League Play-Off

Barnet Stadium
Spectators: 35 (Terracing: 27, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Lotfi Ladgham made the kick off which started today's match. 4 minutes into the match, Barnet United's goal looked a bit too open when Lotfi Ladgham came free, but Ahmed Khcharem reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After a defensive mix-up in Barnet United's zone, Mustafa Ben Kerrit stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Ahmed Khcharem came out of the goal and Mustafa Ben Kerrit tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Ahmed Khcharem showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Mustafa Ben Kerrit in the 7th minute of the match. After 11 played minutes Acton got a freekick which was hit by Mustafa Ben Kerrit. Hamadi BenAmor kicked well hit freekick during the 18th minute of the match. In the 19th minute, Hamza Chikhaoui sent off a long shot on goal, but the shot was nowhere near the goal and Barnet United's Ahmed Khcharem didn't even have to move. Fraj Meriah charged in rather forcefully in the 20th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Fraj Meriah the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Fraj Meriah hit a great freekick 20 minutes into the match. After 25 minutes of play, Acton's Lotfi Ladgham made it 0-1 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Ahmed Khcharem was left in no man's land by his defense there! After a defensive mix-up in Barnet United's zone, Mustafa Ben Kerrit stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Ahmed Khcharem came out of the goal and Mustafa Ben Kerrit tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. When Hassine Mnari fell near the penalty area in the 43rd minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Barnet United's protests and gave Hassine Mnari a yellow card for diving instead. After 43 played minutes Barnet United got a freekick which was hit by Hassine Mnari. In the 45thth minute of the game Lotfi Ladgham who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Barnet United's Ahmed Khcharem was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. 48 minutes into the match, Mustafa Ben Kerrit had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Ahmed Khcharem. Barnet United's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Mustafa Ben Kerrit was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-3. The crowd was extremely unhappy with the home team's performance in the first half. They were losing 0-3.

Fadhel Baya received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 55th minute. Iteb Badra tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Iteb Badra showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Borhene Yahia in the 57th minute of the match. Iteb Badra stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Fadhel Baya's shot from short distance in the 70th minute. In the 70th minute Hamadi BenAmor suffered a thigh injury and had to be helped off the field. After 70 minutes of play Acton's Fraj Meriah was too eager in his attempt to stop his opponent and brought him down. With that he got his second yellow card and was ordered off the ground. A collision led to Acton getting a freekick after 72 minutes play. Fraj Meriah hit a great ball. Mustafa Ben Kerrit recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 78th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. After having played for 80 minutes, Wissem Sallemi managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Acton's supporters crossed their fingers, but Wissem Sallemi was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. In the 86th minute, Mustafa Ben Kerrit had to be helped off the field due to a pulled leg muscle. Hassen Ghigani's late challenge caught a Acton's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Hassen Ghigani helped the player get up and apologised. The supporters of Acton booed when Barnet United was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 87 match minutes in a wonderful position. Hassen Ghigani didn't get a good kick on the ball. Fadhel Baya sent away a hard shot on goal in the 97th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Acton's fans were overjoyed with their teams well-earned victory and stayed in the stadium long after the final whistle to celebrate the win.