League

Chihiro Dream Park
Spectators: 7434 (Terracing: 5500, Seating: 1750, VIP seats: 184) In the 3rd minute, Hamid Kourichi 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. After some careless play in the Chihiro Club defense, Guillaume Laurent Benmabrouk kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Zheng Chong Yue. The Chihiro Club fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Zheng Chong Yue should have stopped the shot. 8 minutes into the match, Abdelkader Merbah had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Zheng Chong Yue. Chihiro Club's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Abdelkader Merbah was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 0-2. When THE OLD BOYS's Rabah Timsit in the 12th minute got a chance for a shot 12th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Chihiro Club's goalie prevented a goal. The THE OLD BOYS fans' excitement grew in the 12th match minute when THE OLD BOYS's Rabah Timsit 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. If Guillaume Laurent Benmabrouk had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 15th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Hamid Kourichi charged in rather forcefully in the 18th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Hamid Kourichi the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 18th minute, Hamid Kourichi hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Zheng Chong Yue showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Guillaume Laurent Benmabrouk, who was totally free with the ball in the 19th minute. Thanks to some nice moves Anšlavs Seletickis could shoot a difficult shot in the 21st minute, which Hamid Morceli however easily saved by the left post. In the 23rd minute, Guillaume Laurent Benmabrouk made a precise shot to the right of Zheng Chong Yue. Chihiro Club's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 0-4. In the 29th minute the ball was on its way in behind THE OLD BOYS's goalkeeper Hamid Morceli, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. An unexpectedly hard shot by Houari Rimitti in the 33rd minute of play forced Chihiro Club's goalkeeper Zheng Chong Yue to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The supporters of Chihiro Club booed when THE OLD BOYS was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 33 match minutes in a wonderful position. Hakim Zerara didn't get a good kick on the ball. Chihiro Club's Zheng Chong Yue played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Guillaume Laurent Benmabrouk in the 41st minute of play. Zheng Chong Yue showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Rabah Timsit in the 43rd minute of the match. A collision led to Chihiro Club getting a freekick after 44 minutes play. Cheb Haddou hit a great ball. Ismael Belloumi took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 45th minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Zheng Chong Yue. Chihiro Club's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. Zheng Chong Yue took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Guillaume Laurent Benmabrouk, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The Chihiro Club players were disheartened as they walked off the pitch after the first half. THE OLD BOYS were winning 0-4.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Rabah Timsit to make the kick off. In the 52nd minute, Said Doutté hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Chihiro Club's Zheng Chong Yue proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 56th minute of the match, managed to save Chihiro Club from getting a goal against them. THE OLD BOYS's Hamid Morceli played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Djamel Abdi in the 57th minute of play. Anšlavs Seletickis took the ball and in the 58 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Hamid Morceli. Hamid Morceli dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 1-4. Cheb Haddou recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 61st minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. 66 minutes into the game, Lennart Bäckström recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Zheng Chong Yue. Lennart Bäckström showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-5. After 69 minutes, Houari Rimitti mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the THE OLD BOYS and the Chihiro Club players grew even worse after the yellow card. 70 minutes into the match, THE OLD BOYS's goal looked a bit too open when Djamel Abdi came free, but Hamid Morceli reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 72nd minute Lennart Bäckström shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Zheng Chong Yue saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 74th match minute, Chihiro Club was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Chadli Daham to maneuver through the defense. Chihiro Club's Zheng Chong Yue played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Guillaume Laurent Benmabrouk in the 76th minute of play. Zheng Chong Yue made an important save on a dangerous shot by Rabah Timsit in the 80th minute. With a little luck, Chihiro Club's Zheng Chong Yue got control of the ball when Rabah Timsit tried to sneak it across the goal line. Zheng Chong Yue made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Rabah Timsit in the 85th minute of play. In the 85th minute, Abdelkader Merbah hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Hamid Abdessalam kicked well hit freekick during the 89th minute of the match. 90 minutes into the game, Chihiro Club's Anšlavs Seletickis nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Hamid Morceli made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 2-5. Chadli Daham charged in rather forcefully in the 95th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Chadli Daham the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Chadli Daham kicked well hit freekick during the 95th minute of the match. The THE OLD BOYS players were relieved to hear the final whistle blow to end the match. The away crowd was happy to see their team win after a very tight game.