League Play-Off

Morgan Hill Stadium
Spectators: 35 (Terracing: 27, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Mohamed Sadi got the match started through his kick off. Beechwood FC's Ahmed Hadjar played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Hakim Mhenni in the 2nd minute of play. Morgan Hill's Meziane Moussaoui played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Mohamed Sadi in the 4th minute of play. 17 minutes into the game, Mehdi Nasri was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Morgan Hill's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Beechwood FC the free kick. Mehdi Nasri hit a great freekick 17 minutes into the match. After 18 minutes, Salah Benhamou mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Morgan Hill and the Beechwood FC players grew even worse after the yellow card. A collision led to Morgan Hill getting a freekick after 18 minutes play. Salah Benhamou hit a great ball. Salah Benhamou came free with the goalkeeper in the 21st minute of the match, and shot straight on target. The shot was a little too simple and Ahmed Hadjar could save by the left post. Beechwood FC's Ahmed Hadjar played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Hakim Mhenni in the 25th minute of play. Salah Benhamou blasted a shot towards the goal in the 33rd minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Ahmed Hadjar having to make a save. Hakim Mhenni struck a weak shot in the 35th minute. Ahmed Hadjar didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Morgan Hill. Hakim Mhenni's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Ahmed Hadjar read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 41st minute of play. Meziane Moussaoui made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Mohamed Menad in the 43rd minute of play. After 47 played minutes Morgan Hill got a freekick which was hit by Tayeb Megharia.

In the 57thth minute of the game Hakim Mhenni who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Beechwood FC's Ahmed Hadjar was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Beechwood FC's Ahmed Hadjar played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Hakim Mhenni in the 59th minute of play. Mohamed Menad fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 63rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Meziane Moussaoui having to interfere. Salah Benhamou sent away a hard shot on goal in the 67th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 73rd minute, Mehdi Nasri hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After 74 minutes, Abdelhani Ulansi mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Morgan Hill and the Beechwood FC players grew even worse after the yellow card. Abdelhani Ulansi hit a great freekick 74 minutes into the match. Mohamed Sadi recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 76th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. After 88 played minutes Beechwood FC got a freekick which was hit by Hocine Messaoud. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Salah Benhamou in the 92nd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Ahmed Hadjar prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Ahmed Hadjar took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Hakim Mhenni, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Beechwood FC's players left the field with heads hung low after losing a match that had been finely balanced throughout.