League

Wizdom Arena
Spectators: 8402 (Terracing: 6302, Seating: 1932, VIP seats: 168) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Rachid Moussaoui got the match started through his kick off. Nadir Daham made a fantastic save in the 5th minute, when Rachid Moussaoui sent off a good shot on target. An unexpectedly hard shot by Mourad Taha in the 10th minute of play forced 1860 Mangitilon FC's goalkeeper Belaid Bougherra to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Mehdi Bezzaz recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 13th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Belaid Bougherra took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Mourad Taha, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. An unexpectedly hard shot by Mehdi Bezzaz in the 20th minute of play forced 1860 Mangitilon FC's goalkeeper Belaid Bougherra to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 29thth minute of the game Mehdi Bezzaz who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but 1860 Mangitilon FC's Belaid Bougherra was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Mourad Taha sent away a hard shot on goal in the 30th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. If Mourad Taha had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 32nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. 35 minutes into the game, Mancity's Mourad Taha nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Belaid Bougherra made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 0-2. In the 39th minute Mourad Taha shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Belaid Bougherra saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. When Mourad Taha came up free with the goalie in the 42nd minute, the Mancity fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Mourad Taha couldn't finish the play. Mourad Taha sent away a hard shot on goal in the 46th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Mourad Taha received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 49th minute. Belaid Bougherra tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Disappointed in the 0-2 score, the home team went to the dressing room to adjust tactics for the second half.

1860 Mangitilon FC's Belaid Bougherra proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 58th minute of the match, managed to save 1860 Mangitilon FC from getting a goal against them. 61 minutes into the match, 1860 Mangitilon FC's goalkeeper Belaid Bougherra had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Mehdi Bezzaz. Mehdi Bezzaz could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 65th minute of the match, but Belaid Bougherra made a huge save. After some fancy dribbling in the 72nd minute, Rachid Moussaoui managed to get in a good position for a shot. 1860 Mangitilon FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Rachid Moussaoui was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Nadir Daham breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. An unexpectedly hard shot by Mourad Taha in the 74th minute of play forced 1860 Mangitilon FC's goalkeeper Belaid Bougherra to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Khalida Belloumi received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 76th minute. Belaid Bougherra tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The Mancity fans' excitement grew in the 78th match minute when Mancity's Mourad Taha looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 0-3 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. Mehdi Bezzaz who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 88thth minute tested the skills of Belaid Bougherra when he managed to save the team from getting behind. Belaid Bougherra made a fantastic save in the 91st minute, when Mohamed Benhamou sent off a good shot on target. 93 minutes into the game, Mourad Taha recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Belaid Bougherra. Mourad Taha showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 0-4. When the final whistle sounded Mancity left the ground with the victory after a much better performance than 1860 Mangitilon FC.