League Play-Off

Albion Park
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Krim Medjani started the match with the kick off. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Krim Medjani in the 9th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Amar Zitouni saved Cambrian from getting behind. In the 15th minute the ball was on its way in behind Cambrian's goalkeeper Amar Zitouni, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Tedj Zarabi came free with the goalkeeper in the 18th minute of the match, and shot straight on target. The shot was a little too simple and Amar Zitouni could save by the left post. If Krim Medjani had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 21st minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Amar Zitouni made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Krim Medjani in the 26th minute of play. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Abdelhamid Cherrad in the 31st minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Hamid Morceli prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Tedj Zarabi 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. After some fancy dribbling in the 38th minute, Krim Medjani managed to get in a good position for a shot. Albion FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Krim Medjani was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Amar Zitouni breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. 40 minutes into the match, Cambrian's goalkeeper Amar Zitouni had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Abd al-Asis Yacine. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Karim Dahleb to make the kick off. Krim Medjani blasted a shot towards the goal in the 55th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Amar Zitouni having to make a save. After a rather tough play, Cambrian's Abdelhamid Morceli got a free kick in the 56th minute. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Abdelhamid Morceli during the 62nd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After having played for 64 minutes, Krim Medjani managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Albion FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Krim Medjani was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Krim Medjani's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Amar Zitouni read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 66th minute of play. In the 69th minute, Abd al-Asis Yacine left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Albion FC fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 1-0. 75 minutes into the match, Cambrian's goal looked a bit too open when Abd al-Asis Yacine came free, but Amar Zitouni reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Amar Zitouni showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Abd al-Asis Yacine, who was totally free with the ball in the 76th minute. When Albion FC's Tedj Zarabi in the 79th minute got a chance for a shot 79th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Cambrian's goalie prevented a goal. If Abdelhamid Cherrad had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 83rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Abd al-Asis Yacine recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 87th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Krim Medjani sent away a hard shot on goal in the 89th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Cambrian's Amar Zitouni played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Abd al-Asis Yacine in the 96th minute of play. Albion FC walked away with a well-earned victory that was much celebrated by the crowd.