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Match Report
Swadlincote
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26,
Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Mohamed Trabelsi got the match started through his kick off. After some fancy dribbling in the 2nd minute, Ali Jaziri managed to get in a good position for a shot. Marske-by-the-Sea's supporters rose to their feet, but Ali Jaziri was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Ahmed Younes breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. After 3 played minutes Swadlincote got a freekick which was hit by Salah Sellimi. Ali Jaziri hit a great freekick 6 minutes into the match. 11 minutes into the game, Sabri Belhouane cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-1. Ahmed Younes was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. After some careless play in the Swadlincote defense, Sabri Belhouane kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Ahmed Younes. The Swadlincote fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Ahmed Younes should have stopped the shot. If Sabri Belhouane had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 18th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Mohamed Trabelsi fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 22nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Jalel Boularès having to interfere. The supporters of Marske-by-the-Sea booed when Swadlincote was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 25 match minutes in a wonderful position. Adel Sélim Haj Ali didn't get a good kick on the ball. Mohamed Trabelsi recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 27th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. 31 minutes into the game, Mohamed Salah Bourchada was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Marske-by-the-Sea's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Swadlincote the free kick. After a rather tough play, Marske-by-the-Sea's Mohamed Salah Bourchada got a free kick in the 32nd minute. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Sabri Belhouane in the 38th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Ahmed Younes saved Swadlincote from getting behind. After 47 played minutes Swadlincote got a freekick which was hit by Adel Haithem. An unexpectedly hard shot by Ali Jaziri in the 49th minute of play forced Swadlincote's goalkeeper Ahmed Younes to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball.
Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Sabri Belhouane to make the kick off. Jalel Boularès showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Karim Negrouz , who was totally free with the ball in the 53rd minute. After 60 minutes, Salah Sellimi mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Swadlincote and the Marske-by-the-Sea players grew even worse after the yellow card. A collision led to Swadlincote getting a freekick after 60 minutes play. Salah Sellimi hit a great ball. Jalel Boularès showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Karim Negrouz in the 62nd minute of the match. Sabri Belhouane received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 64th minute. Ahmed Younes tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Bahi Saidi hit a great freekick 71 minutes into the match. Mohamed Trabelsi received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 87th minute. Jalel Boularès tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. 95 minutes into the match, Marske-by-the-Sea's goal looked a bit too open when Mohamed Trabelsi came free, but Jalel Boularès reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. If Mohamed Trabelsi had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 97th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. The Marske-by-the-Sea players were relieved to hear the final whistle blow to end the match. The away crowd was happy to see their team win after a very tight game.
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