League

Flat River
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) Dark clouds were building up when the players entered the field. None of the them looked very eager to play. Chakib Matoub started the match with the kick off. After 4 played minutes Flat River got a freekick which was hit by Chakib Matoub. If Mamaar Yahi had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 8th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. In the 9th match minute, Conover was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Amrani Arrache to maneuver through the defense. An unexpectedly hard shot by Sofiane Bougherra in the 12th minute of play forced Conover's goalkeeper Fodil Nasri to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Billel Benaouf hit a great freekick 13 minutes into the match. Flat River's Chakib Matoub got a good chance for a goal in the 15th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Conover's Fodil Nasri played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Chakib Matoub in the 17th minute of play. Mohamed Badis sent away a hard shot on goal in the 19th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. If Mohamed Badis had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 21st minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Conover's Fodil Nasri played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Chakib Matoub in the 24th minute of play. Flat River's Mamaar Yahi got a good chance for a goal in the 25th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Chadli Bedjaoui during the 32nd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After 32 played minutes Conover got a freekick which was hit by Chadli Bedjaoui. 34 minutes into the match, Flat River's Sofiane Bougherra broke free and took a long shot that unfortunately flew wide. A fine initiative that could have resulted in a goal. Mohamed Badis sent away a hard shot on goal in the 41st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. The fans had the chance to grab some refreshments as the whistle went for half-time. The score stood at 0-0 after a close first half.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Mohamed Badis made a kick off. Chakib Matoub recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 52nd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Chakib Matoub fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 60th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Fodil Nasri having to interfere. Mohamed Badis struck a weak shot in the 62nd minute. Nouara Kourichi didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Conover. Amar Chaib fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 67th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Nouara Kourichi having to interfere. After some fancy dribbling in the 76th minute, Mamaar Yahi managed to get in a good position for a shot. Flat River's supporters rose to their feet, but Mamaar Yahi was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Fodil Nasri breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. In the 77th match minute, Conover was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Amar Chaib to maneuver through the defense. Mamaar Yahi received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 80th minute. Fodil Nasri tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. In the 82nd minute Mamaar Yahi shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Fodil Nasri saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Nouara Kourichi showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Mohamed Badis, who was totally free with the ball in the 84th minute. When Flat River's Cheb Iles in the 86th minute got a chance for a shot 86th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Conover's goalie prevented a goal. Mamaar Yahi received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 92nd minute. Fodil Nasri tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Fodil Nasri took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Mamaar Yahi, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Neither set of supporters seemed pleased with the draw, but both teams had played equally well today.