League Play-Off

Norton Park
Spectators: 35 (Terracing: 27, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Abdelhamid Ouadah kicked off to start the match. Belmadi Malek received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 5th minute. Mohamed Benaouf tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. With a little luck, Snow Hill FC's Mohamed Benaouf got control of the ball when Abd el Bouzid tried to sneak it across the goal line. Said Sadmi showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Abdelhamid Ouadah, who was totally free with the ball in the 24th minute. In the 26thth minute of the game Abdelhamid Ouadah who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Norton's Said Sadmi was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. After a rather tough play, Snow Hill FC's Ben Said got a free kick in the 28th minute. 29 minutes into the match, Norton's Mustapha Maroc broke free and took a long shot that unfortunately flew wide. A fine initiative that could have resulted in a goal. 32 minutes into the game, Snow Hill FC's Abdelhamid Ouadah nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Said Sadmi made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-1. Said Sadmi made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Abdelhamid Ouadah in the 44th minute of play.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Belmadi Malek to make the kick off. 55 minutes into the match, Norton's goal looked a bit too open when Abdelhamid Ouadah came free, but Said Sadmi reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Said Sadmi took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Abdelhamid Ouadah, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Mohamed Benaouf showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Belmadi Malek, who was totally free with the ball in the 66th minute. 75 minutes into the game, Belmadi Malek cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 3-1. Mohamed Benaouf was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Lakhdar Haddadj charged in rather forcefully in the 78th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Lakhdar Haddadj the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After a rather tough play, Snow Hill FC's Lakhdar Haddadj got a free kick in the 78th minute. If Rabah Hamruche had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 84th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Abdelkader Timsit struck a weak shot in the 88th minute. Mohamed Benaouf didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Norton. After a rather tough play, Snow Hill FC's Abdelhamid Zidane got a free kick in the 93rd minute. With a little luck, Norton's Said Sadmi got control of the ball when Rabah Hamruche tried to sneak it across the goal line. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Rabah Hamruche in the 101st managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Said Sadmi saved Norton from getting behind. Norton's fans were exulted and cheered after their team won in a match that could easily have gone the other way.