League

Harrogate Stadium
Spectators: 6726 (Terracing: 5000, Seating: 1726, VIP seats: 0) Abdelmalek Nekkar made the kick off and thus started the match. Fawzi Benzaghou received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 10th minute. Souad Benichou tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After 15 minutes, Abdelmalek Nekkar made it 1-0 with a short kick to the right side. Kirkby in Ashfield AFC's Souad Benichou tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. 22 minutes into the match, Harrogate FC's goal looked a bit too open when Bachir Akvayli came free, but Nasreddine Madouni reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Fawzi Benzaghou's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 25thth minute, Souad Benichou skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. A collision led to Harrogate FC getting a freekick after 27 minutes play. Sahrane Achiou hit a great ball. Ismael Azem hit a great freekick 30 minutes into the match. Fawzi Benzaghou received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 40th minute. Souad Benichou tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. 43 minutes into the match, Harrogate FC's goal looked a bit too open when Bachir Akvayli came free, but Nasreddine Madouni reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 44thth minute of the game Abdelmalek Nekkar who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Kirkby in Ashfield AFC's Souad Benichou was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. If Fawzi Benzaghou had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 47th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Hassan Badis made a kick off. 51 minutes into the game, Sabri Zeghoudi was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Harrogate FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Kirkby in Ashfield AFC the free kick. After 51 played minutes Harrogate FC got a freekick which was hit by Sabri Zeghoudi. In the 53rd match minute, Harrogate FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Sabri Zeghoudi to maneuver through the defense. 59 minutes in the game, Bachir Akvayli fired away an excellent shot, which passed to the side of the right post without Nasreddine Madouni having to interfere. 71 minutes into the game, Yidir Firoud was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Harrogate FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Kirkby in Ashfield AFC the free kick. In the 71st minute, Yidir Firoud hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Hassan Badis in the 73rd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Nasreddine Madouni saved Harrogate FC from getting behind. Fawzi Benzaghou received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 75th minute. Souad Benichou tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. If Fawzi Benzaghou had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 78th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After some careless play in the Kirkby in Ashfield AFC defense, Fawzi Benzaghou kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Souad Benichou. The Kirkby in Ashfield AFC fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Souad Benichou should have stopped the shot. After a defensive mix-up in Harrogate FC's zone, Hassan Badis stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Nasreddine Madouni came out of the goal and Hassan Badis tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Ismael Deghmani sent away a hard shot on goal in the 89th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 96 minutes into the match, Kirkby in Ashfield AFC's goal looked a bit too open when Fawzi Benzaghou came free, but Souad Benichou reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Harrogate FC walked away with a well-earned victory that was much celebrated by the crowd.