League Play-Off

Stuart Park
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Abdelhamid Chebal made the kick off which started today's match. Fodil Bridji showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Noureddine Sakhri in the 3rd minute of the match. Abdelhamid Chebal fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 5th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Hameur Hamid having to interfere. A hard shot 10 in the game by Brahim Bougherra from a close distance when the talented Hameur Hamid managed to make a qualified save. Oak Valley FC's players were relieved. Brahim Bougherra who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 11thth minute tested the skills of Hameur Hamid when he managed to save the team from getting behind. After 12 played minutes Oak Valley FC got a freekick which was hit by Abdelnacer Besseghir. In the 17th minute, Abderrachid Khendu made a precise shot to the right of Fodil Bridji. Stuart's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 0-1. If Abderrachid Khendu had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 24th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Noureddine Sakhri fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 27th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Fodil Bridji having to interfere. 28 minutes into the game, Ismael Kerkar was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Stuart's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Oak Valley FC the free kick. The supporters of Oak Valley FC booed when Stuart was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 28 match minutes in a wonderful position. Ismael Kerkar didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 30th minute, Abderrachid Khendu 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. After having played for 31 minutes, Abdelhamid Chebal managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Stuart's supporters crossed their fingers, but Abdelhamid Chebal was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. If Noureddine Sakhri had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 35th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Hameur Bahari during the 36th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After a rather tough play, Stuart's Hameur Bahari got a free kick in the 37th minute. Brahim Bougherra fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 40th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Hameur Hamid having to interfere. Oak Valley FC's defense didn't have a chance, in the 45th minute, when Abdelhamid Chebal scored to the left of an out of position Hameur Hamid, making the score, 1-1.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Abderrachid Khendu to strike the kick off in the second half. Ismael Kerkar sent away a hard shot on goal in the 51st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 56 minutes into the match, Oak Valley FC's goal looked a bit too open when Brahim Bougherra came free, but Hameur Hamid reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 61st minute, Noureddine Sakhri made a precise shot to the right of Fodil Bridji. Stuart's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 1-2. Stuart's Hameur Bahari got his second yellow card of the match in the 64th minute. The referee ordered Hameur Bahari off the ground. Hameur Bahari kicked well hit freekick during the 65th minute of the match. Mohamed Hamouda shot from long distance in the 66th minute, but Fodil Bridji was prepared and stopped the ball at the left post. After 67 minutes of play, Oak Valley FC's Abderrachid Khendu made it 1-3 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Fodil Bridji was left in no man's land by his defense there! If Noureddine Sakhri had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 70th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. A collision led to Stuart getting a freekick after 71 minutes play. Ismael Kerkar hit a great ball. Brahim Bougherra fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 78th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Hameur Hamid having to interfere. The Oak Valley FC supporters could be heard counting down the last seconds of the match. They errupted in celebration when the whistle blew, knowing Oak Valley FC would go home with victory in their luggage after a match that easily could have ended differently.