League Play-Off

Mount Gilead
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Abdelaziz Khendu made the kick off which started today's match. Tedj Lamine Kab took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 3rd minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Hemza Lacen. East Millinocket FC's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. In the 4th minute the ball was on its way in behind East Millinocket FC's goalkeeper Hemza Lacen, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Hachemi Hamdoud received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 6th minute. Hemza Lacen tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Hemza Lacen was in exellent shape and made a fantastic save when he, in the 9th minute of the match, managed to get hold of the ball after a long shot from Mustapha Derrida. After 19 played minutes Hachemi Hamdoud rounded East Millinocket FC's defense and shot a beautiful shot into goal via left pole - 2-0. East Millinocket FC's Hemza Lacen played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Hachemi Hamdoud in the 30th minute of play. If Abdelaziz Khendu had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 35th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Abdelaziz Khendu's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Abd al-Asis Meskine read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 37th minute of play. Tedj Lamine Kab hit a great freekick 38 minutes into the match. 41 minutes into the match, East Millinocket FC's goal looked a bit too open when Hachemi Hamdoud came free, but Hemza Lacen reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Tahar Sakhri fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 44th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Abd al-Asis Meskine having to interfere. The referee felt a red card was in order, 49 minutes into the game, when Faouzi Maillot put in a rough tackle. Brahim Ouyahia shot the penalty kick by force right in the crossbar. No goal. All the noise was coming from the home fans when the whistle went for half-time. The home team had fought hardest to put themselves in a deserved lead.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Hachemi Hamdoud made a kick off. The supporters of Mount Gilead FC booed when East Millinocket FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 55 match minutes in a wonderful position. Abdelaziz Khendu didn't get a good kick on the ball. Abdel Saïfi received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 56th minute. Hemza Lacen tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Abdel Saïfi sent away a hard shot on goal in the 59th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Abdel Saïfi sent away a hard shot on goal in the 64th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. After having played for 70 minutes, Tahar Sakhri managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. East Millinocket FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Tahar Sakhri was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Abd al-Asis Meskine showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Tahar Sakhri in the 74th minute of the match. Tahar Sakhri fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 78th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Abd al-Asis Meskine having to interfere. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Tahar Sakhri during the 82nd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After a rather tough play, East Millinocket FC's Tahar Sakhri got a free kick in the 82nd minute. In the 84th minute, Hachemi Hamdoud made a precise shot to the right of Hemza Lacen. East Millinocket FC's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 3-0. Hemza Lacen came out of the goal in the 88th minute to try and stop a shot by Mount Gilead FC's Abdel Saïfi. But to his dismay, Abdel Saïfi quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 4-0. 97 minutes into the match, Mount Gilead FC's goalkeeper Abd al-Asis Meskine had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Tahar Sakhri. Tahar Sakhri received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 98th minute. Abd al-Asis Meskine tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Tahar Sakhri struck a weak shot in the 100th minute. Abd al-Asis Meskine didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for East Millinocket FC. The crowd rose to their feet and cheered when the referee blew the final whistle. Mount Gilead FC had won after a very even match.