League Play-Off

Finley
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) Momence's Hicham Hadj Aïssa started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. Amar Larfaoui made an important save on a dangerous shot by Mustapha Azem in the 5th minute. When Finley FC's Dida Megharia in the 7th minute got a chance for a shot 7th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Momence's goalie prevented a goal. Finley FC's Abdelmalek Adjani played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Amine Djahnine in the 11th minute of play. Momence's Hicham Hadj Aïssa got a good chance for a goal in the 14th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. In the 16th match minute, Momence was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Ahmed Harkouk to maneuver through the defense. Mustapha Azem received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 19th minute. Amar Larfaoui tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Amine Djahnine struck a weak shot in the 26th minute. Abdelmalek Adjani didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Momence. Hicham Hadj Aïssa fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 28th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Abdelmalek Adjani having to interfere. If Amine Djahnine had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 30th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Momence's Hicham Hadj Aïssa got a good chance for a goal in the 36th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. After a rather tough play, Finley FC's Rabah Bella got a free kick in the 39th minute. Amar Larfaoui made an important save on a dangerous shot by Mustapha Azem in the 44th minute. Abdelmalek Adjani made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Amine Djahnine in the 47th minute of play. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

The wind increased when Dida Megharia made the kick off in the second half. In the 51st minute, Momence's Amine Djahnine dribbled the ball into the box and hit a shot with the outside of his foot, sending the keeper the wrong way. 0-1. After some fancy dribbling in the 57th minute, Mustapha Azem managed to get in a good position for a shot. Finley FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Mustapha Azem was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Amar Larfaoui breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. In the 62nd match minute, Momence was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Cheb Boudjedra to maneuver through the defense. Finley FC's Abdelaziz Saïfi couldn't find anyone to pass the ball to, so he shot a long shot towards the goal in the 63rd minute. The shot went wide which resulted in a goal kick for Momence. In the 65th minute, Cheb Boudjedra hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 66th minute of the match Abdelaziz Saïfi shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Amar Larfaoui showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. In the 68th minute, one of Finley FC: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 Finley FC. Abdelmalek Adjani made an important save on a dangerous shot by Amine Djahnine in the 76th minute. In the 76th minute, Hocine Djebbour hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the last second Abdelmalek Adjani throw himself and got hold of the ball when Hicham Hadj Aïssa in the 78thth minute from his position got away a shot towards the right post. 82 minutes into the game, Hicham Hadj Aïssa recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Abdelmalek Adjani. Hicham Hadj Aïssa showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 0-2. Amar Larfaoui made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Mustapha Azem in the 86th minute of play. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Mustapha Azem in the 90th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Amar Larfaoui saved Momence from getting behind. In the 91st minute, Cheb Boudjedra hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The Momence supporters could be heard counting down the last seconds of the match. They errupted in celebration when the whistle blew, knowing Momence would go home with victory in their luggage after a match that easily could have ended differently.