League

Mansour Bin Zayed
Spectators: 7500 (Terracing: 5625, Seating: 1725, VIP seats: 150) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Jean-Baptiste Azem got the match started through his kick off. The Abu Dhabi United fans' excitement grew in the 4th match minute when Abu Dhabi United's Jean-Baptiste Azem 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 1-0 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. 9 minutes into the match, Jean-Baptiste Azem notched a goal, 2-0, to the right of JAMHURIYA's Mohamed Bouguerra. Mohamed Bouguerra was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Fodil Abbas who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 15thth minute tested the skills of Mohamed Bouguerra when he managed to save the team from getting behind. Mohamed Bouguerra showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Fodil Abbas in the 17th minute of the match. A hard shot 22 in the game by Jean-Baptiste Azem from a close distance when the talented Mohamed Bouguerra managed to make a qualified save. JAMHURIYA's players were relieved. Jean-Baptiste Azem who was well placed in front of the goal fired away a dangerous shot that in the 25thth minute tested the skills of Mohamed Bouguerra when he managed to save the team from getting behind. Jean-Baptiste Azems short, quick shot in the 27thth minute got Mohamed Bouguerra to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. Artemio Nikola hit a great freekick 27 minutes into the match. The audience thought a goal was coming when Jean-Baptiste Azem got free with Mohamed Bouguerra in the 31st minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. With a little luck, JAMHURIYA's Mohamed Bouguerra got control of the ball when Fodil Abbas tried to sneak it across the goal line. After some careless play in the JAMHURIYA defense, Jean-Baptiste Azem kicked a shot that curved into the net to the right of Mohamed Bouguerra. The JAMHURIYA fans voiced their displeasure as they felt that Mohamed Bouguerra should have stopped the shot. 37 minutes into the game, Jean-Baptiste Azem cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 4-0. Mohamed Bouguerra was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Mohamed Gourion took a chance and fired a shot far from the goal in the 42nd minute, but it turned out to be a dangerous situation for Mohamed Bouguerra. JAMHURIYA's goalkeeper really had to stretch himself to stop the ball from crossing the goal line. In the 44thth minute of the game Jean-Baptiste Azem who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but JAMHURIYA's Mohamed Bouguerra was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball.

The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Fouad Benflis during the 51st minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Fouad Benflis kicked well hit freekick during the 51st minute of the match. Juninho Peixoto fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 60th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Abd el Hamdani having to interfere. The audience was convinced that Jean-Baptiste Azem's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Mohamed Bouguerra was relentless in the 64th minute of the game. The audience was convinced that Fodil Abbas's extremely hard shot when he got free in front of the goal was going in, but Mohamed Bouguerra was relentless in the 66th minute of the game. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Jean-Baptiste Azem in the 68th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Mohamed Bouguerra prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Khair ad-Din Brahimi fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 71st minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Mohamed Bouguerra having to interfere. If Juninho Peixoto had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 72nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. The supporters of JAMHURIYA booed when Abu Dhabi United was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 73 match minutes in a wonderful position. Amine Boudjedra didn't get a good kick on the ball. Fodil Abbas struck a weak shot in the 78th minute. Mohamed Bouguerra didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Abu Dhabi United. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Jean-Baptiste Azem in the 80th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Mohamed Bouguerra saved JAMHURIYA from getting behind. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Jean-Baptiste Azem in the 82nd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Mohamed Bouguerra saved JAMHURIYA from getting behind. Mohamed Bouguerra stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Jean-Baptiste Azem's shot from short distance in the 85th minute. Abd el Hamdani made a fantastic save in the 87th minute, when Fuat Gök sent off a good shot on target. When Abu Dhabi United's Jean-Baptiste Azem in the 88th minute got a chance for a shot 88th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye JAMHURIYA's goalie prevented a goal. JAMHURIYA's Fouad Benflis got his second yellow card of the match in the 95th minute. The referee ordered Fouad Benflis off the ground. After 96 played minutes JAMHURIYA got a freekick which was hit by Fouad Benflis. Abu Dhabi United's fans were exulted and cheered after their team won in a match that could easily have gone the other way.