League

Plumstead Stadium
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Fahhad Al Mofede took the kick off in the first half of the match. 9 minutes into the game, Mohammad Al Habshi cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-0. Raed Al Khobaize was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Fahhad Al Mofede during the 11th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Fahhad Al Mofede hit a great freekick 11 minutes into the match. In the 13thth minute of the game Morjan Al Abdullah who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but St Annes on Sea's Raed Al Khobaize was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. After 19 played minutes St Annes on Sea got a freekick which was hit by Meshal Al Banai. 23 minutes into the match, Plumstead AFC's Mohammad Al Habshi sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Raed Al Khobaize narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Fahhad Al Mofede received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 26th minute. Mansour Al Bana tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. 35 minutes into the match, St Annes on Sea's goal looked a bit too open when Morjan Al Abdullah came free, but Raed Al Khobaize reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Morjan Al Abdullah in the 36th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Raed Al Khobaize prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Morjan Al Abdullah fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 38th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Raed Al Khobaize having to interfere. Raed Al Khobaize was out of position in the 43 minute of play, and Mohammad Al Habshi capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Mohammad Al Habshi really showed his touch with that goal: 3-0. 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.

The wind increased when Morjan Al Abdullah made the kick off in the second half. 51 minutes into the game, Riad Boften was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Plumstead AFC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave St Annes on Sea the free kick. A collision led to Plumstead AFC getting a freekick after 51 minutes play. Riad Boften hit a great ball. 53 minutes into the game, Morjan Al Abdullah cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 4-0. Raed Al Khobaize was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. After some fancy dribbling in the 57th minute, Mohammad Al Habshi managed to get in a good position for a shot. Plumstead AFC's supporters rose to their feet, but Mohammad Al Habshi was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Raed Al Khobaize breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Anwar Al Ghanem hit a great freekick 58 minutes into the match. Raed Al Khobaize took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Morjan Al Abdullah, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 66 minutes into the match, St Annes on Sea's goal looked a bit too open when Morjan Al Abdullah came free, but Raed Al Khobaize reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. During the 73rd minute of the match Riad Boften completely mistimed his tackle and brought down his opponent. The referee gave Riad Boften a yellow card, his second in the match, which meant he could no longer take part in the game. In the 74th match minute, Plumstead AFC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Riad Boften to maneuver through the defense. In the 81st minute, Sadeq Al Sharah 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 82nd minute, Fahhad Al Mofede 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. When Plumstead AFC's Mohammad Al Habshi in the 85th minute got a chance for a shot 85th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye St Annes on Sea's goalie prevented a goal. Mansour Al Bana showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Fahhad Al Mofede in the 86th minute of the match. Raed Al Khobaize showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Mohammad Al Habshi, who was totally free with the ball in the 89th minute. Yasser Al Asuosi sent away a hard shot on goal in the 90th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Plumstead AFC's Mansour Al Bana played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Fahhad Al Mofede in the 94th minute of play.