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Spalding
Spectators: 6747 (Terracing: 5000, Seating: 1747, VIP seats: 0) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Anouar Kerkar made the kick off which started today's match. Chahid Drid kicked well hit freekick during the 2nd minute of the match. If Zidan Banouas had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 3rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. 15 minutes into the game, Fadhil El Hadi cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-0. Abdelhafid Chaib was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Djallal El Kenz came out of the goal in the 18th minute to try and stop a shot by Stourport on Severn's Anouar Kerkar. But to his dismay, Anouar Kerkar quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 1-1. Chahid Drid charged in rather forcefully in the 22nd minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Chahid Drid the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 22nd match minute, Stourport on Severn was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Chahid Drid to maneuver through the defense. The supporters of Stourport on Severn booed when Spalding AFC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 24 match minutes in a wonderful position. Riad Rodesli didn't get a good kick on the ball. Anouar Kerkar kicked well hit freekick during the 25th minute of the match. Massoud Ahmed hit a great freekick 27 minutes into the match. After a defensive mix-up in Spalding AFC's zone, Sofiane Fellahi stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Djallal El Kenz came out of the goal and Sofiane Fellahi tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Zidan Banouas struck a weak shot in the 33rd minute. Abdelhafid Chaib didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Spalding AFC. Stourport on Severn's goalkeeper couldn't reach when Zidan Banouas 37 minutes into the game got a good kick on the ball which found its way into goal just inside left pole. 2-1. Anouar Kerkar received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 41st minute. Djallal El Kenz tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. 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 players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Zidan Banouas was the one to do the kick off. A collision led to Stourport on Severn getting a freekick after 51 minutes play. Ishak Bitat hit a great ball. Djallal El Kenz showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Anouar Kerkar in the 66th minute of the match. If Sofiane Fellahi had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 72nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. If Anouar Kerkar had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 74th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After 76 played minutes Spalding AFC got a freekick which was hit by Massoud Ahmed. If Anouar Kerkar had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 83rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Fadhil El Hadi sent away a hard shot on goal in the 92nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Spalding AFC's supporters were highly satisfied with the result. They cheered their team of the pitch, having watched them win a very even match.