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Codnor Stadium
Spectators: 6726 (Terracing: 5000, Seating: 1726, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Rachid Kheyari kicked off to start the match. When Boussad Boulahfane came up free with the goalie in the 3rd minute, the Codnor United 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 Boussad Boulahfane couldn't finish the play. Fouad Merzekane scored 1-0 in the 4th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Rachid Arrache, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. Cherif Ayachi took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Rachid Kheyari, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Codnor United's Hamid Messaoud got a good chance for a goal in the 14th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Mohamed Djeballi struck a weak shot in the 17th minute. Rachid Arrache didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Codnor United. In the 19th minute, Fahim Aggoune ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Cherif Ayachi was frozen by the shot and now it was 1-2. In the 24th match minute, Royston United was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Hachem Allam to maneuver through the defense. When Chahid Arif fell near the penalty area in the 26th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Royston United's protests and gave Chahid Arif a yellow card for diving instead. After 26 played minutes Royston United got a freekick which was hit by Chahid Arif. After 27 minutes of play, Codnor United's Mohamed Djeballi made it 2-2 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Rachid Arrache was left in no man's land by his defense there! Rachid Arrache made a fantastic save in the 33rd minute, when Mohamed Djeballi sent off a good shot on target. Hamid Messaoud sent away a hard shot on goal in the 42nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Safi Oussalah kicked well hit freekick during the 43rd minute of the match. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Hamid Messaoud in the 45th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Rachid Arrache prevented the ball from getting in the gole. After the first half the score was level. The break gave the players a chance to catch their breath, whilst the managers went over the tactics with them again.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Hamid Messaoud to make the kick off. With a little luck, Codnor United's Cherif Ayachi got control of the ball when Fahim Aggoune tried to sneak it across the goal line. 58 minutes into the match, Royston United's goal looked a bit too open when Hamid Messaoud came free, but Rachid Arrache reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 65th match minute, Royston United was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Rachid Kheyari to maneuver through the defense. 69 minutes into the match, Royston United's goal looked a bit too open when Hamid Messaoud came free, but Rachid Arrache reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Mohamed Djeballi struck a weak shot in the 70th minute. Rachid Arrache didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Codnor United. Mohamed Djeballi sent away a hard shot on goal in the 72nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Boussad Boulahfane hit a great freekick 73 minutes into the match. Fahim Aggoune fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 75th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Cherif Ayachi having to interfere. Fahim Aggoune's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 77thth minute, Cherif Ayachi skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. 77 minutes into the game, Fahd Kholt was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Codnor United's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Royston United the free kick. After a rather tough play, Codnor United's Fahd Kholt got a free kick in the 77th minute. Codnor United's Cherif Ayachi proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 78th minute of the match, managed to save Codnor United from getting a goal against them. Fahim Aggoune struck a weak shot in the 80th minute. Cherif Ayachi didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Royston United. Fahim Aggoune spun around in front of the goal 83 minutes in the game, and got away a shot that, to his disappointment, went to the left of Codnor United's goal. Cherif Ayachi showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Rachid Kheyari in the 85th minute of the match. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Mohamed Djeballi in the 87th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Rachid Arrache prevented the ball from getting in the gole. The supporters of Royston United booed when Codnor United was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 88 match minutes in a wonderful position. Hamid Messaoud didn't get a good kick on the ball. Rachid Kheyari 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. Jussef Makkeb received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 97th minute. Cherif Ayachi tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere.