League Play-Off

Alresford Stadium
Spectators: 35 (Terracing: 27, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Mohamed Mkacher made the kick off which started today's match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Hichem Morjane in the 3rd minute of play forced Hatfield AFC's goalkeeper Kais Mkacher to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Alresford City's Fakhreddine Makni got a good chance for a goal in the 12th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. In the 15th minute of the match, Hichem Morjane tried to roll the ball into the goal by the right post, but Kais Mkacher saw his intentions and got control of the ball before it passed the line. Hichem Morjane blasted a shot towards the goal in the 20th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Kais Mkacher having to make a save. When Abdelhamid Boumnijel fell near the penalty area in the 23rd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Hatfield AFC's protests and gave Abdelhamid Boumnijel a yellow card for diving instead. Abdelhamid Boumnijel kicked well hit freekick during the 23rd minute of the match. 24 minutes into the match, Alresford City's Kameleddine Saidi broke free and took a long shot that unfortunately flew wide. A fine initiative that could have resulted in a goal. Hatem Ben Ladgham made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Mohamed Mkacher in the 27th minute of play. Mohamed Mkacher fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 32nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Hatem Ben Ladgham having to interfere. Alresford City's Hatem Ben Ladgham played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Houcine Decastel in the 34th minute of play. After some fancy dribbling in the 36th minute, Hichem Morjane managed to get in a good position for a shot. Alresford City's supporters rose to their feet, but Hichem Morjane was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Kais Mkacher breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. After 39 minutes, Abdelhamid Thabet mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Alresford City and the Hatfield AFC players grew even worse after the yellow card. After 39 played minutes Alresford City got a freekick which was hit by Abdelhamid Thabet . Mohamed Mkacher sent away a hard shot on goal in the 42nd minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. The Hatfield AFC fans' excitement grew in the 45th match minute when Hatfield AFC's Mohamed Mkacher looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 1-1 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. The first half was very even, with the score at 1-1 when the whistle went for half-time. The players welcomed the break and quickly retired to the dressing rooms.

The wind increased when Hichem Morjane made the kick off in the second half. When Fakhreddine Makni came up free with the goalie in the 52nd minute, the Alresford City 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 Fakhreddine Makni couldn't finish the play. Kais Mkacher took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Hichem Morjane, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Fakhreddine Makni scored 2-1 in the 54th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Kais Mkacher, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Mohamed Mkacher fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 62nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Hatem Ben Ladgham having to interfere. 64 minutes in the game, Houcine Decastel dribbled his way through the penalty area and after maneuvering past an opponent, drilled a quick shot at the goal. The ball looked like it was going in, but it was hit a bit too hard and flew over the goal. Kais Mkacher took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Fakhreddine Makni, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 67th minute, Fakhreddine Makni left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Alresford City fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 3-1. Hatfield AFC's Moncef Melliti suffered a fractured collar bone after 79 minutes and couldn't finish the game. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Zied Kasraoui during the 79th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After 80 played minutes Alresford City got a freekick which was hit by Zied Kasraoui. Houcine Decastel could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 82nd minute of the match, but Hatem Ben Ladgham made a huge save. Fakhreddine Makni sent away a hard shot on goal in the 83rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After having played for 85 minutes, Fakhreddine Makni managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Alresford City's supporters crossed their fingers, but Fakhreddine Makni was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Kais Mkacher made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Hichem Morjane in the 94th minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Fakhreddine Makni in the 96th minute of play forced Hatfield AFC's goalkeeper Kais Mkacher to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Alresford City were really happy, having secured the victory after a very even contest. They thanked the players of Hatfield AFC for a fine match.