Arcola
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26,
Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) Arcola FC's Khalida Merzekane 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. When Khalida Merzekane came up free with the goalie in the 6th minute, the Arcola FC fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Khalida Merzekane couldn't finish the play. In the 10th minute the ball was on its way in behind Kendallville FC's goalkeeper Mohamed Mimoun, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. 11 minutes into the match, Madhi Apap had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Youssef Souakri. Arcola FC's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Madhi Apap was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-1. In the 16th minute Madhi Apap shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Youssef Souakri saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Amar Djebbour took the ball and in the 20 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Youssef Souakri. Youssef Souakri dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 0-2. Khalida Merzekane was really disappointed when he shot the ball just outside the right post instead of scoring a goal in the 24th minute. Arcola FC's manager could be seen on the sidelines shaking his head and muttering to himself as his team had just wasted another chance. Amar Djebbour sent away a hard shot on goal in the 30th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Madhi Apap fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 32nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Youssef Souakri having to interfere. 34 minutes into the game, Kendallville FC's Amar Djebbour nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Youssef Souakri made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-3. Amar Djebbour recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 38th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Larbi Abbas during the 41st minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After a rather tough play, Arcola FC's Larbi Abbas got a free kick in the 41st minute. In the 42nd minute Salim Zenia shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Youssef Souakri saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Anthar Gaouaoui received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 44th minute. Mohamed Mimoun tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 47th minute Khalida Merzekane shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Mohamed Mimoun saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Luck had favoured the away team in the first, and they walked off with a 0-3 lead.
Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Amar Djebbour to make the kick off. 52 minutes into the match, Arcola FC's goal looked a bit too open when Amar Djebbour came free, but Youssef Souakri reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Ahmed Lamine Kab kicked well hit freekick during the 54th minute of the match. A collision led to Arcola FC getting a freekick after 57 minutes play. Rachid Brahimi hit a great ball. Madhi Apap received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 61st minute. Youssef Souakri tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Madhi Apap who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 63rdth minute tested the skills of Youssef Souakri when he managed to save the team from getting behind. After a rather tough play, Kendallville FC's Madhi Apap got a free kick in the 68th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Amar Djebbour in the 70th minute of play forced Arcola FC's goalkeeper Youssef Souakri to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After having played for 71 minutes, Khalida Merzekane managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Arcola FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Khalida Merzekane was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Madhi Apap received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 74th minute. Youssef Souakri tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Madhi Apap in the 81st managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Youssef Souakri saved Arcola FC from getting behind. In the 82nd match minute, Arcola FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Ahmed Cavalli to maneuver through the defense. Madhi Apap fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 84th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Youssef Souakri having to interfere. Youssef Souakri made an important save on a dangerous shot by Madhi Apap in the 88th minute. Arcola FC's Youssef Souakri proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 89th minute of the match, managed to save Arcola FC from getting a goal against them. Karim Ghozali fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 92nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Youssef Souakri having to interfere. 94 minutes into the match, Arcola FC's goal looked a bit too open when Amar Djebbour came free, but Youssef Souakri reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 96 minutes into the match, Kendallville FC's goal looked a bit too open when Anthar Gaouaoui came free, but Mohamed Mimoun reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The away crowd were delighted with the way their team had played and cheered loudly when the final whistle sounded. Kendallville FC walked away with the win, even though the match was close until the end.
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