League Play-Off

South Paris
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Cheb Djamel kicked off to start the match. Farid Mamouni recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 4th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. When Karim Kafi fell near the penalty area in the 12th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored South Paris AFC's protests and gave Karim Kafi a yellow card for diving instead. 11 minutes into the game, one of South Paris AFC:s players got tackled near the goal, and the referee blew for a penalty. When Zoheir Daham fell near the penalty area in the 16th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Jonesville AFC's protests and gave Zoheir Daham a yellow card for diving instead. Farès Boulmerka showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Fergani Bencherif, who was totally free with the ball in the 17th minute. Farid Mamouni's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Farès Boulmerka read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 22nd minute of play. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Fergani Bencherif in the 23rd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Farès Boulmerka prevented the ball from getting in the gole. An unexpectedly hard shot by Cheb Djamel in the 26th minute of play forced South Paris AFC's goalkeeper Mouloud Mimoun to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Cheb Djamel sent away a hard shot on goal in the 31st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Farid Mamouni struck a weak shot in the 33rd minute. Farès Boulmerka didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for South Paris AFC. Farid Mamouni 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. Fergani Bencherif sent away a hard shot on goal in the 38th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. The audience was convinced that Fergani Bencherif's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Farès Boulmerka was relentless in the 41st minute of the game. After some fancy dribbling in the 45th minute, Fergani Bencherif managed to get in a good position for a shot. South Paris AFC's supporters rose to their feet, but Fergani Bencherif was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Farès Boulmerka breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. In the 46th match minute, Jonesville AFC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Belmadi Yacef to maneuver through the defense. In the 48th minute, Mohamed Ben Gallaire hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 48 minutes into the match, South Paris AFC's Karim Kafi broke free and took a long shot that unfortunately flew wide. A fine initiative that could have resulted in a goal. The South Paris AFC players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. Jonesville AFC were winning 0-1.

In the 53rd minute, Farid Mamouni left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The South Paris AFC fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 1-1. Mouloud Mimoun took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Cheb Djamel, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After some fancy dribbling in the 61st minute, Fergani Bencherif managed to get in a good position for a shot. South Paris AFC's supporters rose to their feet, but Fergani Bencherif was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Farès Boulmerka breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. In the 65th match minute, Jonesville AFC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Zoheir Daham to maneuver through the defense. Farid Mamouni's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Farès Boulmerka read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 67th minute of play. Mohamed Ben Gallaire kicked well hit freekick during the 67th minute of the match. Farès Boulmerka showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Fergani Bencherif in the 69th minute of the match. Farid Mamouni fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 71st minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Farès Boulmerka having to interfere. Farès Boulmerka showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Fergani Bencherif, who was totally free with the ball in the 74th minute. After some careless play in the Jonesville AFC defense, Farid Mamouni kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Farès Boulmerka. The Jonesville AFC fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Farès Boulmerka should have stopped the shot. In the 79th minute, one of Jonesville AFC:s players had the ball in front of the goal but got pushed and fell. The referee felt it was an obvious case and blew a penalty for Jonesville AFC. Karim Kafi placed the ball on the penalty spot and got himself ready to shoot. Post out! 83 minutes into the game, Abdel Bezzaz was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Jonesville AFC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave South Paris AFC the free kick. A collision led to Jonesville AFC getting a freekick after 83 minutes play. Abdel Bezzaz hit a great ball. Farid Mamouni fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 88th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Farès Boulmerka having to interfere. In the 91st minute, Mohamed Benmabrouk made a precise shot to the right of Farès Boulmerka. Jonesville AFC's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 3-1. Fergani Bencherif fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 95th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Farès Boulmerka having to interfere. There was no doubt that South Paris AFC were the better team. South Paris AFC's players enjoyed the ovations of the crowd after the victory.