League Play-Off

Selsdon Park
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Kamel Ouar got the match started through his kick off. Fadhil Ibrir sent away a hard shot on goal in the 11th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 13 minutes into the match, Wood Green City's Fadhil Ibrir sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Yamine Bouteflika narrowly saved just below the crossbar. In the 22nd match minute, Selsdon FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Jahid Kazi to maneuver through the defense. Jahid Kazi recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 25th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Abdelatif Fadhil's shot straight on target was not completely harmless. The ball had pretty good speed, but Hadj Meknassa firmly grabbed it by the left post. Kamel Ouar received a nice pass, split the defenders, and ran untouched towards the goal. Hadj Meknassa came out and tried to block the shot, but Kamel Ouar slotted it home off the left post making it 1-0 in the 30th minute. A collision led to Wood Green City getting a freekick after 33 minutes play. Lammouri Baboudji hit a great ball. After 35 played minutes, Selsdon FC's Yacine Saci shot from a long distance, and at first it looked like the ball was going into the goal, but the goalkeeper Hadj Meknassa came through and got his fingers on the ball before it flew over the goal line. He then quickly gripped the ball tighter before the forwards in Selsdon FC reached it. Abdelatif Fadhil's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 38thth minute, Hadj Meknassa skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. After a defensive mix-up in Selsdon FC's zone, Fadhil Ibrir stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Yamine Bouteflika came out of the goal and Fadhil Ibrir tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Fadhil Ibrir's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Yamine Bouteflika read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 48th minute of play. No-one was surprised that the home team were leading 1-0 at half-time.

Fadhil Ibrir was really disappointed when he shot the ball just outside the right post instead of scoring a goal in the 55th minute. Wood Green City's manager could be seen on the sidelines shaking his head and muttering to himself as his team had just wasted another chance. If Abdelatif Fadhil had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 59th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. If Boughera Djachem had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 63rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Abdelmoumène Djebbour kicked well hit freekick during the 64th minute of the match. In the 72nd minute, Abdelatif Fadhil made a precise shot to the right of Hadj Meknassa. Wood Green City's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 2-0. Abdelatif Fadhil took the ball and in the 80 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Hadj Meknassa. Hadj Meknassa dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 3-0. Boughera Djachem sent away a hard shot on goal in the 90th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Selsdon FC's Yamine Bouteflika played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Fadhil Ibrir in the 96th minute of play. Selsdon FC were really happy, having secured the victory after a very even contest. They thanked the players of Wood Green City for a fine match.