League

Halifax
Spectators: 6727 (Terracing: 5000, Seating: 1727, VIP seats: 0) After a defensive mix-up in Altrincham's zone, Badaz Assous stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Amzun Chebal came out of the goal and Badaz Assous tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. When the match had gone on for 9 minutes, Abbes Saïd-Guerni put it in 0-1 from a short distance just to the right of Hakim Fadhil. After having played for 14 minutes, Nazir Guergour managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Altrincham's supporters crossed their fingers, but Nazir Guergour was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. After having played for 15 minutes, Abbes Saïd-Guerni managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Altrincham's supporters crossed their fingers, but Abbes Saïd-Guerni was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Naïm Madjer kicked well hit freekick during the 19th minute of the match. A hard shot 21 in the game by Arkam Boubekeur from a close distance when the talented Amzun Chebal managed to make a qualified save. Altrincham's players were relieved. If Badaz Assous had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 23rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Amzun Chebal showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Badaz Assous in the 28th minute of the match. Anas Mamouni took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 34th minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Amzun Chebal. Altrincham's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. 36 minutes into the match, Altrincham's goalkeeper Amzun Chebal had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Arkam Boubekeur. 38 minutes into the match, Altrincham's goalkeeper Amzun Chebal had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Arkam Boubekeur. Altrincham's Safy Khaldi got a good chance for a goal in the 42nd minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. After 47 played minutes Halifax got a freekick which was hit by Ziad Zeghoudi. After the first half Altrincham were leading 0-1. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Badaz Assous to make the kick off. Badaz Assous fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 54th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Amzun Chebal having to interfere. Amzun Chebal took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Badaz Assous, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Arkam Boubekeur in the 61st minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Amzun Chebal prevented the ball from getting in the gole. After a defensive mix-up in Halifax's zone, Safy Khaldi stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Hakim Fadhil came out of the goal and Safy Khaldi tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Hakim Fadhil showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Abbes Saïd-Guerni in the 68th minute of the match. Amzun Chebal made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Badaz Assous in the 69th minute of play. In the 77th minute the ball was on its way in behind Altrincham's goalkeeper Amzun Chebal, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Abbes Saïd-Guerni sent away a hard shot on goal in the 80th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. In the 82nd match minute, Halifax was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Daho Kheyari to maneuver through the defense. Safy Khaldi came free with the goalkeeper in the 83rd minute of the match, and shot straight on target. The shot was a little too simple and Hakim Fadhil could save by the left post. Amzun Chebal showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Badaz Assous, who was totally free with the ball in the 86th minute. Safy Khaldi received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 90th minute. Hakim Fadhil tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Safy Khaldi succeeded to score despite a near miss that spronge from right pole into the goal to 0-2 in the 93rd playminute. The away crowd were delighted with the way their team had played and cheered loudly when the final whistle sounded. Altrincham walked away with the win, even though the match was close until the end.