League

Saugus Stadium
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) Saugus FC's Said Yahia 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. Lili Firoud recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 2nd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Saugus FC's Yacine Mimoun got a good chance for a goal in the 4th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. In the 5th minute, Said Yahia hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 7 minutes into the match, Saugus FC's goal looked a bit too open when Fateh Cherrad came free, but Cheb Diss reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 20th match minute, Pearland was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Amar Mimoun to maneuver through the defense. If Said Yahia had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 21st minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. If Lili Firoud had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 27th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. When Kateb Kerbouche fell near the penalty area in the 28th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Saugus FC's protests and gave Kateb Kerbouche a yellow card for diving instead. In the 28th minute, Kateb Kerbouche hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by François Boulahfane during the 35th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. François Boulahfane kicked well hit freekick during the 35th minute of the match. Cheb Diss took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Fateh Cherrad, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Lili Firoud sent away a hard shot on goal in the 45th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. After the first half Pearland were leading 0-1. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Fateh Cherrad made a kick off. Lili Firoud could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 51st minute of the match, but Cheb Diss made a huge save. In the 52nd minute, Yacine Mimoun got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. 56 minutes into the match, Saugus FC's goalkeeper Cheb Diss had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Lili Firoud. Saugus FC's Cheb Diss proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 58th minute of the match, managed to save Saugus FC from getting a goal against them. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Mansour Moussa during the 63rd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Mansour Moussa kicked well hit freekick during the 63rd minute of the match. Lili Firoud sent away a hard shot on goal in the 70th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Cheb Diss showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Fateh Cherrad, who was totally free with the ball in the 77th minute. 79 minutes into the game, Amar Mimoun was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Pearland's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Saugus FC the free kick. The supporters of Saugus FC booed when Pearland was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 79 match minutes in a wonderful position. Amar Mimoun didn't get a good kick on the ball. Yacine Mimoun sent away a hard shot on goal in the 80th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 82 minutes into the match, Saugus FC's Yacine Mimoun sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Rabah Kafi narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Said Yahia received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 84th minute. Rabah Kafi tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Said Yahia received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 86th minute. Rabah Kafi tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Fateh Cherrad in the 92nd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Cheb Diss prevented the ball from getting in the gole. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. Pearland had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.