League

Castleford Park
Spectators: 6747 (Terracing: 5000, Seating: 1747, VIP seats: 0) José Saber made the kick off and thus started the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Majed Yahyaoui in the 5th minute of play forced Castleford's goalkeeper Bernard al-Amin to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 9th minute Majed Yahyaoui shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Bernard al-Amin saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 18 minutes into the match, Castleford's goal looked a bit too open when Majed Yahyaoui came free, but Bernard al-Amin reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After a rather tough play, Castleford's Adel Karray got a free kick in the 19th minute. When Paulo Mzali came up free with the goalie in the 24th minute, the Little Harrowden AFC 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 Paulo Mzali couldn't finish the play. With a couple of smart ball manuevers José Saber in the 29th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Boubaker Eyadema saved Little Harrowden AFC from getting behind. Bernard al-Amin showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Majed Yahyaoui in the 34th minute of the match. Paulo Mzali sent away a hard shot on goal in the 35th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Bernard Mabrouk's late challenge caught a Castleford's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Bernard Mabrouk helped the player get up and apologised. After a rather tough play, Little Harrowden AFC's Bernard Mabrouk got a free kick in the 39th minute. A collision led to Castleford getting a freekick after 43 minutes play. Oussama Missaoui hit a great ball. If Paulo Mzali had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 45th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Majed Yahyaoui to strike the kick off in the second half. Abdelwahab Bourguiba hit a great freekick 53 minutes into the match. Paulo Mzali received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 56th minute. Bernard al-Amin tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 59th match minute, Castleford was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Amira Dali to maneuver through the defense. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Majed Yahyaoui in the 63rd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Bernard al-Amin prevented the ball from getting in the gole. A collision led to Castleford getting a freekick after 68 minutes play. Dhaker Kaâbi hit a great ball. After 70 played minutes Castleford got a freekick which was hit by Amira Dali. 70 minutes into the match, Little Harrowden AFC's Zoubair Brahem broke free and took a long shot that unfortunately flew wide. A fine initiative that could have resulted in a goal. The attack was good, but when Majed Yahyaoui in the 73rd minute was about to shoot he didn't kick quite good enough and the ball went high over goal. The supporters of Castleford booed when Little Harrowden AFC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 76 match minutes in a wonderful position. Adel Boukadida didn't get a good kick on the ball. Paulo Mzali took the ball and in the 82 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Bernard al-Amin. Bernard al-Amin dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 1-1. In the 91st minute of the match Adel Karray sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Boubaker Eyadema skillfully saved the ball. In the 95th minute there was a penalty for Castleford. Ali Gtari stepped forward and shot the ball to the right of a diving Boubaker Eyadema . 2-1. Castleford's fans were exulted and cheered after their team won in a match that could easily have gone the other way.