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Sandbach Park
Spectators: 6738 (Terracing: 5000, Seating: 1738, VIP seats: 0) Sofiane Sellimi struck a weak shot in the 10th minute. Mustafa Ben Sellimi didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Sandbach United. The crowd rose to their feet as Sandbach United's Mohamed Salah Belkahia slotted home a wonderful shot that went in to the left of Mustafa Ben Sellimi . That made the score 1-0 after 11 minutes of play. 23 minutes into the match, Sandbach United's goal looked a bit too open when Ali Jomaa came free, but Heithem Neifar reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Mustafa Ben Sellimi showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Mohamed Salah Belkahia, who was totally free with the ball in the 25th minute. In the 28th minute, Tarek Jemmali hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. After having played for 30 minutes, Ali Jomaa managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Eltham City's supporters crossed their fingers, but Ali Jomaa was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Sandbach United's Heithem Neifar played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Ali Jomaa in the 32nd minute of play. After 32 minutes, Tarek Jemmali mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Sandbach United and the Eltham City players grew even worse after the yellow card. A collision led to Sandbach United getting a freekick after 32 minutes play. Tarek Jemmali hit a great ball. If Ali Jomaa had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 36th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

The wind increased when Ali Jomaa made the kick off in the second half. Ben Hicheri in the 56thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Heithem Neifar, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. If Mohamed Salah Belkahia had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 59th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Mohamed Salah Belkahia struck a weak shot in the 66th minute. Mustafa Ben Sellimi didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Sandbach United. The Sandbach United fans' excitement grew in the 68th match minute when Sandbach United's Mohamed Salah Belkahia looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 2-1 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. Ben Hicheri fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 75th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Heithem Neifar having to interfere. Ali Jomaa's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Heithem Neifar read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 76th minute of play. If Sofiane Sellimi had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 82nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. If Ben Hicheri had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 86th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Sandbach United's Heithem Neifar played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Ali Jomaa in the 93rd minute of play. The supporters of Eltham City booed when Sandbach United was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 95 match minutes in a wonderful position. Tarek Jemmali didn't get a good kick on the ball. Jeers came from both ends of the stadium when the final whistle went. Neither team had looked impressive and the draw seeemd a fair result.