League

Hamilton
Spectators: 6709 (Terracing: 5000, Seating: 1709, VIP seats: 0) Plantation Key FC's Ismael Aziz 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. In the 3rd minute Reda Benhamou shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Jussef Louahla saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 10 minutes into the match, Hamilton's goal looked a bit too open when Ismael Aziz came free, but Ahmed Raï reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Ahmed Raï took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ismael Aziz, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Slimane Camus during the 15th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After a rather tough play, Plantation Key FC's Slimane Camus got a free kick in the 15th minute. Ahmed Raï showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Ismael Aziz in the 18th minute of the match. Abdelaziz Halimi struck a weak shot in the 19th minute. Jussef Louahla didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Hamilton. In the 22nd minute, Kamel Belloumi hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 24th minute, Reda Benhamou left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Hamilton fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 2-0. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Ismael Aziz in the 28th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Ahmed Raï saved Hamilton from getting behind. In the 31st minute Slimane Camus shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Ahmed Raï saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Slimane Camus fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 34th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Ahmed Raï having to interfere. If Slimane Camus had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 35th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. An unexpectedly hard shot by Slimane Camus in the 38th minute of play forced Hamilton's goalkeeper Ahmed Raï to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 39th minute the ball was on its way in behind Hamilton's goalkeeper Ahmed Raï, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. 43 minutes into the match, Hamilton's goal looked a bit too open when Slimane Camus came free, but Ahmed Raï reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. The Plantation Key FC fans' excitement grew in the 45th match minute when Plantation Key FC's Slimane Camus 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. When the referee blew for the end of the half the home team players were clearly happier, as they went in to the break leading 2-1.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Reda Benhamou made a kick off. If Ismael Aziz had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 56th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Slimane Camus blasted a shot towards the goal in the 58th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Ahmed Raï having to make a save. When Ismael Aziz, who was free, got the in front of the goal in the 60 minute he wasn't focused and tipped the ball just over the goal. The Ahmed Raï was delighted since the ball would have got in if it had gone under the crossbar. Hamilton's Ahmed Raï proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 62nd minute of the match, managed to save Hamilton from getting a goal against them. Slimane Camus who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 66thth minute tested the skills of Ahmed Raï when he managed to save the team from getting behind. Slimane Camus sent away a hard shot on goal in the 68th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Ahmed Raï made a fantastic save in the 75th minute, when Slimane Camus sent off a good shot on target. 78 minutes into the game, Smail Kouri was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Plantation Key FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Hamilton the free kick. A collision led to Plantation Key FC getting a freekick after 79 minutes play. Smail Kouri hit a great ball. After a defensive mix-up in Hamilton's zone, Slimane Camus stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Ahmed Raï came out of the goal and Slimane Camus tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Ahmed Raï was out of position in the 85 minute of play, and Slimane Camus capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Slimane Camus really showed his touch with that goal: 2-3. Plantation Key FC's Ismael Aziz got a good chance for a goal in the 90th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. 92 minutes into the match, Hamilton's goalkeeper Ahmed Raï had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Slimane Camus. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Ismael Aziz in the 93rd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Ahmed Raï prevented the ball from getting in the gole. When the match was over Plantation Key FC could go home with a victory in their luggage, having controlled the game far better than Hamilton throughout the match.