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Avon Heights
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Alain Mansouri took the kick off in the first half of the match. In the 3rd minute of the match, Fawzi Rimitti got a very nice opportunity to score, but Amine Faudel was well-placed and pushed the ball away from the goal at the left post. Mouloud Rimitti showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Sofiane Djebbour in the 4th minute of the match. Mouloud Rimitti made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Alain Mansouri in the 5th minute of play. 7 minutes into the match, Arcata AFC's goal looked a bit too open when Abdelkader Touhami came free, but Amine Faudel reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. A hard shot 10 in the game by Fawzi Rimitti from a close distance when the talented Amine Faudel managed to make a qualified save. Arcata AFC's players were relieved. After 11 played minutes Arcata AFC got a freekick which was hit by Abdelmalek Sofiane. Abdelkader Touhami recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 15th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. When Abdelkader Touhami, who was free, got the in front of the goal in the 17 minute he wasn't focused and tipped the ball just over the goal. The Amine Faudel was delighted since the ball would have got in if it had gone under the crossbar. Mouloud Rimitti showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Said Lelouch, who was totally free with the ball in the 24th minute. The supporters of Arcata AFC booed when Avon Heights AFC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 30 match minutes in a wonderful position. Anthar Makkeb didn't get a good kick on the ball. Mouloud Rimitti took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Sofiane Djebbour, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. When the match had gone on for 36 minutes, Abdelkader Touhami took a quick shot and it went in 2-0 without a chance for Amine Faudel to make any attempt to save it. 40 minutes into the match, Arcata AFC's goal looked a bit too open when Abdelkader Touhami came free, but Amine Faudel reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Amine Faudel stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Abdelkader Touhami's shot from short distance in the 42nd minute. Amine Faudel made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Abdelkader Touhami in the 47th minute of play. No-one was surprised that the home team were leading 2-0 at half-time.

52 minutes into the match, Abdelkader Touhami had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Amine Faudel. Arcata AFC's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Abdelkader Touhami was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 3-0. If Fawzi Rimitti had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 55th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. When Hamza Sakhri fell near the penalty area in the 56th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Arcata AFC's protests and gave Hamza Sakhri a yellow card for diving instead. In the 56th match minute, Arcata AFC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Hamza Sakhri to maneuver through the defense. Mouloud Rimitti showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Alain Mansouri in the 60th minute of the match. The supporters of Arcata AFC booed when Avon Heights AFC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 66 match minutes in a wonderful position. Farid Nasro didn't get a good kick on the ball. Avon Heights AFC's Mouloud Rimitti played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Alain Mansouri in the 73rd minute of play. In the 74th minute, Abd el Meniri hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Mouloud Rimitti made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Alain Mansouri in the 77th minute of play. When Avon Heights AFC's Abdelkader Touhami in the 78th minute got a chance for a shot 78th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Arcata AFC's goalie prevented a goal. Fawzi Rimitti scored 4-1 in the 80th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Amine Faudel, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. After a defensive mix-up in Arcata AFC's zone, Fawzi Rimitti stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Amine Faudel came out of the goal and Fawzi Rimitti tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. After 86 minutes, Abdelkader Touhami made it 5-1 with a short kick to the right side. Arcata AFC's Amine Faudel tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. In the 89th minute, Adlène Ziani hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Abdelkader Touhami in the 97th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Amine Faudel prevented the ball from getting in the gole. There was no doubt that Avon Heights AFC were the better team. Avon Heights AFC's players enjoyed the ovations of the crowd after the victory.