League Play-Off

Evans City Stadium
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Ali Bella took the kick off in the first half of the match. Boubekeur Merah-Benida showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Ali Bella, who was totally free with the ball in the 7th minute. In the 9th minute, Ismael Nima hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After a defensive mix-up in El Toro AFC's zone, Abderrahmane Ouadah stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Charles Mesbah came out of the goal and Abderrahmane Ouadah tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Mohamed Hanister in the 12th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Charles Mesbah prevented the ball from getting in the gole. If Mourad Mami had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 13th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. An unexpectedly hard shot by Abderrahmane Ouadah in the 17th minute of play forced El Toro AFC's goalkeeper Charles Mesbah to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Ali Bella sent away a hard shot on goal in the 20th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. 23 minutes into the match, Evans City's goal looked a bit too open when Ali Bella came free, but Boubekeur Merah-Benida reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 25th minute, Tedj Belhadj hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Boubekeur Merah-Benida took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Mourad Mami, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After a rather tough play, Evans City's Hamid Lacen got a free kick in the 28th minute. 35 minutes into the game, Nouredine Zarabi was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Evans City's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave El Toro AFC the free kick. In the 35th match minute, Evans City was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Nouredine Zarabi to maneuver through the defense. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Mohamed Hanister in the 40th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Charles Mesbah saved El Toro AFC from getting behind. Abderrahmane Ouadah struck a weak shot in the 42nd minute. Charles Mesbah didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Evans City. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Yacine Haddadj during the 45th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. The supporters of Evans City booed when El Toro AFC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 45 match minutes in a wonderful position. Yacine Haddadj didn't get a good kick on the ball. After a rather tough play, El Toro AFC's Yacine Haddadj got a free kick in the 48th minute. Charles Mesbah made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Mohamed Hanister in the 49th minute of play. Disappointed in the 0-1 score, the home team went to the dressing room to adjust tactics for the second half.

53 minutes into the match, El Toro AFC's goal looked a bit too open when Abderrahmane Ouadah came free, but Charles Mesbah reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. With a little luck, Evans City's Boubekeur Merah-Benida got control of the ball when Mourad Mami tried to sneak it across the goal line. When Mohamed Hanister fell near the penalty area in the 70th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Evans City's protests and gave Mohamed Hanister a yellow card for diving instead. El Toro AFC's Charles Mesbah played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Mohamed Hanister in the 74th minute of play. If Mourad Mami had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 84th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Ali Bella received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 86th minute. Boubekeur Merah-Benida tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 88th minute, Mohamed Hanister got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. In the 90th minute the ball was on its way in behind El Toro AFC's goalkeeper Charles Mesbah, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. El Toro AFC's Charles Mesbah played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Mohamed Hanister in the 92nd minute of play. After a rather tough play, El Toro AFC's Yacine Haddadj got a free kick in the 93rd minute. 94 minutes into the match, El Toro AFC's goal looked a bit too open when Mohamed Hanister came free, but Charles Mesbah reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 98th minute Ali Bella shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Boubekeur Merah-Benida saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. The El Toro AFC players were the happier at the end of the match as they had prevented Evans City from taking control. The game ends in a draw.