League Play-Off

Claypool
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) Rabah Bouzid took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Fouad Lacen, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Fouad Lacen fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 13th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Rabah Bouzid having to interfere. Mohamed Tahar took the ball and in the 15 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Benamar Azzizi-Kettab. Benamar Azzizi-Kettab dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 0-1. Benamar Azzizi-Kettab made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Mohamed Tahar in the 19th minute of play. Fouad Lacen fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 20th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Rabah Bouzid having to interfere. The supporters of Claypool booed when Stanhope AFC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 23 match minutes in a wonderful position. Abderaouf Heddou didn't get a good kick on the ball. 24 minutes into the match, Claypool's Anther Liegeon broke free and took a long shot that unfortunately flew wide. A fine initiative that could have resulted in a goal. Abdelaziz Zitouni might have been able to make a better finish in the 26th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Rabah Bouzid. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Abdelaziz Zitouni ran back to his position shaking his head. Stanhope AFC's Rabah Bouzid proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 28th minute of the match, managed to save Stanhope AFC from getting a goal against them. Stanhope AFC's Rabah Bouzid played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Fouad Lacen in the 29th minute of play. 36 minutes into the game, Stanhope AFC's Mohamed Brahmi nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Benamar Azzizi-Kettab made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-2. The audience was convinced that Mohamed Tahar's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Benamar Azzizi-Kettab was relentless in the 44th minute of the game. Mohamed Brahmi received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 45th minute. Benamar Azzizi-Kettab tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The Claypool players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. Stanhope AFC were winning 0-2.

The wind increased when Mohamed Brahmi made the kick off in the second half. After 51 minutes of play Stanhope AFC's Abderaouf Heddou was too eager in his attempt to stop his opponent and brought him down. With that he got his second yellow card and was ordered off the ground. The supporters of Claypool booed when Stanhope AFC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 52 match minutes in a wonderful position. Abderaouf Heddou didn't get a good kick on the ball. Mohamed Ben Ahmed Zitouni sent away a hard shot on goal in the 57th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Rachid Daham's late challenge caught a Stanhope AFC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Rachid Daham helped the player get up and apologised. The supporters of Stanhope AFC booed when Claypool was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 59 match minutes in a wonderful position. Rachid Daham didn't get a good kick on the ball. After some fancy dribbling in the 60th minute, Mohamed Tahar managed to get in a good position for a shot. Stanhope AFC's supporters rose to their feet, but Mohamed Tahar was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Benamar Azzizi-Kettab breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Abdelaziz Megharia hit a great freekick 62 minutes into the match. Benamar Azzizi-Kettab acted impressively in front of the goal and made a superb save when he, in the 63rd minute, took the ball on the long shot from Ferhat Mhenni. Mohamed Tahar struck a weak shot in the 64th minute. Benamar Azzizi-Kettab didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Stanhope AFC. Mohamed Ben Ahmed Zitouni recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 70th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Mohamed Tahar sent away a hard shot on goal in the 77th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. If Abdelaziz Zitouni had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 79th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Anther Liegeon hit a great freekick 85 minutes into the match. Benamar Azzizi-Kettab made a fantastic save in the 87th minute, when Mohamed Tahar sent off a good shot on target. If Fouad Lacen had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 91st minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Rabah Bouzid took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Fouad Lacen, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The away crowd were delighted with the way their team had played and cheered loudly when the final whistle sounded. Stanhope AFC walked away with the win, even though the match was close until the end.