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Match Report
Costa Mesa
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26,
Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) After a rather tough play, Grand Island AFC's Reda Bouazza got a free kick in the 3rd minute. After a defensive mix-up in Grand Island AFC's zone, Rachid Drid stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Jean-Michel Abdenouz came out of the goal and Rachid Drid tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. In the 7th minute, Ismaël Bahari 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. Jean-Michel Abdenouz showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Ismaël Bahari, who was totally free with the ball in the 9th minute. Hamid Bouteflika fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 11th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Abderaouf Zerguelaine having to interfere. After a defensive mix-up in Costa Mesa's zone, Benamar Fillali stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Abderaouf Zerguelaine came out of the goal and Benamar Fillali tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Ismaël Bahari fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 33rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Jean-Michel Abdenouz having to interfere. Abderaouf Zerguelaine took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Hamid Bouteflika, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Costa Mesa's Rachid Drid got a good chance for a goal in the 41st minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Reda Bouazza during the 45th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After 44 minutes of play, the referee blew the whistle. It was a penalty for Grand Island AFC!
The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Ismaël Bahari to strike the kick off in the second half. Abderaouf Zerguelaine took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Hamid Bouteflika, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The audience thought a goal was coming when Benamar Fillali got free with Abderaouf Zerguelaine in the 60th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. An unexpectedly hard shot by Ismaël Bahari in the 66th minute of play forced Grand Island AFC's goalkeeper Jean-Michel Abdenouz to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Jean-Michel Abdenouz took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ismaël Bahari, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Grand Island AFC's Jean-Michel Abdenouz played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Rachid Drid in the 70th minute of play. If Benamar Fillali had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 72nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Hocine Djenia Lkbira kicked well hit freekick during the 73rd minute of the match. In the 75th match minute, Costa Mesa was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Frantz Boniche to maneuver through the defense. Abderaouf Zerguelaine stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Hamid Bouteflika's shot from short distance in the 78th minute. 81 minutes into the game, Rachid Drid cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 2-0. Jean-Michel Abdenouz was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. After a rather tough play, Costa Mesa's Frantz Boniche got a free kick in the 84th minute. In the 85th minute the ball was on its way in behind Costa Mesa's goalkeeper Abderaouf Zerguelaine, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. When Abdelaziz Rahouli fell near the penalty area in the 86th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Grand Island AFC's protests and gave Abdelaziz Rahouli a yellow card for diving instead. A collision led to Grand Island AFC getting a freekick after 86 minutes play. Abdelaziz Rahouli hit a great ball. If Benamar Fillali had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 90th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. In the 91st minute, Mohammed Bouazza hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. If Benamar Fillali had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 93rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Hamid Bouteflika sent away a hard shot on goal in the 93rd minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Grand Island AFC's Benamar Fillali got a good chance for a goal in the 96th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Costa Mesa's supporters were highly satisfied with the result. They cheered their team of the pitch, having watched them win a very even match.
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