League Play-Off

Pierre Part
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) Ismaël Zeghdoud made the kick off and thus started the match. A collision led to Pierre Part AFC getting a freekick after 3 minutes play. Abd al-Asis Mérah-Benida hit a great ball. Larbi Mohamed struck a weak shot in the 4th minute. Krim Kourichi didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Satellite Beach. 6 minutes into the match, Pierre Part AFC's goal looked a bit too open when Larbi Mohamed came free, but Krim Kourichi reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Ismaël Zeghdoud fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 11th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Abdel Kourichi having to interfere. After a defensive mix-up in Pierre Part AFC's zone, Larbi Mohamed stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Krim Kourichi came out of the goal and Larbi Mohamed tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Krim Kourichi took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Mohammed Khaldi, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. An unexpectedly hard shot by Larbi Mohamed in the 18th minute of play forced Pierre Part AFC's goalkeeper Krim Kourichi to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After 23 minutes of play, Pierre Part AFC's Gilles Nabil made it 1-0 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Abdel Kourichi was left in no man's land by his defense there! In the 31st match minute, Satellite Beach was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Edmond Bentifour to maneuver through the defense. In the 32nd minute the ball was on its way in behind Satellite Beach's goalkeeper Abdel Kourichi, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Gilles Nabil in the 34thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Abdel Kourichi, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. After some careless play in the Pierre Part AFC defense, Mohammed Khaldi kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Krim Kourichi. The Pierre Part AFC fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Krim Kourichi should have stopped the shot. The supporters of Satellite Beach booed when Pierre Part AFC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 42 match minutes in a wonderful position. Hocine Liegeon didn't get a good kick on the ball. Krim Kourichi took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Larbi Mohamed, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The first half was very even, with the score at 1-1 when the whistle went for half-time. The players welcomed the break and quickly retired to the dressing rooms.

The wind increased when Larbi Mohamed made the kick off in the second half. Abdel Kourichi came out of the goal in the 53rd minute to try and stop a shot by Pierre Part AFC's Gilles Nabil. But to his dismay, Gilles Nabil quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 2-1. After some fancy dribbling in the 59th minute, Larbi Mohamed managed to get in a good position for a shot. Satellite Beach's supporters rose to their feet, but Larbi Mohamed was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Krim Kourichi breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. After 62 minutes, Rafik Hadjadj mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Satellite Beach and the Pierre Part AFC players grew even worse after the yellow card. The supporters of Pierre Part AFC booed when Satellite Beach was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 62 match minutes in a wonderful position. Rafik Hadjadj didn't get a good kick on the ball. With a little luck, Pierre Part AFC's Krim Kourichi got control of the ball when Mohammed Khaldi tried to sneak it across the goal line. Larbi Mohamed sent away a hard shot on goal in the 71st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Ismaël Zeghdoud's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Abdel Kourichi read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 80th minute of play. In the 83rd match minute, Pierre Part AFC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Gilles Nabil to maneuver through the defense. Satellite Beach's Mohammed Khaldi got a good chance for a goal in the 88th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Mohammed Khaldi recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 90th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. 92 minutes into the match, Satellite Beach's Larbi Mohamed sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Krim Kourichi narrowly saved just below the crossbar. With a little luck, Pierre Part AFC's Krim Kourichi got control of the ball when Mohammed Khaldi tried to sneak it across the goal line. For all the effort they put into the match, the Satellite Beach players left disappointed. They had fought hard, but couldn't break down the home team's defense. The match ended in a win for Pierre Part AFC.