League Play-Off

Beckford Park
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) Beckford AFC's Abdallah Sanchou started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. If Najeh Mrabet had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 4th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. In a very dangerous position, a player in Warwick AFC fell when an opponent tried to get the ball from him in the 5th minute. Penalty! Slim Ben Dhaouadi shot the penalty kick right outside the post. An unexpectedly hard shot by Najeh Mrabet in the 14th minute of play forced Beckford AFC's goalkeeper Hedi Naybet to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. A collision led to Warwick AFC getting a freekick after 15 minutes play. Muhammad Diwa hit a great ball. The long shot by Slim Ben Dhaouadi in the 16th minute really tested Aziz Baya's skills. The ball was on its way into the goal to the left of him when he managed to stretch himself and save the shot and avoid a goal. Hedi Naybet showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Najeh Mrabet in the 19th minute of the match. Aziz Baya took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Abdallah Sanchou, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Hedi Naybet stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Najeh Mrabet's shot from short distance in the 23rd minute. Abdelbaki Diwa kicked well hit freekick during the 26th minute of the match. The supporters of Beckford AFC booed when Warwick AFC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 29 match minutes in a wonderful position. Muhammad Diwa didn't get a good kick on the ball. Beckford AFC's Hedi Naybet played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Chaker Bourguiba in the 35th minute of play. Tahar Baccouche hit a great freekick 38 minutes into the match. In the 40th minute the ball was on its way in behind Beckford AFC's goalkeeper Hedi Naybet , but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Chaker Bourguiba sent away a hard shot on goal in the 42nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Najeh Mrabet fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 44th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Hedi Naybet having to interfere. In the 47th minute Najeh Mrabet shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Hedi Naybet saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. After a very even first half the match was still tied. The players went to their respective dressing rooms to discuss the tactics for the second half.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Chaker Bourguiba was the one to do the kick off. Najeh Mrabet fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 51st minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Hedi Naybet having to interfere. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Karim Majeri during the 55th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After 55 minutes of play, the referee blew the whistle. It was a penalty for Warwick AFC! Aziz Baya had in the 57thth minute some difficulties stopping Slim Ben Dhaouadi's well aimed penalty as it nearly passed him on his left side, but he still managed to hold the ball. After a long run with the ball, Slim Ben Dhaouadi did a trick in the 57th minute in front of Warwick AFC's goalkeeper, who threw himself to the side. After that it was simple to shoot 1-0. An impressive performance by Beckford AFC's Slim Ben Dhaouadi! Hamed Bouchrara sent away a hard shot on goal in the 69th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After a defensive mix-up in Warwick AFC's zone, Abdallah Sanchou stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Aziz Baya came out of the goal and Abdallah Sanchou tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Najeh Mrabet hit a great freekick 75 minutes into the match. After 77 played minutes Warwick AFC got a freekick which was hit by Chaker Bourguiba. If Hamed Bouchrara had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 83rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Hedi Naybet took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Chaker Bourguiba, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Chaker Bourguiba received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 87th minute. Hedi Naybet tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After a rather tough play, Warwick AFC's Muhammad Diwa got a free kick in the 90th minute. After having played for 97 minutes, Hamed Bouchrara managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Beckford AFC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Hamed Bouchrara was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Beckford AFC's supporters were highly satisfied with the result. They cheered their team of the pitch, having watched them win a very even match.