League Play-Off

Iselin Stadium
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Nouredine Hamdani made the kick off which started today's match. 3 minutes into the match, Fullerton AFC's goal looked a bit too open when Jean-Baptiste Djamel came free, but Rafik Zoheir Hanister reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Mahmoud Bridji fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 4th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Rafik Zoheir Hanister having to interfere. Mahmoud Bridji's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Rafik Zoheir Hanister read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 7th minute of play. In the 8th minute, Chaba Ziani hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After a defensive mix-up in Fullerton AFC's zone, Jean-Baptiste Djamel stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Rafik Zoheir Hanister came out of the goal and Jean-Baptiste Djamel tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. In the 18th minute, Mahmoud Bridji hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Chaba Zarabi stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Nourredine Moll's shot from short distance in the 20th minute. When Mohammed Ahmed Ben Zaoui fell near the penalty area in the 24th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Fullerton AFC's protests and gave Mohammed Ahmed Ben Zaoui a yellow card for diving instead. After 26 played minutes Iselin got a freekick which was hit by Khalida Fadela. Nouredine Hamdani blasted a shot towards the goal in the 32nd minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Chaba Zarabi having to make a save. Nourredine Moll sent away a hard shot on goal in the 33rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Jean-Baptiste Djamel sent away a hard shot on goal in the 36th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. If Mahmoud Bridji had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 39th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Chaba Zarabi showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Nouredine Hamdani, who was totally free with the ball in the 43rd minute. The first half was very even, with the score at 0-0 when the whistle went for half-time. The players welcomed the break and quickly retired to the dressing rooms.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Jean-Baptiste Djamel to strike the kick off in the second half. If Jean-Baptiste Djamel had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 53rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. The crowd rose to their feet as Fullerton AFC's Nouredine Hamdani slotted home a wonderful shot that went in to the left of Chaba Zarabi. That made the score 0-1 after 58 minutes of play. Rafik Zoheir Hanister stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Jean-Baptiste Djamel's shot from short distance in the 62nd minute. Rafik Zoheir Hanister showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Mahmoud Bridji, who was totally free with the ball in the 72nd minute. Rafik Zoheir Hanister made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Mahmoud Bridji in the 84th minute of play. If Nouredine Hamdani had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 90th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Nourredine Moll could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 94th minute of the match, but Chaba Zarabi made a huge save. Fullerton AFC played a much better game than Iselin and deserved their victory. The Iselin players were clearly disappointed as they left the ground.