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Grove Stadium
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) Safi Betroni made the kick off and thus started the match. After 4 minutes of play, the referee blew the whistle. It was a penalty for Grove! Abderrazek Achoui made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Belkacem Bahari in the 7th minute of play. After 9 played minutes Alger United got a freekick which was hit by Nouh Kazi. Adel Zarabi showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Safi Betroni, who was totally free with the ball in the 11th minute. Abderrazek Achoui showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Kateb Soltani, who was totally free with the ball in the 13th minute. In the 17th minute of the match Hachem Douadi shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Abderrazek Achoui showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. Adel Zarabi showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Safi Betroni, who was totally free with the ball in the 22nd minute. Abderrazek Achoui took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Belkacem Bahari, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 33 minutes into the match, Alger United's goal looked a bit too open when Safi Betroni came free, but Adel Zarabi reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After 35 played minutes Safi Betroni rounded Alger United's defense and shot a beautiful shot into goal via left pole - 1-0. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Larbi Boutella during the 38th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 38th minute, Larbi Boutella hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Abderrazek Achoui took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Kateb Soltani, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Belkacem Bahari fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 45th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Abderrazek Achoui having to interfere. The supporters of Alger United booed when Grove was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 46 match minutes in a wonderful position. Larbi Boutella didn't get a good kick on the ball. Kateb Soltani sent away a hard shot on goal in the 47th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. The away team players looked dejected as the walked off the pitch at half time. They had fought hard, but were still losing 1-0.

The wind increased when Belkacem Bahari made the kick off in the second half. After 52 minutes, Slimane Bentaala mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Grove and the Alger United players grew even worse after the yellow card. Adel Zarabi showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Safi Betroni, who was totally free with the ball in the 54th minute. Kateb Soltani in the 55thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Abderrazek Achoui, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. A collision led to Grove getting a freekick after 56 minutes play. Slimane Bentaala hit a great ball. After having played for 59 minutes, Safi Betroni managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Grove's supporters crossed their fingers, but Safi Betroni was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Abderrazek Achoui showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Belkacem Bahari, who was totally free with the ball in the 67th minute. In the 69th match minute, Alger United was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Adib Bahmane to maneuver through the defense. Adel Zarabi took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Safi Betroni, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 87 minutes into the match, Alger United's goal looked a bit too open when Safi Betroni came free, but Adel Zarabi reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. When Alger United's Belkacem Bahari in the 89th minute got a chance for a shot 89th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Grove's goalie prevented a goal. Alger United's Belkacem Bahari got a good chance for a goal in the 93rd minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. The audience thought a goal was coming when Kateb Soltani got free with Abderrazek Achoui in the 94th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort.