League

Whitton Park
Spectators: 6734 (Terracing: 5000, Seating: 1734, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Djamil Brahimi got the match started through his kick off. Thanks to some nice moves Otman Metidji could shoot a difficult shot in the 3rd minute, which Madjer Kourichi however easily saved by the left post. Otman Metidji received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 4th minute. Madjer Kourichi tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. A collision led to Ipswich getting a freekick after 5 minutes play. Youcef Baïri hit a great ball. Hadi Zaghidour might have been able to make a better finish in the 7th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Daniel Boufroura. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Hadi Zaghidour ran back to his position shaking his head. Réda Brahmia kicked well hit freekick during the 11th minute of the match. Madjer Kourichi made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Djamil Brahimi in the 16th minute of play. Daniel Boufroura showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Boumedienne Driouche in the 22nd minute of the match. 25 minutes into the match, Ipswich's goalkeeper Madjer Kourichi had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Otman Metidji. The audience thought a goal was coming when Djamil Brahimi got free with Madjer Kourichi in the 27th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. 30 minutes into the match, Whitton's goal looked a bit too open when Hadi Zaghidour came free, but Daniel Boufroura reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. When Hadi Zaghidour came up free with the goalie in the 40th minute, the Ipswich 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 Hadi Zaghidour couldn't finish the play. Djamil Brahimi fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 43rd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Madjer Kourichi having to interfere. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Djamil Brahimi in the 45th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Madjer Kourichi prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Boumedienne Driouche 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. Disappointed in the 0-2 score, the home team went to the dressing room to adjust tactics for the second half.

Boumedienne Driouche sent away a hard shot on goal in the 52nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Whitton's Berkwan Diss got a good chance for a goal in the 61st minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Anther Ben Cherif charged in rather forcefully in the 65th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Anther Ben Cherif the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Anther Ben Cherif hit a great freekick 65 minutes into the match. 66 minutes into the game, Otman Metidji cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 1-2. Madjer Kourichi was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. 72 minutes into the match, Whitton's goalkeeper Daniel Boufroura had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Anther Ben Cherif. After a defensive mix-up in Ipswich's zone, Djamil Brahimi stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Madjer Kourichi came out of the goal and Djamil Brahimi tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Anther Ben Cherif kicked well hit freekick during the 76th minute of the match. Madjer Kourichi showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Djamil Brahimi in the 82nd minute of the match. After 85 played minutes Ipswich got a freekick which was hit by Anther Ben Cherif. In the 87th minute, Anther Ben Cherif hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Otman Metidji received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 88th minute. Madjer Kourichi tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Whitton's Otman Metidji got a good chance for a goal in the 90th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Djamil Brahimi fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 96th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Madjer Kourichi having to interfere. The away crowd were delighted with the way their team had played and cheered loudly when the final whistle sounded. Ipswich walked away with the win, even though the match was close until the end.