League Play-Off

Islington Stadium
Spectators: 35 (Terracing: 27, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Chaouki Ben Ben Saada took the kick off in the first half of the match. When Kaies Chaldun came up free with the goalie in the 4th minute, the New Ash Green 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 Kaies Chaldun couldn't finish the play. If Adel Ouakili had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 6th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Habib Ammar kicked well hit freekick during the 8th minute of the match. Abdelhamid Abdelmajid took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 10th minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Hamdi Khayachi. New Ash Green's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. After 11 played minutes New Ash Green got a freekick which was hit by Mehdi Zahani. After having played for 12 minutes, Fatah Bouazizi managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Islington FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Fatah Bouazizi 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 15th minute the ball was on its way in behind Islington FC's goalkeeper Sabri Bachraoui, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Sabri Bachraoui made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Adel Ouakili in the 16th minute of play. Kaies Chaldun struck a weak shot in the 18th minute. Sabri Bachraoui didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for New Ash Green. After 22 played minutes Islington FC got a freekick which was hit by Karim Sfar. Adel Ouakili fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 25th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Sabri Bachraoui having to interfere. When Islington FC's Chaouki Ben Ben Saada in the 32nd minute got a chance for a shot 32nd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye New Ash Green's goalie prevented a goal. Sabri Bachraoui showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Kaies Chaldun, who was totally free with the ball in the 33rd minute. Kaies Chaldun received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 38th minute. Sabri Bachraoui tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. 42 minutes into the match, Islington FC's goal looked a bit too open when Adel Ouakili came free, but Sabri Bachraoui reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Karim Sfar struck a weak shot in the 45th minute. Hamdi Khayachi didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Islington FC.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Adel Ouakili to strike the kick off in the second half. Chaouki Ben Ben Saada blasted a shot towards the goal in the 51st minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Hamdi Khayachi having to make a save. Islington FC's Sabri Bachraoui proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 54th minute of the match, managed to save Islington FC from getting a goal against them. 54 minutes into the game, Karim Sfar was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Islington FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave New Ash Green the free kick. A collision led to Islington FC getting a freekick after 54 minutes play. Karim Sfar hit a great ball. In the 56thth minute of the game Adel Ouakili who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Islington FC's Sabri Bachraoui was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Adel Ouakili in the 62nd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Sabri Bachraoui saved Islington FC from getting behind. After having played for 65 minutes, Fatah Bouazizi managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Islington FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Fatah Bouazizi was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. When Ajmi Jaidi fell near the penalty area in the 66th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored New Ash Green's protests and gave Ajmi Jaidi a yellow card for diving instead. Chaouki Ben Ben Saada recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 68th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. In the 68th match minute, New Ash Green was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Mokhtar al-Amin to maneuver through the defense. Hamdi Khayachi showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Chaouki Ben Ben Saada, who was totally free with the ball in the 72nd minute. Radhi Souayati fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 74th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Hamdi Khayachi having to interfere. If Fatah Bouazizi had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 80th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After a rather tough play, New Ash Green's Hassene Laabidi got a free kick in the 82nd minute. If Chaouki Ben Ben Saada had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 86th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Kaies Chaldun blasted a shot towards the goal in the 89th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Sabri Bachraoui having to make a save. Adel Ouakili might have been able to make a better finish in the 89th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Sabri Bachraoui. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Adel Ouakili ran back to his position shaking his head. Kaies Chaldun fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 90th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Sabri Bachraoui having to interfere. The second half was just like the first, even and exciting. The match ended in a draw.