League Play-Off

West Odessa Park
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Tedj Bouguerra made the kick off which started today's match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Nordine Hamrouche in the 4th minute of play forced West Odessa's goalkeeper Fawzi Boulmerka to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After 8 minutes of play, West Odessa's Tedj Bouguerra made it 1-0 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Faouzi Zenia was left in no man's land by his defense there! An unexpectedly hard shot by Tedj Bouguerra in the 17th minute of play forced Othello's goalkeeper Faouzi Zenia to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After some careless play in the West Odessa defense, Fadhil Kourichi kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Fawzi Boulmerka. The West Odessa fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Fawzi Boulmerka should have stopped the shot. 25 minutes into the game, Nordine Hamrouche cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-2. Fawzi Boulmerka was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. 30 minutes into the game, Othello's Fadhil Kourichi nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Fawzi Boulmerka made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-3. After having played for 33 minutes, Fadhil Kourichi managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Othello's supporters crossed their fingers, but Fadhil Kourichi was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. After a defensive mix-up in West Odessa's zone, Fadhil Kourichi stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Fawzi Boulmerka came out of the goal and Fadhil Kourichi tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. After a rather tough play, West Odessa's Tedj Bouguerra got a free kick in the 39th minute. 40 minutes into the match, West Odessa's goal looked a bit too open when Nordine Hamrouche came free, but Fawzi Boulmerka reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 47th minute, Nordine Hamrouche ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Fawzi Boulmerka was frozen by the shot and now it was 1-4. The West Odessa players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. Othello were winning 1-4.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Nordine Hamrouche to strike the kick off in the second half. 56 minutes into the match, Othello's goal looked a bit too open when Tedj Bouguerra came free, but Faouzi Zenia reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 57 minutes into the game, West Odessa's Tedj Bouguerra nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Faouzi Zenia made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 2-4. Fadhil Kourichi succeeded in the game's 64th minute to shoot an unreachable shot under the crossbar and scored - 2-5. Abdellah Medjadi Boniche kicked well hit freekick during the 68th minute of the match. After some careless play in the Othello defense, Chaba Bouteflika kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Faouzi Zenia. The Othello fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Faouzi Zenia should have stopped the shot. Fawzi Boulmerka stood somewhat misplaced when Nordine Hamrouche came free in front of goal and shot 3-6 to the left of him in the 73 minute. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Fadhil Kourichi in the 76th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Fawzi Boulmerka saved West Odessa from getting behind. The crowd rose to their feet as Othello's Fadhil Kourichi slotted home a wonderful shot that went in to the left of Fawzi Boulmerka. That made the score 3-7 after 82 minutes of play. A collision led to West Odessa getting a freekick after 89 minutes play. Djabir Djaout hit a great ball. After 97 minutes of play, West Odessa's Chaba Bouteflika made it 4-8 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Faouzi Zenia was left in no man's land by his defense there!