League Play-Off

White Marsh
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Mustapha Djaout kicked off to start the match. In the 8th minute the ball was on its way in behind White Marsh's goalkeeper Noureddine Sofiane, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. In the 10th minute Kateb Chaib shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Noureddine Sofiane saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 11 minutes into the match, Mohamed Drid had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Yacine Drid. Smithfield's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Mohamed Drid was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 2-0. After 15 played minutes Smithfield got a freekick which was hit by Mourad Zenia. Through an outstanding action, after 16 minutes, Yacine Drid successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. Mohamed Drid received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 19th minute. Yacine Drid tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Noureddine Sofiane took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Kateb Chaib, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Mourad Zenia hit a great freekick 26 minutes into the match. The supporters of White Marsh booed when Smithfield was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 31 match minutes in a wonderful position. Zoheir Boniche didn't get a good kick on the ball. Mustapha Djaout received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 33rd minute. Yacine Drid tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Kateb Chaib took the ball and in the 34 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Noureddine Sofiane. Noureddine Sofiane dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 2-1. Tayeb Mezdad struck a weak shot in the 40th minute. Noureddine Sofiane didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Smithfield. Kateb Chaib sent away a hard shot on goal in the 42nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After 45 played minutes Mustapha Djaout rounded Smithfield's defense and shot a beautiful shot into goal via left pole - 3-1. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 3-1 at half-time.

The wind increased when Kateb Chaib made the kick off in the second half. After a defensive mix-up in White Marsh's zone, Tayeb Mezdad stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Noureddine Sofiane came out of the goal and Tayeb Mezdad tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Mohamed Drid fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 58th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Yacine Drid having to interfere. Yacine Drid stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Mustapha Djaout's shot from short distance in the 60th minute. If Mohamed Drid had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 64th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Mustapha Djaout sent away a hard shot on goal in the 70th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Mohamed Drid struck a weak shot in the 77th minute. Yacine Drid didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for White Marsh. With a little luck, White Marsh's Noureddine Sofiane got control of the ball when Kateb Chaib tried to sneak it across the goal line. When Smithfield's Kateb Chaib in the 91st minute got a chance for a shot 91st didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye White Marsh's goalie prevented a goal. White Marsh were really happy, having secured the victory after a very even contest. They thanked the players of Smithfield for a fine match.