League Play-Off

Brockton
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Bouabdellah Daham kicked off to start the match. Nabil Banouas fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 5th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Anther Merbah having to interfere. If Bouabdellah Daham had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 12th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. 13 minutes into the match, Hibbing FC's goalkeeper Lakhdar Feraoun had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Soltani Boudjedra. 15 minutes into the match, Hibbing FC's goal looked a bit too open when Bouabdellah Daham came free, but Lakhdar Feraoun reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 21st minute, Bouabdellah Daham 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. Soltani Boudjedra blasted a shot towards the goal in the 23rd minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Lakhdar Feraoun having to make a save. Anther Merbah made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Nabil Banouas in the 26th minute of play. Hemza Madouni fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 27th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Anther Merbah having to interfere. Anther Merbah took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Hemza Madouni, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After a defensive mix-up in Brockton AFC's zone, Nabil Banouas stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Anther Merbah came out of the goal and Nabil Banouas tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Hemza Madouni in the 31st managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Anther Merbah saved Brockton AFC from getting behind. Djamel Gaouaoui kicked well hit freekick during the 34th minute of the match. Bouabdellah Daham might have been able to make a better finish in the 47th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Lakhdar Feraoun. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Bouabdellah Daham ran back to his position shaking his head. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 0-0 after a close first half.

In the 55thth minute of the game Nabil Banouas who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Brockton AFC's Anther Merbah was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Bouabdellah Daham sent away a hard shot on goal in the 56th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. The audience thought a goal was coming when Hemza Madouni got free with Anther Merbah in the 60th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. In the 62nd minute, Hibbing FC's Nabil Banouas dribbled the ball into the box and hit a shot with the outside of his foot, sending the keeper the wrong way. 0-1. Hemza Madouni struck a weak shot in the 69th minute. Anther Merbah didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Hibbing FC. In the 74th minute, Hemza Madouni hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Hemza Madouni might have been able to make a better finish in the 76th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Anther Merbah. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Hemza Madouni ran back to his position shaking his head. Hemza Madouni could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 78th minute of the match, but Anther Merbah made a huge save. After a rather tough play, Brockton AFC's Ahmed Boukensa got a free kick in the 79th minute. 80 minutes into the match, Brockton AFC's goal looked a bit too open when Nabil Banouas came free, but Anther Merbah reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After some fancy dribbling in the 81st minute, Hemza Madouni managed to get in a good position for a shot. Hibbing FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Hemza Madouni was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Anther Merbah breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. If Nabil Banouas had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 87th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. A collision led to Hibbing FC getting a freekick after 96 minutes play. Abdel Karim Fellahi hit a great ball. The Hibbing FC players were relieved to hear the final whistle blow to end the match. The away crowd was happy to see their team win after a very tight game.