Welcome to the match between Malta and Cyprus

1'

Anacletus Melis tried to use his skill to go past Karmenu Montezin but Karmenu Montezin robbed Anacletus Melis.

2'

Massimo Mirabelli tried a long range effort. Hypnos Kondos failed to block the shot.

Held by Basil Remes.

3'

Pass by Jason Georgas to Osias Katsaros, Osias Katsaros took it in his stride before Carlo Ferriggi could reach it.

Osias Katsaros strayed into an offside position.

4'

Marcello Losco tried to sprint past Hypnos Kondos but failed.

5'

Osias Katsaros tried to sprint past Patrizio Lapira but Patrizio Lapira succesfully won the ball from Osias Katsaros.

6'

Andrea Inguanez lifted the corner kick into the area but it was cleared by the opposition.

7'

Andrea Inguanez had a crack at goal from the freekick. Andrea Inguanez put it horribly wide.

8'

Jason Georgas dribbled past Carlo Ferriggi.

Jason Georgas got up well to attempt a medium-range overhead kick but Floriano Polidano cleared the ball from danger.

9'

Massimo Mirabelli had the strength to hold off Anacletus Melis.

Massimo Mirabelli squared the ball from the wing, Hypnos Kondos couldn't cut out the pass.

Andrea Inguanez had reached the ball before Momus Castellanos and immediately struck it.

Basil Remes tipped the ball over the bar.

10'

Patrizio Lapira directed the ball nicely to Floriano Polidano, Floriano Polidano took it in his stride before Momus Castellanos could reach it.

Floriano Polidano fed the ball forward to Andrea Inguanez, Andrea Inguanez picked up on the ball before Osias Katsaros could intercept.

Andrea Inguanez made space for himself and tried to lob the ball at goal. Avel Papalia couldn't reach it.

Basil Remes didn't move! ... A goal was scored by Andrea Inguanez !!! ... He sent the fans into raptures !

Malta 1 - 0 Cyprus

11'

Patrizio Lapira twisted past Osias Katsaros.

Patrizio Lapira shielded the ball from Jason Georgas and hit it hard with the outside of his foot from 20 yards.

But Patrizio Lapira didn't connect properly and sent the ball wide ... It was a dismal effort, he never should have missed.

12'

Marcello Losco dribbled past Hypnos Kondos.

Marcello Losco crossed the ball low into the box, Anacletus Melis couldn't cut it.

Andrea Inguanez moved onto the ball and attempted a half volley, Avel Papalia approached too late to block it.

Basil Remes fisted the ball away.

13'

Marcello Losco tried to skip past Anacletus Melis but Anacletus Melis won the ball from Marcello Losco.

14'

Osias Katsaros skipped past the challenge of Floriano Polidano.

Osias Katsaros laid it forward to Hypnos Kondos, Hypnos Kondos took it in his stride before Carlo Ferriggi could intercept.

Emanuele Nani blocked Hypnos Kondos in a good, clean tackle before Hypnos Kondos attempted to pass the ball.

16'

Andrea Inguanez took the corner.

Jayden Spiteri challenged Momus Castellanos for a heading, then forced the ball goalwards with a header.

But Jayden Spiteri put it well wide ... It was a shocking miss.

19'

Marcello Losco span past Hypnos Kondos.

Marcello Losco whipped in a low cross, Anacletus Melis stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Andrea Inguanez ran onto the ball and quickly struck it towards the goal, Momus Castellanos didn't read the game well enough to block it.

Basil Remes did fantastically well to save and hold the ball.

21'

Massimo Mirabelli darted past Anacletus Melis.

Massimo Mirabelli put a low cross in to the far post, Hypnos Kondos failed to reach the ball.

Andrea Inguanez hit a spectacular half volley, Momus Castellanos approached too late to tackle him.

It went just wide by Andrea Inguanez ... It looked a certain goal, he really should have hit the back of the net.

22'

Marcello Losco tried to play it past Anacletus Melis but Anacletus Melis took the ball away from Marcello Losco.

24'

Patrizio Lapira tried an audacious shot on goal from 30 yards but the shot cannoned off Jason Georgas.

26'

Marcello Losco used his skill to go past Anacletus Melis.

Marcello Losco crossed the ball low into the box, Hypnos Kondos tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Andrea Inguanez ran onto the ball and immediately drove the ball low towards the goal but Avel Papalia cleared the ball.

29'

Andrea Inguanez floated the ball over into the area from the corner kick.

Benjamin Berido got to the ball before Avel Papalia but the ball went bad.

30'

changed their tactics.

Zazu Molinari replaced Emanuele Nani.

Floriano Polidano played a wonderful ball for Patrizio Lapira, Osias Katsaros missed his interception.

Patrizio Lapira made a good pass to Zazu Molinari, Zazu Molinari took possession of the ball before Jason Georgas could intercept.

Zazu Molinari tried an audacious shot on goal but the shot cannoned off Momus Castellanos.

31'

Benjamin Berido delivered the ball to Patrizio Lapira, Patrizio Lapira took possession of the ball before Jason Georgas could cut it out.

Patrizio Lapira evaded the challenge of Osias Katsaros and bent the ball towards goal from 20 yards.

Basil Remes chose to punch the ball away.

32'

Andrea Inguanez gave the corner straight to the opposition.

33'

Patrizio Lapira played a great ball for Floriano Polidano, Osias Katsaros failed to reach the ball.

Floriano Polidano passed along the floor for Patrizio Lapira to pick it up, Patrizio Lapira took it in his stride before Jason Georgas could cut it out.

Patrizio Lapira attempted a curling shot from 20 yards. Osias Katsaros wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

But Patrizio Lapira sent it wide of the goal ... It was a shocking miss.

34'

Marcello Losco skipped easily past the challenge of Hypnos Kondos.

Marcello Losco tried to sprint past Anacletus Melis but Marcello Losco lost the ball to Anacletus Melis's block tackle.

35'

Floriano Polidano played it past Osias Katsaros.

Floriano Polidano laid it forward past Jason Georgas to Jayden Spiteri.

Jayden Spiteri directed the ball nicely to Zazu Molinari, Zazu Molinari trapped the ball nicely before Avel Papalia could intercept.

Zazu Molinari got free in the penalty area and tried to lob the ball at goal. Momus Castellanos approached too late to clear the danger.

Basil Remes could only parry it.

36'

Jason Georgas tried to play it past Carlo Ferriggi but Carlo Ferriggi blocked Jason Georgas in a good, clean tackle.

37'

Andrea Inguanez went across to take the corner but it was cut out easily by the opposition.

38'

Marcello Losco turned on the ball to leave Hypnos Kondos standing.

Marcello Losco crossed the ball low into the box, Anacletus Melis tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Andrea Inguanez had reached the ball before Avel Papalia and hastily struck from a narrow angle.

Basil Remes got himself in front of the shot.

39'

Floriano Polidano received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Patrizio Lapira, Floriano Polidano trapped the ball nicely before Jason Georgas could intercept.

Floriano Polidano fed the ball forward to Andrea Inguanez, Andrea Inguanez took it in his stride before Osias Katsaros could cut it out.

Andrea Inguanez had a crack at goal but Momus Castellanos got himself between the ball and goal.

40'

A long ball was delivered by Patrizio Lapira,Jason Georgas missed his interception.

Andrea Inguanez tried to take the ball past Momus Castellanos but Momus Castellanos succesfully won the ball from Andrea Inguanez.

41'

Jayden Spiteri tried to play it past Omega Angelopoulos but Jayden Spiteri lost out to Omega Angelopoulos.

42'

Floriano Polidano hit a lovely long ball forward to Karmenu Montezin, Osias Katsaros stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Momus Castellanos went in with a successful block tackle on Karmenu Montezin before Karmenu Montezin attempted to pass the ball.

43'

Patrizio Lapira sent a long ball into the area for Andrea Inguanez, Andrea Inguanez took possession of the ball before Osias Katsaros could cut it out.

Good play by Andrea Inguanez in making himself some space and attempted a thunderous drive. Momus Castellanos approached too late to clear the danger.

Basil Remes gathered the ball safely.

44'

Patrizio Lapira played it past Osias Katsaros.

Patrizio Lapira laid it forward to Marcello Losco, Marcello Losco picked up on the ball before Jason Georgas could intercept.

Marcello Losco made space for himself and tried to lob the ball at goal. Momus Castellanos couldn't reach it.

The ball went clean over the bar ... It was a wasted opportunity.

45'

Andrea Inguanez ran up to take the corner.

Marcello Losco rose bravely above Momus Castellanos to win the ball, then headed it across the goal.

Basil Remes saved and clutched the ball gratefully to his chest.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- It was the end of the first half which Cyprus were unfortunate to go in behind.Malta maintained 66% of possession and 34% for Cyprus. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

46'

Andrea Inguanez had a go from the freekick. But Andrea Inguanez sent the ball high into the stands.

47'

Osias Katsaros blocked Carlo Ferriggi in a good, clean tackle before Carlo Ferriggi could pass the ball.

48'

Poor corner kick by Andrea Inguanez. He sent the corner straight to the opposition.

49'

Marcello Losco played the ball long,Osias Katsaros couldn't cut out the pass.

Andrea Inguanez ran onto the ball and quickly struck it towards the goal but Avel Papalia cleared the ball to safety.

50'

Marcello Losco tried to sprint past Hypnos Kondos but Hypnos Kondos blocked Marcello Losco in a good, clean tackle.

51'

Pass by Jason Georgas to Osias Katsaros, Osias Katsaros took possession of the ball before Carlo Ferriggi could intercept.

The assistant referee raised his flag...Osias Katsaros was offside.

52'

Floriano Polidano picked up Patrizio Lapira's superb pass, Osias Katsaros failed to intercept the pass.

Floriano Polidano directed the ball to Andrea Inguanez, Andrea Inguanez trapped the ball nicely before Jason Georgas could intercept.

Andrea Inguanez passed along the floor for Floriano Polidano to pick it up, Floriano Polidano took possession of the ball before Osias Katsaros could intercept.

Floriano Polidano found a chance to score but Avel Papalia did well to close down the space.

53'

Floriano Polidano failed in his attempt to dribble past Jason Georgas.

55'

Jayden Spiteri played the ball to Patrizio Lapira's feet, Patrizio Lapira took it in his stride before Osias Katsaros could cut it out.

Patrizio Lapira tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but The ball cannoned off Jason Georgas.

56'

Patrizio Lapira escaped from the challenge of Osias Katsaros and curled the ball in at goal from 30 yards.

Basil Remes was in a good position and saved it.

57'

Patrizio Lapira played it past Osias Katsaros.

Patrizio Lapira struck a medium range piledriver. Jason Georgas couldn't reach it.

Basil Remes saved well and held the ball.

58'

Patrizio Lapira hit a speculative long-range shot. Osias Katsaros didn't read the game well enough to block it.

The ball went clean over the bar ... He was disappointed with that glaring miss.

59'

Andrea Inguanez took the corner.

Karmenu Montezin tried to flick the ball to a team-mate but Momus Castellanos got across to charge down the header.

60'

changed their tactics.

Ernesto Sajjan replaced Benjamin Berido.

Patrizio Lapira was brought off and replaced by Alessio Ceravolo.

61'

Zazu Molinari played a wonderful ball for Marcello Losco, Marcello Losco trapped the ball nicely before Hypnos Kondos could intercept.

Marcello Losco made a good pass to Massimo Mirabelli, Massimo Mirabelli took it in his stride before Anacletus Melis could reach it.

Massimo Mirabelli tried to skip past the challenge of Hypnos Kondos but Massimo Mirabelli lost the ball to Hypnos Kondos.

62'

Jayden Spiteri played a lovely ball for Ernesto Sajjan, Ernesto Sajjan took it in his stride before Baptiste Manago could cut it out.

Ernesto Sajjan dribbled past Omega Angelopoulos.

Ernesto Sajjan was free of the last defender.

Ernesto Sajjan got into a one on one situation with Basil Remes and struck it low but Basil Remes punched the ball clear.

63'

Massimo Mirabelli played a perfect pass for Marcello Losco, Marcello Losco took it in his stride before Hypnos Kondos could cut it out.

Marcello Losco span past Anacletus Melis.

From out wide, Marcello Losco fired in a curving shot at goal but Avel Papalia threw himself in front of the shot.

64'

Carlo Ferriggi blocked Jason Georgas before Jason Georgas attempted to pass the ball.

65'

Orestes Drivas tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but Ernesto Sajjan intercepted the pass.

66'

Ernesto Sajjan played a great ball for Jayden Spiteri, Jayden Spiteri took it in his stride before Omega Angelopoulos could intercept.

Jayden Spiteri put a low cross, Orestes Drivas stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Floriano Polidano moved onto the ball and immediately fired in a shot, Avel Papalia failed to block the shot.

Basil Remes did well to get his fingertips to the ball and tip it wide.

67'

Marcello Losco dribbled past Hypnos Kondos.

Marcello Losco crossed the ball low into the box, Anacletus Melis couldn't reach it.

Andrea Inguanez ran onto the ball and immediately drove the ball low towards the goal but Momus Castellanos hoofed the ball clear.

68'

Massimo Mirabelli tried to play a long ball forward but Hypnos Kondos had no problem in intercepting the ball.

70'

Marcello Losco tried to use his skill to go past Jason Georgas but Jason Georgas robbed Marcello Losco.

71'

Alessio Ceravolo tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he was under too much pressure from Jason Georgas.

72'

Marcello Losco dribbled past Avel Papalia.

Marcello Losco tried to skip past Hypnos Kondos but Hypnos Kondos robbed Marcello Losco.

74'

Orestes Drivas stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but Jayden Spiteri did well to spot and intercept the pass.

75'

Jason Georgas delivered the ball to Osias Katsaros, Osias Katsaros latched onto the ball before Ernesto Sajjan could cut it out.

Osias Katsaros twisted past Carlo Ferriggi.

Osias Katsaros played a lovely ball for Baptiste Manago, the ball was picked up by Baptiste Manago before Floriano Polidano could reach it.

Baptiste Manago made a good pass to Osias Katsaros, Osias Katsaros took it in his stride before Zazu Molinari could cut it out.

Osias Katsaros took a shot! but the shot cannoned off Andrea Inguanez.

76'

Karmenu Montezin played a pinpoint pass to Marcello Losco, Hypnos Kondos stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Marcello Losco played a wonderful ball for Massimo Mirabelli, Massimo Mirabelli took it in his stride before Anacletus Melis could intercept.

Massimo Mirabelli dribbled past Hypnos Kondos.

Massimo Mirabelli tried to hit the ball forward to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he had been pressured by Avel Papalia.

77'

Anacletus Melis used his skill to go past Karmenu Montezin.

Anacletus Melis evaded the challenge of Massimo Mirabelli and blasted the ball towards the top corner from 25 yards.

But Anacletus Melis didn't connect properly and sent the ball wide ... He's kicked himself for missing that chance.

79'

Marcello Losco jinked confidently past Anacletus Melis.

Marcello Losco tried to skip past Hypnos Kondos but Marcello Losco lost the ball to Hypnos Kondos.

80'

Jason Georgas executed a block tackle on Alessio Ceravolo before Alessio Ceravolo could pass the ball.

81'

Jason Georgas span past Carlo Ferriggi.

Jason Georgas made an attempt to pass the ball to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he was under pressure from Floriano Polidano.

82'

Carlo Ferriggi played a perfect pass for Alessio Ceravolo, the ball was picked up by Alessio Ceravolo before Osias Katsaros could cut it out.

Alessio Ceravolo played a pinpoint pass to Floriano Polidano, Floriano Polidano picked up on the ball before Jason Georgas could reach it.

Floriano Polidano played a pinpoint pass to Andrea Inguanez, Andrea Inguanez trapped the ball nicely before Osias Katsaros could reach it.

Andrea Inguanez lost his man and found himself with plenty of room and fired off a shot. Momus Castellanos failed to block the shot.

But Andrea Inguanez put it wide ... He was disappointed with that glaring miss.

83'

Marcello Losco played a great ball for Massimo Mirabelli, Massimo Mirabelli picked up on the ball before Hypnos Kondos could cut it out.

Massimo Mirabelli put a low cross, Anacletus Melis couldn't cut out the pass.

Andrea Inguanez got a shot in on the volley, Momus Castellanos failed to block the shot.

Basil Remes tried to save but he fumbled the ball! ... Andrea Inguanez scored a goal !!! ... He wheeled away in jubilation !

Malta 2 - 0 Cyprus

84'

Jason Georgas passed the ball perfectly past Carlo Ferriggi to Osias Katsaros.

Osias Katsaros tried to dribble past Floriano Polidano but Floriano Polidano succesfully won the ball from Osias Katsaros.

85'

Marcello Losco jinked confidently past Hypnos Kondos.

Marcello Losco squared the ball from the wing, Anacletus Melis missed his interception.

Jayden Spiteri passed the ball instantly to his right. Momus Castellanos failed to intercept the pass.

86'

Massimo Mirabelli knocked a lovely ball for Marcello Losco, Marcello Losco trapped the ball nicely before Hypnos Kondos could cut it out.

Marcello Losco jinked confidently past Anacletus Melis.

Marcello Losco was free of the last defender.

Marcello Losco found himself in the clear with just Basil Remes to beat and smashed the ball towards the top corner but Basil Remes punched the ball clear.

87'

Andrea Inguanez ran up to try an out-swinging ball from the corner.

Avel Papalia won the ball in the air from Ernesto Sajjan and headed the ball clear.

88'

Marcello Losco tried to pass the ball forward but he misjudged the pass as he had been pressured by Hypnos Kondos.

89'

Marcello Losco dribbled past Anacletus Melis.

Marcello Losco tried to play it past Hypnos Kondos but Hypnos Kondos took the ball away from Marcello Losco.

90'

Anacletus Melis lifted the ball forward for Tarasios Chontos, Tarasios Chontos took an excellent first touch before Karmenu Montezin could cut it out.

Tarasios Chontos strayed into an offside position.

91'

Karmenu Montezin tried to sprint past Hypnos Kondos but Hypnos Kondos dispossessed Karmenu Montezin.

End Match Malta 2 - 0 Cyprus