League Play-Off

Searcy Park
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Ali Bourebbou in the 5th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Abdelkader Khabatou prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Abdelkader Khabatou took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ali Bourebbou, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 10 minutes into the match, Karim Fadela had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Abdelkader Khabatou. Kotzebue FC's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Karim Fadela was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-0. In the 18th match minute, Kotzebue FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Lazhar Saadane to maneuver through the defense. Karim Fadelas short, quick shot in the 20thth minute got Abdelkader Khabatou to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. The supporters of Kotzebue FC booed when Searcy AFC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 22 match minutes in a wonderful position. Kasdi Hemdani didn't get a good kick on the ball. After a rather tough play, Kotzebue FC's Abdellah Medjadi Labi got a free kick in the 23rd minute. Kotzebue FC's Abdelkader Khabatou played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Kasdi Hemdani in the 26th minute of play. Noureddine Dahleb hit a great freekick 30 minutes into the match. The supporters of Kotzebue FC booed when Searcy AFC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 32 match minutes in a wonderful position. Bendjedid Zahouania didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 36th minute Ali Bourebbou shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Abdelkader Khabatou saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Karim Fadela came free with the goalkeeper in the 41st minute of the match, and shot straight on target. The shot was a little too simple and Abdelkader Khabatou could save by the left post. Mohamed Ben Ahmed Radjef sent away a hard shot on goal in the 46th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Ali Bourebbou to make the kick off. An unexpectedly hard shot by Kassel Khendu in the 52nd minute of play forced Searcy AFC's goalkeeper Safy Bezzaz to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After having played for 67 minutes, Ali Bourebbou managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Searcy AFC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Ali Bourebbou was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. A collision led to Kotzebue FC getting a freekick after 69 minutes play. Ahmed Benarbia hit a great ball. Ali Bourebbou received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 74th minute. Abdelkader Khabatou tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Kasdi Hemdani hit a great freekick 76 minutes into the match. Mohamed Ben Ahmed Radjef in the 78thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Safy Bezzaz, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. Karim Fadela received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 80th minute. Abdelkader Khabatou tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Ali Bourebbou scored 3-1 in the 88th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Abdelkader Khabatou, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. In the 93rd minute Karim Fadela shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Abdelkader Khabatou saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Ali Bourebbou received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 94th minute. Abdelkader Khabatou tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Abdelkader Khabatou showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Karim Fadela in the 96th minute of the match. Searcy AFC's supporters were highly satisfied with the result. They cheered their team of the pitch, having watched them win a very even match.