League Play-Off

Nailsea
Spectators: 36 (Terracing: 28, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) Aymen Ziadi made the kick off and thus started the match. Fathi Sfar showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Aymen Ziadi, who was totally free with the ball in the 4th minute. Hédi Karoui received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 8th minute. Aymen Zidane tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Chedi Achab fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 11th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Aymen Zidane having to interfere. Aymen Zidane stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Ayèche Laabidi's shot from short distance in the 15th minute. Nailsea AFC's Aymen Zidane played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Ayèche Laabidi in the 16th minute of play. In the 20th minute, Michel Saidi hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 24 minutes into the match, Old Leake AFC's goalkeeper Fathi Sfar had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Radhi Herguel. An unexpectedly hard shot by Ayèche Laabidi in the 28th minute of play forced Nailsea AFC's goalkeeper Aymen Zidane to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 40th minute, Aymen Ziadi fired away a shot on goal. He put a little to much spin on the ball and sent it just wide of the right post. Fathi Sfar made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Aymen Ziadi in the 44th minute of play. In the 48th minute the ball was on its way in behind Old Leake AFC's goalkeeper Fathi Sfar, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Ayèche Laabidi made a kick off. Radhi Herguel fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 53rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Fathi Sfar having to interfere. After a defensive mix-up in Old Leake AFC's zone, Aymen Ziadi stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Fathi Sfar came out of the goal and Aymen Ziadi tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Radhi Herguel struck a weak shot in the 60th minute. Fathi Sfar didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Nailsea AFC. After some fancy dribbling in the 65th minute, Ayèche Laabidi managed to get in a good position for a shot. Old Leake AFC's supporters rose to their feet, but Ayèche Laabidi was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Aymen Zidane breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Chedi Achab fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 66th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Aymen Zidane having to interfere. Aymen Zidane made an important save on a dangerous shot by Chedi Achab in the 68th minute. Aymen Ziadi scored 1-0 in the 76th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Fathi Sfar, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. 80 minutes into the match, Old Leake AFC's goal looked a bit too open when Radhi Herguel came free, but Fathi Sfar reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After having played for 82 minutes, Radhi Herguel managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Nailsea AFC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Radhi Herguel was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Aymen Ziadi recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 83rd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. After some careless play in the Old Leake AFC defense, Aymen Ziadi kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Fathi Sfar. The Old Leake AFC fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Fathi Sfar should have stopped the shot. The referee blew his whistle, and the match came to a close. The players exchanged shirts and headed down the tunnel. The Nailsea AFC fans cheered their team off the field, for while Old Leake AFC had put up a good fight, they were unable to come out of the game with any points to show for their effort.