League Play-Off

Clinton Stadium
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Jean Ben Khalidi made the kick off which started today's match. In the 5th minute, Mohamed Djeballi 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. Walid Ali took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Tahar Soltani, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 9th minute, Reda Boulmerka hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 10th minute of the match Lakhdar Madjer shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Walid Ali showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. After having played for 13 minutes, Tahar Soltani managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Ottawa's supporters crossed their fingers, but Tahar Soltani was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. In the 14th minute, Lakhdar Heddou hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After a defensive mix-up in Clinton's zone, Tahar Soltani stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Walid Ali came out of the goal and Tahar Soltani tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Khalida Belmadi fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 18th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Walid Ali having to interfere. Clinton's Jean Ben Khalidi got a good chance for a goal in the 21st minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. 1-0 became the score in the 26th minute when Mohamed Djeballi elegantly shot the ball into goal just under the crossbar. Kader Schoonmaker showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Jean Ben Khalidi, who was totally free with the ball in the 29th minute. Tahar Soltani scored 1-1 in the 32nd match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Walid Ali, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Tahar Soltani recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 36th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Walid Ali showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Khalida Belmadi, who was totally free with the ball in the 38th minute. Knodi Barbarossa kicked well hit freekick during the 41st minute of the match. 42 minutes into the match, Ottawa's Khalida Belmadi sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Walid Ali narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Knodi Barbarossa kicked well hit freekick during the 44th minute of the match. After a defensive mix-up in Clinton's zone, Khalida Belmadi stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Walid Ali came out of the goal and Khalida Belmadi tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Mohamed Djeballi fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 48th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Kader Schoonmaker having to interfere. After the first half the score was level. The break gave the players a chance to catch their breath, whilst the managers went over the tactics with them again.

Jean Ben Khalidi fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 55th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Kader Schoonmaker having to interfere. A collision led to Ottawa getting a freekick after 56 minutes play. Tedj Belaout hit a great ball. Kader Schoonmaker showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Jean Ben Khalidi, who was totally free with the ball in the 58th minute. A collision led to Ottawa getting a freekick after 60 minutes play. Amar Kacha hit a great ball. 65 minutes into the match, Khalida Belmadi dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Walid Ali, 1-2. Mohamed Djeballi fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 72nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Kader Schoonmaker having to interfere. Jean Ben Khalidi recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 74th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. If Jean Ben Khalidi had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 82nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Khalida Belmadi could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 89th minute of the match, but Walid Ali made a huge save. In the 90th minute, Jean Ben Khalidi hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Khalida Belmadi in the 97thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Walid Ali, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. In the 98th minute, Khalida Belmadi ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Walid Ali was frozen by the shot and now it was 1-3. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. Ottawa had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.