League Play-Off

Old Clipstone Stadiu
Spectators: 35 (Terracing: 27, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Akar Athbedj got the match started through his kick off. In the 3rd minute the ball was on its way in behind Chinnor's goalkeeper Ibrahim Aribi, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. 6 minutes into the game, Kendi Rabiâ was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Old Clipstone's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Chinnor the free kick. 7 minutes into the match, Old Clipstone's goal looked a bit too open when Akar Athbedj came free, but Yahia Cixous reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The supporters of Chinnor booed when Old Clipstone was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 12 match minutes in a wonderful position. Azhar Abdessalam didn't get a good kick on the ball. Akar Athbedj sent away a hard shot on goal in the 14th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Old Clipstone's Yahia Cixous played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Akar Athbedj in the 17th minute of play. In the 20th minute the ball was on its way in behind Old Clipstone's goalkeeper Yahia Cixous, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Yahia Cixous made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Abdellah Salhi in the 26th minute of play. 28 minutes into the match, Chinnor's goalkeeper Ibrahim Aribi had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Massoud Djaghloul. After 31 played minutes Old Clipstone got a freekick which was hit by Nourredine Achiu. A collision led to Old Clipstone getting a freekick after 32 minutes play. Kendi Rabiâ hit a great ball. 35 minutes into the match, Old Clipstone's goal looked a bit too open when Abdellah Salhi came free, but Yahia Cixous reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 38th minute, Akar Athbedj made a precise shot to the right of Yahia Cixous. Old Clipstone's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 0-1. Old Clipstone's Yahia Cixous played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Abdellah Salhi in the 42nd minute of play.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Zaïm Mammeri to strike the kick off in the second half. Massoud Djaghloul took the ball and in the 53 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Ibrahim Aribi. Ibrahim Aribi dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 1-1. After a rather tough play, Chinnor's Yacoub Mzali got a free kick in the 57th minute. Ibrahim Aribi showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Zaïm Mammeri in the 67th minute of the match. Akar Athbedj's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Yahia Cixous read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 76th minute of play. In the 80th minute the ball was on its way in behind Old Clipstone's goalkeeper Yahia Cixous, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Massoud Djaghloul in the 82nd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Ibrahim Aribi saved Chinnor from getting behind. Chinnor's Ibrahim Aribi played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Zaïm Mammeri in the 93rd minute of play. After 95 minutes, Bouzid Firoud mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Chinnor and the Old Clipstone players grew even worse after the yellow card. Bouzid Firoud hit a great freekick 95 minutes into the match. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. Chinnor had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.