League Play-Off

Yoxford Park
Spectators: 35 (Terracing: 27, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) Smaïn Ali's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Bendjedid Rimitti read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 7th minute of play. The Yoxford City fans' excitement grew in the 9th match minute when Yoxford City's Boumedienne Zafour 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 1-0 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. If Benamar Zaghidour had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 13th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. In the 14th minute, Dove Holes's goalie took a deep sigh of relief after Boumedienne Zafour fired away a hard shot that went just outside the left post. Laïd Zughba took the ball and in the 21 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Sofiane Salhi. Sofiane Salhi 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. Smaïn Ali sent away a hard shot on goal in the 26th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Boumedienne Zafour's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 29thth minute, Bendjedid Rimitti skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. After 30 minutes, Bouzid Asma mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Dove Holes and the Yoxford City players grew even worse after the yellow card. After 30 played minutes Dove Holes got a freekick which was hit by Bouzid Asma. In the 33rd minute, Mustapha Hamid hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Bendjedid Rimitti showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Smaïn Ali, who was totally free with the ball in the 36th minute. Bendjedid Rimitti showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Smaïn Ali, who was totally free with the ball in the 40th minute. In the 46th minute Benamar Zaghidour shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Sofiane Salhi saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line.

Yoxford City's Sofiane Salhi proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 51st minute of the match, managed to save Yoxford City from getting a goal against them. A collision led to Yoxford City getting a freekick after 52 minutes play. Kamel Dennane hit a great ball. Smaïn Ali sent away a hard shot on goal in the 58th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Smaïn Ali received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 60th minute. Bendjedid Rimitti tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. 63 minutes into the game, Ajdir Bouzeghrane was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Dove Holes's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Yoxford City the free kick. The supporters of Yoxford City booed when Dove Holes was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 63 match minutes in a wonderful position. Ajdir Bouzeghrane didn't get a good kick on the ball. 65 minutes into the match, Dove Holes's goal looked a bit too open when Boumedienne Zafour came free, but Bendjedid Rimitti reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. When Laïd Zughba came up free with the goalie in the 68th minute, the Dove Holes fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Laïd Zughba couldn't finish the play. In the 69th match minute, Yoxford City was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Farid Zaâmoum to maneuver through the defense. Idriss Messaoud's late challenge caught a Dove Holes's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Idriss Messaoud helped the player get up and apologised. The supporters of Dove Holes booed when Yoxford City was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 70 match minutes in a wonderful position. Idriss Messaoud didn't get a good kick on the ball. Laïd Zughba struck a weak shot in the 72nd minute. Sofiane Salhi didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Dove Holes. 74 minutes into the match, Yoxford City's goal looked a bit too open when Benamar Zaghidour came free, but Sofiane Salhi reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Laïd Zughba could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 76th minute of the match, but Sofiane Salhi made a huge save. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Smaïn Ali in the 81st minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Bendjedid Rimitti prevented the ball from getting in the gole. After a rather tough play, Dove Holes's Marwan Ioualalen got a free kick in the 83rd minute. After having played for 87 minutes, Laïd Zughba managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Dove Holes's supporters crossed their fingers, but Laïd Zughba was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. After 88 minutes, Kamel Dennane mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Yoxford City and the Dove Holes players grew even worse after the yellow card. A collision led to Yoxford City getting a freekick after 88 minutes play. Kamel Dennane hit a great ball. Sofiane Salhi showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Benamar Zaghidour, who was totally free with the ball in the 90th minute. A collision led to Yoxford City getting a freekick after 91 minutes play. Farid Zaâmoum hit a great ball. After having played for 95 minutes, Laïd Zughba managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Dove Holes's supporters crossed their fingers, but Laïd Zughba was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Laïd Zughba's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Sofiane Salhi read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 96th minute of play. Neither set of supporters seemed pleased with the draw, but both teams had played equally well today.