League

Steeple Claydon
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) Al-Ahli's Matey Dachevski started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. Clud Almagro made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Falah Al Qattan in the 3rd minute of play. Mosalam Al Srae showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Matey Dachevski in the 5th minute of the match. When the match had gone on for 16 minutes, Matey Dachevski put it in 0-3 from a short distance just to the right of Mosalam Al Srae. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Mamdouh Hayat in the 19th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Mosalam Al Srae prevented the ball from getting in the gole. In the 20thth minute of the game Matey Dachevski who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Steeple Claydon City's Mosalam Al Srae was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Mamdouh Hayat recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 23rd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Steeple Claydon City's Mosalam Al Srae played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Matey Dachevski in the 26th minute of play. 26 minutes into the game, Othman Al Shaikh was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Al-Ahli's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Steeple Claydon City the free kick. After a rather tough play, Al-Ahli's Othman Al Shaikh got a free kick in the 27th minute. The Al-Ahli fans' excitement grew in the 32nd match minute when Al-Ahli's Matey Dachevski looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 0-5 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. In the 36thth minute of the game Mamdouh Hayat who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Steeple Claydon City's Mosalam Al Srae was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. 38 minutes into the game, Matey Dachevski cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-6. Mosalam Al Srae was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Matey Dachevski struck a weak shot in the 41st minute. Mosalam Al Srae didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Al-Ahli. Mosalam Al Srae made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Matey Dachevski in the 42nd minute of play. After some careless play in the Steeple Claydon City defense, Matey Dachevski kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Mosalam Al Srae. The Steeple Claydon City fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Mosalam Al Srae should have stopped the shot. Even after changing tactics the home team jogged off the field with a 0-7 deficit. They would have to work harder if they wanted to turn things around in the second half.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Falah Al Qattan stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. The audience was convinced that Matey Dachevski's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Mosalam Al Srae was relentless in the 59th minute of the game. Matey Dachevski in the 60thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Mosalam Al Srae, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. 62 minutes into the game, Matey Dachevski cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-8. Mosalam Al Srae was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. 65 minutes into the match Matey Dachevski climbed in front of goal and pressed up 0-9 in the right cross behind a totally surprised Mosalam Al Srae. Nasser Taqi hit a great freekick 71 minutes into the match. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Matey Dachevski in the 72nd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Mosalam Al Srae saved Steeple Claydon City from getting behind. After 74 played minutes Steeple Claydon City got a freekick which was hit by Ammar Al Sharah. Mosalam Al Srae was a little too slow when Matey Dachevski got a fine hit on the ball which went right into the goal in the 76th minute. The score was now 0-10. Matey Dachevski in the 79thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Mosalam Al Srae, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. Shabeb Al Sherazi kicked well hit freekick during the 80th minute of the match. Mosalam Al Srae acted impressively in front of the goal and made a superb save when he, in the 81st minute, took the ball on the long shot from 최 마. Othman Al Shaikh struck a weak shot in the 83rd minute. Mosalam Al Srae didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Al-Ahli. 85 minutes into the game, Matey Dachevski recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Mosalam Al Srae. Matey Dachevski showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 0-11. After having played for 95 minutes, Mamdouh Hayat managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Al-Ahli's supporters crossed their fingers, but Mamdouh Hayat was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal.