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Croughton
Spectators: 6726 (Terracing: 5000, Seating: 1726, VIP seats: 0) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Anthar Ramdane took the kick off in the first half of the match. After 4 played minutes, Croughton's Salah Fadela shot from a long distance, and at first it looked like the ball was going into the goal, but the goalkeeper Abdallah Salhi came through and got his fingers on the ball before it flew over the goal line. He then quickly gripped the ball tighter before the forwards in Croughton reached it. Anthar Ramdane sent away a hard shot on goal in the 5th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. When Halifax FC's Anthar Ramdane in the 9th minute got a chance for a shot 9th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Croughton's goalie prevented a goal. 12 minutes had been played when some careless play by Croughton's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Malek Aouni was slow to take the kick. During this time Halifax FC's players had a chance to rest. The corner first didn't look so dangerous but when Rabah Beaufort got the ball he succeeded in some way to get through the defenders to deliver a very hard score. Result 0-1. 12 minutes into the match. 15 minutes in the game, Rabah Kherchi fired away an excellent shot, which passed to the side of the right post without Abdallah Salhi having to interfere. In the 17th match minute, Halifax FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Noureddine Choaïb to maneuver through the defense. 19 minutes into the match, Croughton's goal looked a bit too open when Anthar Ramdane came free, but Abdul Zarabi reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. When Andaz Debbagh came up free with the goalie in the 23rd minute, the Croughton fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Andaz Debbagh couldn't finish the play. Andaz Debbagh received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 27th minute. Abdallah Salhi tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After 31 minutes, Malek Aouni mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Halifax FC and the Croughton players grew even worse after the yellow card. The supporters of Croughton booed when Halifax FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 31 match minutes in a wonderful position. Malek Aouni didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 34th minute Youssef Mansouri shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Abdul Zarabi saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Abdallah Salhi showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Rabah Kherchi, who was totally free with the ball in the 37th minute. In the 41stth minute of the game Anthar Ramdane who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Croughton's Abdul Zarabi was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. After having played for 45 minutes, Youssef Mansouri managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Halifax FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Youssef Mansouri was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Abdallah Salhi took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Rabah Kherchi, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After the first half Halifax FC were leading 0-1. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

Andaz Debbagh fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 51st minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Abdallah Salhi having to interfere. In the 52nd match minute, Halifax FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Bilal Baroudi to maneuver through the defense. A collision led to Halifax FC getting a freekick after 57 minutes play. Yacine Mekloufi hit a great ball. Anthar Ramdane struck a weak shot in the 61st minute. Abdul Zarabi didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Halifax FC. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Anthar Ramdane in the 63rd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Abdul Zarabi prevented the ball from getting in the gole. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Andaz Debbagh in the 65th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Abdallah Salhi saved Halifax FC from getting behind. Youssef Mansouri fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 70th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Abdul Zarabi having to interfere. Amzun Derbouz kicked well hit freekick during the 76th minute of the match. The supporters of Croughton booed when Halifax FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 80 match minutes in a wonderful position. Bilal Baroudi didn't get a good kick on the ball. Abdallah Salhi showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Rabah Kherchi, who was totally free with the ball in the 82nd minute. 89 minutes into the match, Halifax FC's Anthar Ramdane sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Abdul Zarabi narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Croughton's Abdul Zarabi proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 94th minute of the match, managed to save Croughton from getting a goal against them. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. Halifax FC had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.