Welcome to the match between BlueBird wanderers and Basra F.C.

2'

Quasim Antoun dribbled past Shafeeq Hannan.

Quasim Antoun made good use of the scissors dribble. As Muizz Semaan lost his balance, Quasim Antoun dribbled past Muizz Semaan.

Quasim Antoun tried to use his skill to go past Shafeeq Hannan but Quasim Antoun lost the ball to Shafeeq Hannan's block tackle.

3'

Habib Baz spotted Usaid Toma in the area and chipped the ball in, Usaid Toma controlled the ball when bringing it down before Hajib Halaby could intercept.

Usaid Toma looked destined to score but Shibli Solaimani gave him no space to manoeuvre.

5'

Sharif Deeb fed the ball forward to Samien Hakimi, Samien Hakimi took possession of the ball before Abdul Azeez Faraj could reach it.

Samien Hakimi tried a medium range effort. Ahnaf Shahan failed to charge down the shot.

But Samien Hakimi effort went inches wide ... He buckled under the pressure.

6'

Shafeeq Hannan turned on the ball to leave Onslow Ghannam standing.

Shafeeq Hannan blasted a banana shot from outside of the area. Quasim Antoun approached too late to tackle him.

But Shafeeq Hannan's shot was well wide as the wind swept it away from the goal ... He hung his head in shame for missing what was such an easy chance.

8'

Abdul Azeez Faraj tried to lift the ball forward but Samien Hakimi intercepted but couldn't control the ball.

9'

Quasim Antoun played a wonderful ball for Usaid Toma, Abdul Azeez Faraj couldn't cut out the pass.

Usaid Toma tried to chip the ball forward but he overhit the pass as he had been pressured by Shafeeq Hannan.

10'

Sharif Deeb had the strength to hold off Ahnaf Shahan.

Sharif Deeb hit it hard with the outside of his foot from 30 yards. Abdul Azeez Faraj didn't read the game well enough to block it.

But Sharif Deeb put it narrowly over ... He buckled under the pressure.

11'

Ahnaf Shahan played a great ball for Abdul Azeez Faraj, Abdul Azeez Faraj took possession of the ball before Sharif Deeb could intercept.

Abdul Azeez Faraj passed the ball perfectly to Ahnaf Shahan, Samien Hakimi couldn't cut it.

Ahnaf Shahan played a lovely ball for Jibran Doka, Sharif Deeb failed to reach the ball.

Jibran Doka found himself with plenty of time and fired off a shot. Gamal Bata approached too late to clear the danger.

Vega Wasem made an acrobatic save.

15'

Samien Hakimi shielded the ball from Abdul Azeez Faraj and shot a knuckle shot from 30 yards.

Baahir al-Sahhah did well to tip it round the post.

18'

Sharif Deeb had the pace to beat Ahnaf Shahan.

Sharif Deeb knocked a lovely ball for Samien Hakimi, Samien Hakimi latched onto the ball before Abdul Azeez Faraj could intercept.

Samien Hakimi tried to skip past the challenge of Ahnaf Shahan but Ahnaf Shahan succesfully won the ball from Samien Hakimi.

19'

Sharif Deeb played the ball to Samien Hakimi's feet, the ball was picked up by Samien Hakimi before Ahnaf Shahan could intercept.

Samien Hakimi showed Abdul Azeez Faraj a clean set of heels.

Samien Hakimi chipped the ball goalwards but Shibli Solaimani hoofed the ball clear.

22'

Shafeeq Hannan elected to send the corner to the edge of the area.

Jibran Doka made an attacking header but Gamal Bata headed the ball to safety.

25'

Onslow Ghannam dribbled past Muizz Semaan.

Onslow Ghannam tried to deliver a float cross but he overhit the cross as he had been pressured by Shafeeq Hannan.

27'

Muizz Semaan flicked the ball over Yasir Asker's head !.

Muizz Semaan tried to cross into the box but he got too much purchase on it as he was under pressure from Habib Baz.

28'

Ahnaf Shahan took the ball confidently past Samien Hakimi.

Pass by Ahnaf Shahan to Anis Agha, Anis Agha took it in his stride before Sharif Deeb could cut it out.

From wide of the goal, Anis Agha managed to curl in a shot but Gamal Bata cleared the ball from danger.

29'

Quasim Antoun passed the ball to Habib Baz, Habib Baz took possession of the ball before Muizz Semaan could intercept.

Habib Baz tried to take the ball past Shafeeq Hannan but Shafeeq Hannan nicked the ball from the toes of Habib Baz.

30'

Gamal Bata took the corner.

Sharif Deeb performed a diving header toward the goal but Shibli Solaimani headed the ball clear.

31'

Sharif Deeb tried to jink past Ahnaf Shahan but failed.

32'

Sharif Deeb sent in the freekick. Held by Baahir al-Sahhah.

33'

Kamil Wasem swung the corner kick into the box. The goalkeeper punched the ball clear.

34'

Habib Baz hit the ball forward past Ahad Farrakhan to Yasir Asker.

Yasir Asker tried to move the ball forward but Hajib Halaby found himself in the way of the ball.

35'

Ahnaf Shahan made a good pass to Muizz Semaan, Samien Hakimi stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Muizz Semaan shot for the top corner from 20 yards but the shot clattered off Sharif Deeb.

36'

Hajib Halaby tried an audacious lob from 30 yards. Habib Baz couldn't reach it.

Hajib Halaby's shot looked destined for the net, but it went just over ... A real chance wasted.

38'

Yasir Asker tried to hit the ball forward to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he had been pressured by Ahad Farrakhan.

40'

Corner taken by Anis Agha and cut out by the opposition.

41'

Sharif Deeb passed the ball to Samien Hakimi, Ahnaf Shahan couldn't reach it.

Samien Hakimi played the ball to Kamil Wasem's feet, Kamil Wasem took it in his stride before Abdul Azeez Faraj could reach it.

Kamil Wasem played a great ball for Najib Cham, Najib Cham trapped the ball nicely before Shibli Solaimani could reach it.

Najib Cham shot! but Jibran Doka cleared the ball to safety.

42'

Onslow Ghannam tried to hit the ball forward to a team-mate but Ahnaf Shahan came close and blocked it.

43'

Abdus-Sameei Pashia's participation was over with as he left the field injured

Rasool Nagi replaced the injured Abdus-Sameei Pashia.

Quasim Antoun directed the ball to Onslow Ghannam, Onslow Ghannam took possession of the ball before Ahad Farrakhan could reach it.

Onslow Ghannam tried to put a low cross but he misjudged the cross as he was under pressure from Shafeeq Hannan.

45'

Habib Baz lofted the ball over to Onslow Ghannam, Rasool Nagi failed to intercept the pass.

Onslow Ghannam played the ball to Habib Baz's feet, Habib Baz picked up on the ball before Jibran Doka could reach it.

Chipped goalwards by Habib Baz but Shibli Solaimani hoofed the ball clear.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The referee blew for the end of the half which and we are all square. .BlueBird wanderers maintained 59% of possession and 41% for Basra F.C.. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

46'

Abdul Azeez Faraj played the ball to Ahnaf Shahan's feet, Samien Hakimi couldn't reach it.

Ahnaf Shahan hit the ball from medium range. Sharif Deeb failed to block the shot.

The ball went clean over the bar ... He should have kicked himself for missing what was such an easy chance.

47'

Onslow Ghannam tried to use his skill to go past Shafeeq Hannan but Shafeeq Hannan denied.

48'

Abdul Azeez Faraj faked a pass then cut Samien Hakimi in a different direction.

Abdul Azeez Faraj tried to dribble past Sharif Deeb but Sharif Deeb didn't allow.

49'

Quasim Antoun darted past Muizz Semaan.

Quasim Antoun supplied a low cross, Shafeeq Hannan couldn't cut out the pass.

Najib Cham passed the ball instantly to his left but his one touch pass went wrong direction.

50'

Sharif Deeb stepped away from Abdul Azeez Faraj and put some curve on the shot from long range.

The ball missed to the left of the goal ... It was a dismal effort, he never should have missed.

52'

Habib Baz stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but Ahad Farrakhan found himself in the way of the ball.

55'

Hajib Halaby tried to pass the ball forward but his possession was lost through a tackle by Yasir Asker.

57'

Abdul Azeez Faraj tried to twist past Samien Hakimi but failed.

59'

Rasool Nagi attempted to feed the high ball but Quasim Antoun intercepted but couldn't control.

60'

Sharif Deeb delivered the ball to Quasim Antoun, Ahnaf Shahan tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Quasim Antoun failed in his attempt to jink past Abdul Azeez Faraj.

61'

Yasir Asker played a lovely ball for Habib Baz, Habib Baz trapped the ball nicely before Ahad Farrakhan could cut it out.

Habib Baz had little in the way of options and elected to try a medium-range chip but the shot cannoned off Hajib Halaby.

62'

Sharif Deeb played it past Abdul Azeez Faraj.

Sharif Deeb played a great ball for Usaid Toma, Usaid Toma trapped the ball nicely before Ahnaf Shahan could intercept.

Usaid Toma made a pass to Gamal Bata, Shibli Solaimani stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Gamal Bata lost his man and found himself with plenty of room and hit a hopeful looking shot. Jibran Doka approached too late to clear the danger.

Baahir al-Sahhah beat the ball away.

64'

Quasim Antoun tried to dart past Shafeeq Hannan but Shafeeq Hannan denied.

65'

Abdul Azeez Faraj moved the ball forward for Ahnaf Shahan, Ahnaf Shahan took it in his stride before Sharif Deeb could cut it out.

Ahnaf Shahan tried to sprint past Samien Hakimi but Samien Hakimi cleanly tackled the ball.

66'

Abdul Azeez Faraj tried to pass it long to a team-mate but The ball struck Samien Hakimi.

67'

Hajib Halaby passed it long to Abdul Azeez Faraj, Abdul Azeez Faraj took possession of the ball before Habib Baz could cut it out.

Abdul Azeez Faraj made space for himself and smashed the ball towards the top corner. Kamil Wasem approached too late to clear the danger.

Vega Wasem did his best yet he couldn't save it ... Abdul Azeez Faraj capped an excellent move. GOAL!!! ... He kissed the badge on his shirt !

BlueBird wanderers 0 - 1 Basra F.C.

68'

Habib Baz passed along the floor for Yasir Asker to pick it up, Yasir Asker picked up on the ball before Ahad Farrakhan could cut it out.

Yasir Asker got the float cross in from the wing, Hajib Halaby stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Usaid Toma won the aerial challenge against Jibran Doka, then performed a glancing header for the goal.

Baahir al-Sahhah made a stunning save !.

69'

Sharif Deeb played a wonderful ball for Onslow Ghannam, Onslow Ghannam took possession of the ball before Ahnaf Shahan could intercept.

Onslow Ghannam made an attempt to deliver the ball to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he had been pressured by Abdul Azeez Faraj.

70'

Ahnaf Shahan jinked confidently past Samien Hakimi.

Ahnaf Shahan tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he was under too much pressure from Sharif Deeb.

74'

Samien Hakimi tried to dart past Ahnaf Shahan but Ahnaf Shahan blocked Samien Hakimi.

78'

Habib Baz tried to sprint past Jibran Doka but it failed.

79'

Abdul Azeez Faraj played it confidently past Samien Hakimi.

Swerving shot by Abdul Azeez Faraj from 20 yards. Sharif Deeb failed to block the shot.

Vega Wasem did well to get his fingertips to the ball and tip it over.

81'

Sharif Deeb used his skill to go past Ahnaf Shahan.

Sharif Deeb tried to lob the keeper from a distance but Abdul Azeez Faraj hoofed the ball clear.

82'

Shafeeq Hannan tried to pass it long to a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he was under too much pressure from Yasir Asker.

83'

Abdul Azeez Faraj tried to pass it long to a team-mate but Samien Hakimi showed great composure in intercepting the ball.

84'

Muizz Semaan searched out Rasool Nagi with a high ball, Rasool Nagi took an excellent first touch before Onslow Ghannam could cut it out.

Rasool Nagi made an attempt to direct the ball to a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he was under pressure from Kamil Wasem.

86'

Hajib Halaby made a good pass to Ahad Farrakhan, Ahad Farrakhan picked up on the ball before Habib Baz could reach it.

Ahad Farrakhan tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but Yasir Asker got in the way of the ball.

87'

Abdul Azeez Faraj tried to twist past Samien Hakimi but Samien Hakimi block tackled Abdul Azeez Faraj.

92'

Hajib Halaby shot from 30 yards. Habib Baz didn't read the game well enough to block it.

the ball went into the net despite of Vega Wasem's attempts to clear the ball away. ... A fine goal all round by Hajib Halaby !!! ... He performed a backflip !!

BlueBird wanderers 0 - 2 Basra F.C.

End Match BlueBird wanderers 0 - 2 Basra F.C.