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North Canton Stadium
Spectators: 6723 (Terracing: 5000, Seating: 1723, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when El Chebal kicked off to start the match. In the 6th match minute, North Canton AFC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Mansour Ali to maneuver through the defense. In the 7th minute, a hard, long distance shot from Lazhar Khelaifia hit the top of the crossbar and flew over the goal. An unexpectedly hard shot by El Chebal in the 17th minute of play forced Sahalee's goalkeeper Cheikha Lemoui to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Assia Boniche hit a great freekick 17 minutes into the match. Karim Saïdi-Sief succeeded to score despite a near miss that spronge from right pole into the goal to 1-0 in the 18th playminute. 23 minutes into the game, El Chebal recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Cheikha Lemoui. El Chebal showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 2-0. Cheikha Lemoui made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from El Chebal in the 27th minute of play. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling El Chebal in the 28th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Cheikha Lemoui prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Rabah Benbitour recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 29th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Karim Saïdi-Sief blasted a shot towards the goal in the 31st minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Cheikha Lemoui having to make a save. Abdellah Medjadi Taha showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Rabah Benbitour in the 34th minute of the match. The crowd rose to their feet as North Canton AFC's El Chebal slotted home a wonderful shot that went in to the left of Cheikha Lemoui. That made the score 3-0 after 36 minutes of play. Abdellah Medjadi Taha made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Rabah Benbitour in the 40th minute of play. 45 minutes into the match, Sahalee's Rafik Hamdani sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Abdellah Medjadi Taha narrowly saved just below the crossbar. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Fodil Rimitti during the 46th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Fodil Rimitti kicked well hit freekick during the 46th minute of the match. After a defensive mix-up in Sahalee's zone, El Chebal stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Cheikha Lemoui came out of the goal and El Chebal tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. 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 3-0.

Rafik Hamdani hit a great freekick 55 minutes into the match. Abdellah Medjadi Taha made a fantastic save in the 57th minute, when Rafik Hamdani sent off a good shot on target. 59 minutes into the match, North Canton AFC's El Chebal sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Cheikha Lemoui narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Rafik Hamdani in the 61stth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Abdellah Medjadi Taha, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. In the 63rd minute Rabah Benbitour shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Abdellah Medjadi Taha saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 63 minutes into the game, Leon Boutabout was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. North Canton AFC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Sahalee the free kick. After a rather tough play, North Canton AFC's Leon Boutabout got a free kick in the 63rd minute. If Rafik Hamdani had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 65th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Cheikha Lemoui made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from El Chebal in the 70th minute of play. El Chebal took the ball and in the 75 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Cheikha Lemoui. Cheikha Lemoui dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 4-0. The supporters of North Canton AFC booed when Sahalee was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 77 match minutes in a wonderful position. Samir Bellemou Messaoud didn't get a good kick on the ball. El Chebal sent away a hard shot on goal in the 79th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 80th minute, Fodil Rimitti hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 85 minutes into the match, Sahalee's goal looked a bit too open when El Chebal came free, but Cheikha Lemoui reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After having played for 88 minutes, Rabah Benbitour managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Sahalee's supporters crossed their fingers, but Rabah Benbitour was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. 90 minutes into the game, Sahalee's Rafik Hamdani nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Abdellah Medjadi Taha made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 4-1. Cheikha Lemoui made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Karim Saïdi-Sief in the 96th minute of play. North Canton AFC's fans were exulted and cheered after their team won in a match that could easily have gone the other way.