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Gallup Stadium
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) It was fairly windy and cold on the field when Hocine Prévost kicked off to start the match. An unexpectedly hard shot by Nassim Kacha in the 8th minute of play forced Gallup AFC's goalkeeper Noureddine Ramdane to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Nassim Kacha fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 10th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Noureddine Ramdane having to interfere. Gallup AFC's Noureddine Ramdane played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Hocine Prévost in the 12th minute of play. In the 14th minute the ball was on its way in behind Gallup AFC's goalkeeper Noureddine Ramdane, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. After a rather tough play, Malden FC's Rachid Rimitti got a free kick in the 16th minute. Mahmoud Ighil struck a weak shot in the 19th minute. Hakim Hima didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Gallup AFC. Mahmoud Ighil might have been able to make a better finish in the 21st minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Hakim Hima. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. Mahmoud Ighil ran back to his position shaking his head. 22 minutes into the game, Toufik Mammeri recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Hakim Hima. Toufik Mammeri showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-0. Noureddine Ramdane made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Nassim Kacha in the 27th minute of play. After 36 played minutes Gallup AFC got a freekick which was hit by Halim Ouyahia. After recieving a nice pass, Malden FC's Thelma Ben Bella tried to score from far away in the 37th minute, but the ball went over the crossbar. 42 minutes into the match, Gallup AFC's goal looked a bit too open when Hocine Prévost came free, but Noureddine Ramdane reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. A collision led to Malden FC getting a freekick after 46 minutes play. Rachid Rimitti hit a great ball. Toufik Mammeris short, quick shot in the 49thth minute got Hakim Hima to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in.

After 54 minutes Malden FC's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Mahmoud Hima who took care of the corner kick. After 55 played minutes Malden FC got a freekick which was hit by Amar Belaout. 56 minutes into the match, Malden FC's goal looked a bit too open when Mahmoud Ighil came free, but Hakim Hima reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Gallup AFC's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Mahmoud Hima in the 58th minute. After taking down the ball on Gallup AFC's corner Mahmoud Hima fired away a hard shot, but the defenders efficiently covered the most dangerous angles and Hakim Hima quite easily take care of the ball. In the 59th match minute, Gallup AFC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Djamel Belaout to maneuver through the defense. Nassim Kacha fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 62nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Noureddine Ramdane having to interfere. The audience thought a goal was coming when Nassim Kacha got free with Noureddine Ramdane in the 65th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Nassim Kacha in the 67thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Noureddine Ramdane, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. After having played for 69 minutes, Liamine Taha managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Gallup AFC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Liamine Taha was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Mahmoud Ighil sent away a hard shot on goal in the 70th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. 78 minutes into the match, Gallup AFC's goalkeeper Noureddine Ramdane had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Nassim Kacha. After a defensive mix-up in Gallup AFC's zone, Nassim Kacha stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Noureddine Ramdane came out of the goal and Nassim Kacha tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Liamine Taha hit a great freekick 82 minutes into the match. After 83 played minutes Gallup AFC got a freekick which was hit by Mahmoud Ighil. When Nassim Kacha got free in front of the goal in the 84th minute he wasn't very focused and chipped the ball just over the goal. Noureddine Ramdane was delighted since he was out of position and the ball would have got in if it had gone under the crossbar. 87 minutes into the match, Nassim Kacha notched a goal, 1-1, to the right of Gallup AFC's Noureddine Ramdane. Noureddine Ramdane was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. With a little luck, Gallup AFC's Noureddine Ramdane got control of the ball when Nassim Kacha tried to sneak it across the goal line. Amar Belaout got his second yellow card in the match during the 91st minute which meant that he had to leave the ground. Nassim Kacha sent away a hard shot on goal in the 94th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Mahmoud Ighil received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 98th minute. Hakim Hima tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Jeers came from both ends of the stadium when the final whistle went. Neither team had looked impressive and the draw seeemd a fair result.