League Play-Off

Northeast Ithaca
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Mohammed Ahmed Ben Lacen took the kick off in the first half of the match. 5 minutes into the match, Elwood's goalkeeper Mustapha Bentifour had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Mouloud Fadhil Mohamed. In the 9th minute, Daniel Medjiba 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. In the 20th minute the ball was on its way in behind Elwood's goalkeeper Mustapha Bentifour, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Brahim Mecherara received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 21st minute. Albert Messaoudi tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. When Elwood's Brahim Mecherara in the 24th minute got a chance for a shot 24th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Northeast Ithaca AFC's goalie prevented a goal. Through an outstanding action, after 30 minutes, Mustapha Bentifour successfully got his hands on the ball before it slid into the goal at the right post. Mouloud Fadhil Mohamed received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 36th minute. Mustapha Bentifour tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Mustapha Bentifour made an important save on a dangerous shot by Mouloud Fadhil Mohamed in the 39th minute. Mohammed Ahmed Ben Lacen received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 45th minute. Albert Messaoudi tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Mouloud Fadhil Mohamed received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 48th minute. Mustapha Bentifour tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 0-0 after a close first half.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Daniel Medjiba was the one to do the kick off. Brahim Mecherara fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 58th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Albert Messaoudi having to interfere. Brahim Mecherara could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 60th minute of the match, but Albert Messaoudi made a huge save. After 62 played minutes, Northeast Ithaca AFC's Mahmoud Hima shot from a long distance, and at first it looked like the ball was going into the goal, but the goalkeeper Mustapha Bentifour came through and got his fingers on the ball before it flew over the goal line. He then quickly gripped the ball tighter before the forwards in Northeast Ithaca AFC reached it. Northeast Ithaca AFC's Albert Messaoudi proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 65th minute of the match, managed to save Northeast Ithaca AFC from getting a goal against them. In the 67th minute of the match Elwood got a corner. Northeast Ithaca AFC's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Lakhdar Djamel ran over to the corner to take the kick. A collision led to Elwood getting a freekick after 68 minutes play. Mohamed Ben Harkouk hit a great ball. In the 68th minute, Elwood's Mohamed Ben Harkouk fired away a free kick that almost went in the goal. Albert Messaoudi was prepared for the shot, but didn't have to make a play as the shot flew over the goal. In the 76th minute, Farid Ibrir hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Brahim Mecherara sent away a hard shot on goal in the 79th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. 81 minutes into the game, Ali Zaaf was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Northeast Ithaca AFC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Elwood the free kick. In the 81st minute, Ali Zaaf hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 86th minute Daniel Medjiba shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Mustapha Bentifour saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Albert Messaoudi made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Mohammed Ahmed Ben Lacen in the 87th minute of play. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Abdellah Abdessalam during the 89th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 89th match minute, Elwood was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Abdellah Abdessalam to maneuver through the defense. 90 minutes into the match, Northeast Ithaca AFC's Farid Ibrir broke free and took a long shot that unfortunately flew wide. A fine initiative that could have resulted in a goal. 93 minutes into the game, Northeast Ithaca AFC's Mouloud Fadhil Mohamed nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Mustapha Bentifour made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-0. Northeast Ithaca AFC's fans were exulted and cheered after their team won in a match that could easily have gone the other way.