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Cottonwood West
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) Nordine Kourichi started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. The audience thought a goal was coming when Halim Mesbah got free with Hameur Zitouni in the 5th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Sofiane Adjani during the 8th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 8th match minute, Undji FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Sofiane Adjani to maneuver through the defense. In the 12th minute, Ali Djaout fired away a killer shot towards the goal that, to the delight of Hameur Zitouni, passed just outside the right post. With a little luck, Undji FC's Hameur Zitouni got control of the ball when Abdelmalek Sadaoui tried to sneak it across the goal line. Hameur Zitouni made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Bendjedid Feraoun in the 19th minute of play. Thanks to some nice moves Abdelmalek Sadaoui could shoot a difficult shot in the 21st minute, which Hameur Zitouni however easily saved by the left post. A hard shot 26 in the game by Abdelmalek Sadaoui from a close distance when the talented Hameur Zitouni managed to make a qualified save. Undji FC's players were relieved. The supporters of Praia FC booed when Undji FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 27 match minutes in a wonderful position. Jean-Michel Saïfi didn't get a good kick on the ball. Abdelmalek Sadaoui recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 28th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. After a defensive mix-up in Praia FC's zone, Mustapha Iles stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Karim Fahima came out of the goal and Mustapha Iles tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Faouzi Zitouni hit a great freekick 38 minutes into the match. Hameur Zitouni made an important save on a dangerous shot by Abdelmalek Sadaoui in the 42nd minute. An unexpected shot in the 44th minute by Bendjedid Feraoun got the crowd on their feet, but to their dismay it went out on the left side. If Ali Djaout had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 46th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. After the first half the score was level. The break gave the players a chance to catch their breath, whilst the managers went over the tactics with them again.

An unexpectedly hard shot by Abdelmalek Sadaoui in the 53rd minute of play forced Undji FC's goalkeeper Hameur Zitouni to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 60th minute, Abdelmalek Sadaoui 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. Hameur Zitouni took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Abdelmalek Sadaoui, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Hameur Zitouni took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Abdelmalek Sadaoui, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Hameur Zitouni took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Abdelmalek Sadaoui, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Hameur Zitouni showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Ali Djaout in the 76th minute of the match. Ali Djaout's late challenge caught a Undji FC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Ali Djaout helped the player get up and apologised. After 78 played minutes Praia FC got a freekick which was hit by Ali Djaout. During the 80th minute of the match Ali Djaout completely mistimed his tackle and brought down his opponent. The referee gave Ali Djaout a yellow card, his second in the match, which meant he could no longer take part in the game. Ali Djaout hit a great freekick 81 minutes into the match. Abdelhamid Ouadah received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 84th minute. Hameur Zitouni tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Abdelmalek Sadaoui struck a weak shot in the 86th minute. Hameur Zitouni didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Praia FC. If Lakhdar Saadane had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 90th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Abdelmalek Sadaoui recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 93rd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Bendjedid Feraoun sent away a hard shot on goal in the 95th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Jean-Michel Saïfi hit a great freekick 96 minutes into the match. Undji FC succeeded in salvaging a draw, even though Praia FC had controlled the match.