 in the ordered_time% minute. 76 minutes into the game, Slimane Halimi recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Djallal El Kenz. Slimane Halimi showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-4. Pershore AFC's Redouane Belkacem played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Zidan Banouas in the 87th minute of play. Slimane Halimi might have been able to make a better finish in the 93rd minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Djallal El Kenz. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Slimane Halimi ran back to his position shaking his head. Djallal El Kenz made an important save on a dangerous shot by Slimane Kerrouche in the 96th minute. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. Pershore AFC had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.