League Play-Off

Takoma Park
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Mohammad Reda Madouni got the match started through his kick off. 10 minutes into the match, Matamoras's goalkeeper Abdelaziz El-Kenz had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Cheikha Bentifour. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Boudjemaa Bensaoula during the 11th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. With a little luck, Matamoras's Abdelaziz El-Kenz got control of the ball when Cheikha Bentifour tried to sneak it across the goal line. Cheikha Bentifour struck a weak shot in the 14th minute. Abdelaziz El-Kenz didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Takoma. Madjid Bruel stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Mohammad Reda Madouni's shot from short distance in the 16th minute. When Fodil Daham fell near the penalty area in the 17th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Takoma's protests and gave Fodil Daham a yellow card for diving instead. Mohammad Reda Madouni scored 0-1 in the 18th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Madjid Bruel, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Madjid Bruel showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Rachid Benzine, who was totally free with the ball in the 22nd minute. 24 minutes into the match, Takoma's goal looked a bit too open when Rachid Benzine came free, but Madjid Bruel reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Ismaël Belaout charged in rather forcefully in the 28th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Ismaël Belaout the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After 31 played minutes Matamoras got a freekick which was hit by Ismaël Belaout. After a defensive mix-up in Matamoras's zone, Cheikha Bentifour stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Abdelaziz El-Kenz came out of the goal and Cheikha Bentifour tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Thanks to some nice moves Fodil Daham could shoot a difficult shot in the 37th minute, which Abdelaziz El-Kenz however easily saved by the left post. Madjid Bruel showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Mohammad Reda Madouni, who was totally free with the ball in the 40th minute. Rachid Benzine struck a weak shot in the 41st minute. Madjid Bruel didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Matamoras.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Yacine Kerkar to make the kick off. 53 minutes into the game, Matamoras's Cheikha Belmellat nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Madjid Bruel made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-2. In the 57thth minute of the game Mohammad Reda Madouni who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Takoma's Madjid Bruel was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Madjid Bruel showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Mohammad Reda Madouni, who was totally free with the ball in the 59th minute. Rachid Benzine's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Madjid Bruel read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 65th minute of play. After a rather tough play, Matamoras's Cheikha Belmellat got a free kick in the 67th minute. When Rachid Benzine, who was free, got the in front of the goal in the 70 minute he wasn't focused and tipped the ball just over the goal. The Madjid Bruel was delighted since the ball would have got in if it had gone under the crossbar. Rachid Benzine fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 77th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Madjid Bruel having to interfere. Takoma's Madjid Bruel proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 79th minute of the match, managed to save Takoma from getting a goal against them. After a rather tough play, Takoma's Khair ad-Din Bencheikh got a free kick in the 82nd minute. Madjid Bruel made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Mohammad Reda Madouni in the 93rd minute of play. Matamoras's supporters were very happy and cheered loudly because their team had won after a very close match.