League Play-Off

Rochdale Park
Spectators: 35 (Terracing: 27, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) In the 6th minute, Chahid Selmi reached a very good position and smashed the ball with a huge effort into the net, just to the left of Rabia Zaaboub. The goal made the score 1-0. After 8 played minutes Newthorpe got a freekick which was hit by Frawsen Abbas. In the 14th minute, Adam Bouchemla 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. 19 minutes into the match, Newthorpe's goal looked a bit too open when Chahid Selmi came free, but Rabia Zaaboub reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 22nd minute, Mouley Agab ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Chedli Djachem was frozen by the shot and now it was 1-1. In the 25th match minute, Newthorpe was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Mehdi Bouchnak to maneuver through the defense. Rabia Zaaboub showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Chahid Selmi, who was totally free with the ball in the 26th minute. Rabia Zaaboub showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Chahid Selmi, who was totally free with the ball in the 37th minute. Adam Bouchemla fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 44th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Chedli Djachem having to interfere. An unexpectedly hard shot by Adam Bouchemla in the 47th minute of play forced Rochdale AFC's goalkeeper Chedli Djachem to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The first half was very even, with the score at 1-1 when the whistle went for half-time. The players welcomed the break and quickly retired to the dressing rooms.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Adam Bouchemla made a kick off. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Chahid Selmi in the 52nd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Rabia Zaaboub prevented the ball from getting in the gole. When Newthorpe's Adam Bouchemla in the 58th minute got a chance for a shot 58th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Rochdale AFC's goalie prevented a goal. In the 59th minute, Rochdale AFC's goalie took a deep sigh of relief after Adam Bouchemla fired away a hard shot that went just outside the left post. Chedli Djachem made a fantastic save in the 61st minute, when Mouley Agab sent off a good shot on target. Abdulhamid Ziri could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 63rd minute of the match, but Chedli Djachem made a huge save. If Mouley Agab had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 66th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Mouley Agab struck a weak shot in the 73rd minute. Chedli Djachem didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Newthorpe. In the 76th match minute, Rochdale AFC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Mustapha Saïd to maneuver through the defense. Mouley Agab in the 77thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Chedli Djachem, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. If Adam Bouchemla had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 80th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Mouley Agab's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Chedli Djachem read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 82nd minute of play. Chedli Djachem showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Adam Bouchemla in the 85th minute of the match. In the 87th minute, Mehdi Guendouz hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Chahid Selmi sent away a hard shot on goal in the 88th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Rabia Zaaboub showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Chahid Selmi, who was totally free with the ball in the 91st minute. The audience thought a goal was coming when Mouley Agab got free with Chedli Djachem in the 97th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Jeers came from both ends of the stadium when the final whistle went. Neither team had looked impressive and the draw seeemd a fair result.