League Play-Off

Bulwell Park
Spectators: 35 (Terracing: 27, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) Hédi Bejaoui struck a weak shot in the 2nd minute. Rachid Essediri didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Bulwell City. When Bulwell City's Hédi Bejaoui in the 4th minute got a chance for a shot 4th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Enfield's goalie prevented a goal. Muhammad Ghodhbane showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Mohamed Ali Sassi in the 7th minute of the match. Mohamed Ali Sassi recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 12th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Hédi Bejaoui fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 15th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Rachid Essediri having to interfere. Rachid Essediri showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Hédi Bejaoui in the 20th minute of the match. After 22 minutes of play, Bulwell City's Hédi Bejaoui made it 1-0 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Rachid Essediri was left in no man's land by his defense there! After some fancy dribbling in the 26th minute, Nejib Sallemi managed to get in a good position for a shot. Enfield's supporters rose to their feet, but Nejib Sallemi was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Muhammad Ghodhbane breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Muhammad Ghodhbane showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Mohamed Ali Sassi, who was totally free with the ball in the 27th minute. After a defensive mix-up in Enfield's zone, Khaled Arfa stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Rachid Essediri came out of the goal and Khaled Arfa tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Muhammad Ghodhbane showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Nejib Sallemi, who was totally free with the ball in the 44th minute. Mohamed Ali Sassi received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 46th minute. Muhammad Ghodhbane tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Mohamed Ali Sassi in the 49th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Muhammad Ghodhbane prevented the ball from getting in the gole. No-one was surprised that the home team were leading 1-0 at half-time.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Hédi Bejaoui was the one to do the kick off. Bulwell City's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Riadh Chedli in the 64th minute. 66 minutes into the match, Enfield's goal looked a bit too open when Khaled Arfa came free, but Rachid Essediri reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Hédi Bejaoui sent away a hard shot on goal in the 70th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Hédi Bejaoui in the 72nd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Rachid Essediri prevented the ball from getting in the gole. A collision led to Enfield getting a freekick after 72 minutes play. Najeh Fitouri hit a great ball. Rachid Essediri took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Hédi Bejaoui, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Khaled Dhafer hit a great freekick 76 minutes into the match. The audience was convinced that Nejib Sallemi's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Muhammad Ghodhbane was relentless in the 81st minute of the game. In the 94th minute Hédi Bejaoui shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Rachid Essediri saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After a defensive mix-up in Bulwell City's zone, Mohamed Ali Sassi stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Muhammad Ghodhbane came out of the goal and Mohamed Ali Sassi tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Bulwell City were really happy, having secured the victory after a very even contest. They thanked the players of Enfield for a fine match.