League Play-Off

Stanhope
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Mohamed Brahmi made the kick off which started today's match. After a defensive mix-up in Stanhope AFC's zone, Ali Fergani stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Rabah Bouzid came out of the goal and Ali Fergani tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. After some fancy dribbling in the 5th minute, Ali Fergani managed to get in a good position for a shot. Indian Harbour Beach FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Ali Fergani was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Rabah Bouzid breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Rabah Bouzid stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Bendjedid Beloufa's shot from short distance in the 7th minute. In the 9th minute there was a penalty for Indian Harbour Beach FC. Amar Bezzaz stepped forward and shot the ball to the right of a diving Rabah Bouzid. 0-1. The audience thought a goal was coming when Mohamed Tahar got free with Fodil Amri in the 14th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Nabil Bourebbou kicked well hit freekick during the 15th minute of the match. Mohamed Tahar struck a weak shot in the 16th 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 Stanhope AFC. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Mohamed Brahmi in the 17th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Fodil Amri saved Indian Harbour Beach FC from getting behind. Rabah Bouzid took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Bendjedid Beloufa, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Abderaouf Heddou's late challenge caught a Indian Harbour Beach FC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Abderaouf Heddou helped the player get up and apologised. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Mohamed Brahmi in the 32nd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Fodil Amri saved Indian Harbour Beach FC from getting behind. The Indian Harbour Beach FC fans' excitement grew in the 33rd match minute when Indian Harbour Beach FC's Ali Fergani looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 0-2 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. When Ali Fergani came up free with the goalie in the 39th 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. Ali Fergani sent away a hard shot on goal in the 41st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 44th of the match, Mohamed Brahmi tried to place the ball in the upper right corner, but Fodil Amri got in the way and made a wonderful save.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Bendjedid Beloufa to make the kick off. 53 minutes into the game, Mohamed Tahar cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-2. Fodil Amri was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Rabah Bouzid made a fantastic save in the 59th minute, when Ali Fergani sent off a good shot on target. Abdelhani Kerkar charged in rather forcefully in the 60th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Abdelhani Kerkar the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 61st match minute, Indian Harbour Beach FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Abdelhani Kerkar to maneuver through the defense. An unexpectedly hard shot by Bendjedid Beloufa in the 63rd minute of play forced Stanhope AFC's goalkeeper Rabah Bouzid to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 65 minutes in the game, Ali Fergani fired away an excellent shot, which passed to the side of the right post without Rabah Bouzid having to interfere. Yasmina Sofiane hit a great freekick 66 minutes into the match. If Mohamed Tahar had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 72nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. 78 minutes into the match, Stanhope AFC's Mohamed Tahar sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Fodil Amri narrowly saved just below the crossbar. An unexpectedly hard shot by Bendjedid Beloufa in the 79th minute of play forced Stanhope AFC's goalkeeper Rabah Bouzid to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. If Ali Fergani had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 82nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Ali Ferganis short, quick shot in the 84thth minute got Rabah Bouzid to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. Everyone was convinced a goal was close when Indian Harbour Beach FC's Bendjedid Beloufa in the 88th minute lifted the ball towards the upper right corner, but Rabah Bouzid was perfectly placed and prevented a goal for Stanhope AFC through an amazing save. After 89 played minutes Stanhope AFC got a freekick which was hit by Kasdi Lemoui. Mohamed Brahmi sent away a hard shot on goal in the 93rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Indian Harbour Beach FC's supporters were very happy and cheered loudly because their team had won after a very close match.