League Play-Off

Flora
Spectators: 35 (Terracing: 27, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Mohammed Besseghir got the match started through his kick off. After a rather tough play, Cocoa Beach AFC's Halim Meriem got a free kick in the 3rd minute. Alain Temmam fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 12th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without François Chedda having to interfere. 13 minutes into the game, Abd al-Aziz Zafour recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of François Chedda. Abd al-Aziz Zafour showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-0. In the 17th minute Abd al-Aziz Zafour shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but François Chedda saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Mehdi Bouteflika didn't succeed to prevent the ball from going into goal when Cocoa Beach AFC's Said Harkouk shot an unexpected shot in the crossbar's under edge and made 1-1 in the ordered_time% minute. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Hamza Bencheikh during the 26th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. 29 minutes into the match, Cocoa Beach AFC's goal looked a bit too open when Abd al-Aziz Zafour came free, but François Chedda reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Alain Temmam could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 33rd minute of the match, but François Chedda made a huge save. François Chedda was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Abd al-Aziz Zafour showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 2-1 in the 35 minute of play. Mohammed Besseghir sent away a hard shot on goal in the 39th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Alain Temmam sent away a hard shot on goal in the 41st minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. After 43 played minutes Abd al-Aziz Zafour rounded Cocoa Beach AFC's defense and shot a beautiful shot into goal via left pole - 3-1. When the referee blew for the end of the half the home team players were clearly happier, as they went in to the break leading 3-1.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Abd al-Aziz Zafour to strike the kick off in the second half. During the 55th minute of the match Hamza Bencheikh completely mistimed his tackle and brought down his opponent. The referee gave Hamza Bencheikh a yellow card, his second in the match, which meant he could no longer take part in the game. Hamza Bencheikh kicked well hit freekick during the 56th minute of the match. Abd al-Aziz Zafour sent away a hard shot on goal in the 64th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Reda Cherfa's late challenge caught a Cocoa Beach AFC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Reda Cherfa helped the player get up and apologised. A collision led to Flora AFC getting a freekick after 65 minutes play. Reda Cherfa hit a great ball. After a rather tough play, Flora AFC's Hamid Bouazza got a free kick in the 72nd minute. After some fancy dribbling in the 76th minute, Abd al-Aziz Zafour managed to get in a good position for a shot. Flora AFC's supporters rose to their feet, but Abd al-Aziz Zafour was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. François Chedda breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. 79 minutes into the match, Alain Temmam notched a goal, 4-2, to the right of Cocoa Beach AFC's François Chedda. François Chedda was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. In the 87th minute Alain Temmam shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but François Chedda saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. The supporters of Flora AFC booed when Cocoa Beach AFC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 90 match minutes in a wonderful position. Halim Meriem didn't get a good kick on the ball. After 95 minutes, Halim Meriem mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Cocoa Beach AFC and the Flora AFC players grew even worse after the yellow card. The referee blew his whistle, and the match came to a close. The players exchanged shirts and headed down the tunnel. The Flora AFC fans cheered their team off the field, for while Cocoa Beach AFC had put up a good fight, they were unable to come out of the game with any points to show for their effort.