League Play-Off

Ifrane Complèxe
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Massyl Tanjawi kicked off to start the match. The supporters of Ifrane Najm booed when Casablanca AS was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 14 match minutes in a wonderful position. Munsif Hamdani didn't get a good kick on the ball. Hadji Hamdani's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Idir Regragui read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 15th minute of play. Ifrane Najm's Ahmad Zemmama came free and shot a quick shot against goal 16 minutes in the game, fortunately Idir Regragui had problems saving as it came toward the left post. Sifaks Chihi fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 19th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Yahya El Guarrouj having to interfere. Yahya El Guarrouj took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Massyl Tanjawi, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. When Hamza Alioui fell near the penalty area in the 25th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Casablanca AS's protests and gave Hamza Alioui a yellow card for diving instead. Massyl Tanjawi sent away a hard shot on goal in the 34th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Casablanca AS's Bilal Boutarbouch pulled a muscle in his back after 39 minutes and couldn't finish the game. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Usus Louzani during the 39th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 40th minute, Usus Louzani hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After a defensive mix-up in Casablanca AS's zone, Hadji Hamdani stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Idir Regragui came out of the goal and Hadji Hamdani tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Usus Louzani was shown his second yellow card after 46 minutes, following a rather ugly tackle on opponent. That was the end of his participation in the match. After a rather tough play, Ifrane Najm's Usus Louzani got a free kick in the 47th minute. Casablanca AS's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Hamza Alioui in the 50th minute. The away team players looked dejected as the walked off the pitch at half time. They had fought hard, but were still losing 2-0.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Ahmad Zemmama made a kick off. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Rouchd Azzouzi during the 56th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Rouchd Azzouzi kicked well hit freekick during the 56th minute of the match. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Ahmad Zemmama in the 57th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Idir Regragui prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 60th minute, Ahmad Zemmama 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. Munsif Hamdani hit a great freekick 61 minutes into the match. After 65 played minutes Casablanca AS got a freekick which was hit by Munsif Hamdani. Azizi Bouden recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 70th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Casablanca AS's Idir Regragui played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Ahmad Zemmama in the 72nd minute of play. Massyl Tanjawi received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 75th minute. Yahya El Guarrouj tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Azizi Bouden hit a great freekick 76 minutes into the match. After having played for 78 minutes, Sifaks Chihi managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Casablanca AS's supporters crossed their fingers, but Sifaks Chihi was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Yahya El Guarrouj made a fantastic save in the 82nd minute, when Sifaks Chihi sent off a good shot on target. Massyl Tanjawi hit a great freekick 83 minutes into the match. When Ahmad Zemmama came up free with the goalie in the 86th minute, the Ifrane Najm 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 Ahmad Zemmama couldn't finish the play. If Ahmad Zemmama had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 91st minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. A collision led to Casablanca AS getting a freekick after 92 minutes play. Munsif Hamdani hit a great ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Ahmad Zemmama in the 93rd minute of play forced Casablanca AS's goalkeeper Idir Regragui to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. For all the effort they put into the match, the Casablanca AS players left disappointed. They had fought hard, but couldn't break down the home team's defense. The match ended in a win for Ifrane Najm.