League Play-Off

Hereford Stadium
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Noureddine Temmam made the kick off which started today's match. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Guillaume Laurent El-Kenz in the 6th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Salim Fergani saved Hereford from getting behind. Guillaume Laurent El-Kenz sent away a hard shot on goal in the 9th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After 12 minutes of play, Hereford's Abderrahmane Boulebda made it 1-0 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Kasdi Merah was left in no man's land by his defense there! Kasdi Merah stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Noureddine Temmam's shot from short distance in the 15th minute. The audience thought a goal was coming when Abderrahmane Boulebda got free with Kasdi Merah in the 20th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Ali Merbah hit a great freekick 22 minutes into the match. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Salah Boniche during the 25th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. The referee blew the whistle for a penalty in the 24th minute of the game. One of Hereford:s players had nearly got his shirt torn off by an opponent while getting free in front of South Patrick Shores:s goal. Abdelaziz Khadra walked up to take care of the penalty kick. He was aiming for the top corner, but the ball went just outside the post. When South Patrick Shores's Guillaume Laurent El-Kenz in the 28th minute got a chance for a shot 28th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Hereford's goalie prevented a goal. Guillaume Laurent El-Kenz received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 31st minute. Salim Fergani tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 32nd minute, Abdelkader Said 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. Salim Fergani stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Guillaume Laurent El-Kenz's shot from short distance in the 34th minute. 38 minutes into the match, South Patrick Shores's Abdelaziz Khadra broke free and took a long shot that unfortunately flew wide. A fine initiative that could have resulted in a goal. Abdelkader Said fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 40th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Salim Fergani having to interfere. Noureddine Temmam 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. All the noise was coming from the home fans when the whistle went for half-time. The home team had fought hardest to put themselves in a deserved lead.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Guillaume Laurent El-Kenz stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Abdelkader Said in the 53rd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Salim Fergani prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Abderrahmane Boulebda fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 65th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Kasdi Merah having to interfere. Kasdi Merah showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Noureddine Temmam, who was totally free with the ball in the 67th minute. South Patrick Shores's Kasdi Merah played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Noureddine Temmam in the 70th minute of play. 73 minutes into the game, Fadel Benmabrouk was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. South Patrick Shores's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Hereford the free kick. After 73 played minutes South Patrick Shores got a freekick which was hit by Fadel Benmabrouk. A collision led to South Patrick Shores getting a freekick after 79 minutes play. Abdelkader Said hit a great ball. If Noureddine Temmam had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 83rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. If Abderrahmane Boulebda had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 90th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Abderrahmane Boulebda blasted a shot towards the goal in the 94th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Kasdi Merah having to make a save.