League Play-Off

Indian Harbour Beach
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Fouad Lacen kicked off to start the match. Bendjedid Beloufa fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 3rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Benamar Azzizi-Kettab having to interfere. In the 8th minute Fouad Lacen shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Fodil Amri saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. If Abdelaziz Zitouni had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 9th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After having played for 10 minutes, Ali Fergani managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Indian Harbour Beach FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Ali Fergani was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Indian Harbour Beach FC were furious when Mohamed Bahari was red carded, 16 minutes into the game, but the referee dismissed their protests. Fouad Lacen struck a weak shot in the 23rd minute. Fodil Amri didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Claypool. After having played for 27 minutes, Fouad Lacen managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Claypool's supporters crossed their fingers, but Fouad Lacen was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. After some fancy dribbling in the 28th minute, Abdelaziz Zitouni managed to get in a good position for a shot. Claypool's supporters rose to their feet, but Abdelaziz Zitouni was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Fodil Amri breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. 0-2 became the score in the 31st minute when Abdelaziz Zitouni elegantly shot the ball into goal just under the crossbar. 35 minutes into the match, Ali Fergani had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Benamar Azzizi-Kettab. Claypool's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Ali Fergani was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-2. After 40 played minutes Indian Harbour Beach FC got a freekick which was hit by Abdelhani Kerkar. 45 minutes into the match, Abdelaziz Zitouni had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Fodil Amri. Indian Harbour Beach FC's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Abdelaziz Zitouni was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-3. After the first half Claypool were leading 1-3. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

Ali Fergani received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 54th minute. Benamar Azzizi-Kettab tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. 58 minutes into the game, Ali Fergani cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 2-3. Benamar Azzizi-Kettab was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. In the 61st minute, Bouzid Oussar hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. An unexpectedly hard shot by Fouad Lacen in the 65th minute of play forced Indian Harbour Beach FC's goalkeeper Fodil Amri to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 68th minute, Fouad Lacen reached a very good position and smashed the ball with a huge effort into the net, just to the left of Fodil Amri. The goal made the score 2-4. After 70 played minutes Claypool got a freekick which was hit by Anther Liegeon. When Ali Fergani came up free with the goalie in the 74th minute, the Indian Harbour Beach 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 Ali Fergani couldn't finish the play. Abdelaziz Megharia charged in rather forcefully in the 75th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Abdelaziz Megharia the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. The supporters of Indian Harbour Beach FC booed when Claypool was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 76 match minutes in a wonderful position. Abdelaziz Megharia didn't get a good kick on the ball. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Abdelhani Kerkar during the 79th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After 79 played minutes Indian Harbour Beach FC got a freekick which was hit by Abdelhani Kerkar. Fouad Lacen received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 81st minute. Fodil Amri tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Claypool's Fouad Lacen got a good chance for a goal in the 84th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Abdelaziz Zitouni could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 86th minute of the match, but Fodil Amri made a huge save. In the 95th match minute, Claypool was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Safy Megharia to maneuver through the defense. After having played for 97 minutes, Ali Fergani managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Indian Harbour Beach FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Ali Fergani was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal.