League Play-Off

New Castle Park
Spectators: 34 (Terracing: 26, Seating: 8, VIP seats: 0) In the 3rd match minute, New Castle was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Abdelaziz Ziani to maneuver through the defense. If Amar Azem had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 4th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Hameur Boulebda stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Amar Azem's shot from short distance in the 7th minute. Lili Assad's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Hameur Boulebda read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 8th minute of play. 10 minutes into the match, New Castle's goal looked a bit too open when Amar Azem came free, but Hameur Boulebda reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Lili Assad blasted a shot towards the goal in the 13th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Hameur Boulebda having to make a save. Amar Azem's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Hameur Boulebda read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 14th minute of play. In the 20th match minute, Merrifield AFC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Farid Cohen to maneuver through the defense. 21 minutes into the match, New Castle's Youssef Meriem broke free and took a long shot that unfortunately flew wide. A fine initiative that could have resulted in a goal. New Castle's Madjid Adjani got a good chance for a goal in the 23rd minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Hameur Boulebda showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Amar Azem, who was totally free with the ball in the 32nd minute. Amar Azem sent away a hard shot on goal in the 40th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Mimoun Mimoun fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 43rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Krim Djahnine 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. Mimoun Mimoun was the one to do the kick off. 52 minutes into the game, Mimoun Mimoun cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-0. Krim Djahnine was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. If Lili Assad had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 56th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Madjid Adjani received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 64th minute. Krim Djahnine tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After some fancy dribbling in the 69th minute, Amar Azem managed to get in a good position for a shot. Merrifield AFC's supporters rose to their feet, but Amar Azem was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Hameur Boulebda breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Amar Azem sent away a hard shot on goal in the 75th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. In the 88th match minute, New Castle was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Youssef Meriem to maneuver through the defense. 92 minutes into the game, Karim Zaaf was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Merrifield AFC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave New Castle the free kick. Karim Zaaf hit a great freekick 92 minutes into the match. In the 96th match minute, New Castle was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Abdelaziz Ziani to maneuver through the defense. Lili Assad received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 97th minute. Hameur Boulebda tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere.