League

Finglesham Park
Spectators: 6746 (Terracing: 5000, Seating: 1746, VIP seats: 0) Northleach's Ahmed Jendoubi started the match with a crisp pass. The crowd had been anticipating this game for weeks and the excitement in the stadium was easily visible. Radhi Salah's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Chedli Santos read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 3rd minute of play. Fatah Baccouche stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Ali Escheikh's shot from short distance in the 4th minute. Ali Escheikh sent away a hard shot on goal in the 6th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. When Northleach's Ali Escheikh in the 8th minute got a chance for a shot 8th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Finglesham FC's goalie prevented a goal. In the 9th minute, Habib Jaziri fired away a shot on goal. He put a little to much spin on the ball and sent it just wide of the right post. Habib Jaziri charged in rather forcefully in the 13th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Habib Jaziri the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. A collision led to Finglesham FC getting a freekick after 13 minutes play. Habib Jaziri hit a great ball. 19 minutes into the match, Radhi Salah had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Chedli Santos. Northleach's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Radhi Salah was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-0. Ahmed Jendoubi recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 27th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. In the 29th minute, Ahmed Jendoubi made a precise shot to the right of Fatah Baccouche. Finglesham FC's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 1-1. Habib Jaziri fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 42nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Chedli Santos having to interfere. Chedli Santos took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Karim Hakimi , even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The score stood at 1-1 when the half time whistle went. Both sets of players seemed reasonably pleased with how the match was going.

The wind increased when Habib Jaziri made the kick off in the second half. Ali Escheikh's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Fatah Baccouche read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 53rd minute of play. If Ahmed Jendoubi had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 56th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. 58 minutes into the game, Moustafa Bhar was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Finglesham FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Northleach the free kick. After 58 played minutes Finglesham FC got a freekick which was hit by Moustafa Bhar. Ahmed Jendoubi struck a weak shot in the 60th minute. Fatah Baccouche didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Northleach. Hedi Bouazizi received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 64th minute. Fatah Baccouche tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. 67 minutes into the match, Finglesham FC's goal looked a bit too open when Ahmed Jendoubi came free, but Fatah Baccouche reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Ali Escheikh sent away a hard shot on goal in the 69th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Habib Jaziri in the 72nd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Chedli Santos saved Northleach from getting behind. Ali Escheikh could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 83rd minute of the match, but Fatah Baccouche made a huge save. Fatah Baccouche made an important save on a dangerous shot by Ali Escheikh in the 86th minute. Habib Jaziri received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 93rd minute. Chedli Santos tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Habib Jaziri sent away a hard shot on goal in the 96th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. The teams fought very hard right up to the final whistle. Both sets of players were happy to go away with a draw.