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South Zanesville
Spectators: 6692 (Terracing: 5000, Seating: 1692, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Abd al-Asis Larbi got the match started through his kick off. South Zanesville AFC's Cheb Megharia played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Hamza Fari in the 3rd minute of play. Mustapha Khendu blasted a shot towards the goal in the 6th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Cheb Megharia having to make a save. In the 7th match minute, South Zanesville AFC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Abdelmalek Ghazi to maneuver through the defense. In the 8th minute of the match Rachid Firoud sent off a long shot with destination to the right of the goalkeeper, but Cheb Megharia skillfully saved the ball. In the 14th minute, Branch's goalie took a deep sigh of relief after Amar N'Soumer fired away a hard shot that went just outside the left post. Branch's Mustapha Khendu got a good chance for a goal in the 21st minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Samir Zaoui's late challenge caught a Branch's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Samir Zaoui helped the player get up and apologised. In the 24th minute of the match Rachid Firoud shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Cheb Megharia showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. Hamza Fari sent away a hard shot on goal in the 25th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Abd al-Asis Larbi struck a weak shot in the 27th minute. Said Raho didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for South Zanesville AFC. Mohamed Djebbour's late challenge caught a South Zanesville AFC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Mohamed Djebbour helped the player get up and apologised. In the 31st match minute, Branch was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Mohamed Djebbour to maneuver through the defense. After a rather tough play, Branch's Mohamed Djebbour got a free kick in the 34th minute. Cheb Megharia took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Hamza Fari, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. After a rather tough play, Branch's Hamza Fari got a free kick in the 41st minute. If Amar N'Soumer had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 46th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Hamza Fari to make the kick off. Amar N'Soumer recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 54th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Halim Ulansi kicked well hit freekick during the 56th minute of the match. In the 57th minute, Billel Assad 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. Abd al-Asis Larbi recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 66th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. 67 minutes into the match, Branch's goal looked a bit too open when Amar N'Soumer came free, but Said Raho reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 69 minutes into the match, Branch's goal looked a bit too open when Abd al-Asis Larbi came free, but Said Raho reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After a defensive mix-up in Branch's zone, Amar N'Soumer stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Said Raho came out of the goal and Amar N'Soumer tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Amar N'Soumer recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 71st minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. After having played for 72 minutes, Abd al-Asis Larbi managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. South Zanesville AFC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Abd al-Asis Larbi was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. Amar N'Soumer sent away a hard shot on goal in the 74th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Abd al-Asis Larbi fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 76th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Said Raho having to interfere. The supporters of South Zanesville AFC booed when Branch was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 80 match minutes in a wonderful position. Rabah Kensi didn't get a good kick on the ball. If Hamza Fari had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 85th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. In the 91st minute, Mustapha Khendu 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. The supporters of Branch booed when South Zanesville AFC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 92 match minutes in a wonderful position. Samir Zaoui didn't get a good kick on the ball. Mohammed Zidane charged in rather forcefully in the 95th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Mohammed Zidane the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. The supporters of South Zanesville AFC booed when Branch was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 95 match minutes in a wonderful position. Mohammed Zidane didn't get a good kick on the ball. South Zanesville AFC were unable to convert their possession into goals, allowing Branch to leave the ground with a draw.