League Play-Off

Finneytown Stadium
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Ahmed Benida took the kick off in the first half of the match. 3 minutes into the game, Maïssa Haddou was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Union Sportif Saint Marie's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Bensenville the free kick. In the 3rd match minute, Union Sportif Saint Marie was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Maïssa Haddou to maneuver through the defense. The Bensenville fans' excitement grew in the 8th match minute when Bensenville's Abdelnacer Fellahi 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 0-1 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. 14 minutes into the match, Bensenville's goal looked a bit too open when Ahmed Benida came free, but Samir Saïfi reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 16 minutes into the game, Noureddine Touhami was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Union Sportif Saint Marie's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Bensenville the free kick. After 17 played minutes, Bensenville's Albert Abdenouz shot from a long distance, and at first it looked like the ball was going into the goal, but the goalkeeper Mohamed Megharia came through and got his fingers on the ball before it flew over the goal line. He then quickly gripped the ball tighter before the forwards in Bensenville reached it. When Bensenville's Abdelnacer Fellahi in the 19th minute got a chance for a shot 19th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Union Sportif Saint Marie's goalie prevented a goal. Union Sportif Saint Marie's Mohamed Megharia played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Ali N'Soumer in the 20th minute of play. In the 24thth minute of the game Ali N'Soumer who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Union Sportif Saint Marie's Mohamed Megharia was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. After 24 played minutes Union Sportif Saint Marie got a freekick which was hit by Mebarek Makkeb. Mohamed Megharia showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Ali N'Soumer, who was totally free with the ball in the 25th minute. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Ali N'Soumer in the 26th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Mohamed Megharia prevented the ball from getting in the gole. An unexpectedly hard shot by Ali N'Soumer in the 28th minute of play forced Union Sportif Saint Marie's goalkeeper Mohamed Megharia to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After a rather tough play, Union Sportif Saint Marie's Mebarek Makkeb got a free kick in the 31st minute. Djamel Zafour 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. When Abdelnacer Fellahi came up free with the goalie in the 38th minute, the Bensenville 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 Abdelnacer Fellahi couldn't finish the play. Union Sportif Saint Marie's Djamel Zafour got a good chance for a goal in the 41st minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Abdel Karim Ouyahia kicked well hit freekick during the 43rd minute of the match. In the 44th minute of the match Nasser Ighil shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Samir Saïfi showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. The Union Sportif Saint Marie players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. Bensenville were winning 0-1.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Ali N'Soumer stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. Union Sportif Saint Marie's Mohamed Megharia played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Ali N'Soumer in the 60th minute of play. Ahmed Benida received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 62nd minute. Samir Saïfi tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. When Ahmed Benida came up free with the goalie in the 69th minute, the Union Sportif Saint Marie 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 Ahmed Benida couldn't finish the play. Djamel Zafour struck a weak shot in the 71st minute. Samir Saïfi didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Union Sportif Saint Marie. Ali N'Soumer fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 74th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Mohamed Megharia having to interfere. Samir Saïfi showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Maïssa Haddou, who was totally free with the ball in the 81st minute. Halim Fellahi charged in rather forcefully in the 85th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Halim Fellahi the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. The audience thought a goal was coming when Abdelnacer Fellahi got free with Mohamed Megharia in the 91st minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Abdelnacer Fellahi might have been able to make a better finish in the 93rd minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Mohamed Megharia. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Abdelnacer Fellahi ran back to his position shaking his head. In the 96th minute, Abdel Karim Ouyahia hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Samir Saïfi took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ahmed Benida, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Bensenville's supporters were very happy and cheered loudly because their team had won after a very close match.