Welcome to the match between Saint Venera wanderers and Ħamrun Spartans

2'

Benjamin Lazzarini sprinted to escape from Serafino Valenza.

Benjamin Lazzarini shielded the ball from Dionigi Larosa and shot a hopeful chance from 20 yards.

But Benjamin Lazzarini blazed it over the bar ... It was a poor effort from Benjamin Lazzarini. He was lacking match sharpness.

3'

Wenzu Montalto showed Adolfo Pace a clean set of heels.

Wenzu Montalto looked certain to score from medium range but John Ventura went in with a successful block tackle on him.

4'

Zachary Anastasi faked a pass then cut Adolfo Pace in a different direction.

Zachary Anastasi found a chance to score from medium range but Abaco Bardon succesfully won the ball from him.

6'

Fabio Stilon tried to lob the ball forward but he got too much purchase on it as he had been pressured by John Ventura.

7'

Abaco Bardon played the ball to Adolfo Pace's feet, Adolfo Pace took possession of the ball before Wenzu Montalto could cut it out.

Adolfo Pace had shrugged off the challenge of Zachary Anastasi and hit towards goal from 30 yards out.

But Adolfo Pace put it just over ... He should have done a lot better with that chance.

9'

Raffaello Casolani hit a long ball upfield,Serafino Valenza stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Nestu Mattei won the aerial challenge against Guglielmo Trionfi, then headed the ball forward.

Rokku Trapani delivered the ball to John Ventura, John Ventura latched onto the ball before Matteo Herrera could cut it out.

John Ventura played a pinpoint pass to Benjamin Lazzarini, Guglielmo Trionfi couldn't cut out the pass.

Benjamin Lazzarini played a lovely ball for Andrew Fasanelli, Andrew Fasanelli latched onto the ball before Matteo Herrera could intercept.

Andrew Fasanelli had shrugged off the challenge of Guglielmo Trionfi and hit a fierce shot.

Andrew Fasanelli left Daniele Sapienza with an easy save.

11'

Duminku Busuttil hit a speculative effort from 30 yards. Teodoro Cristiano approached too late to tackle him.

Duminku Busuttil put it clean over the bar ... It was a terrible miss.

12'

Raffaello Casolani took the corner kick but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

13'

Zachary Anastasi tried to sprint past Rokku Trapani but Zachary Anastasi lost the ball to Rokku Trapani's block tackle.

14'

Duminku Busuttil played a lovely ball for John Ventura, John Ventura took it in his stride before Teodoro Cristiano could reach it.

John Ventura made a good pass to Duminku Busuttil, Duminku Busuttil took possession of the ball before Fabio Stilon could reach it.

Duminku Busuttil knocked a lovely ball for Nestu Mattei, Nestu Mattei picked up on the ball before Teodoro Cristiano could cut it out.

Nestu Mattei turned on the ball to leave Guglielmo Trionfi standing.

Nestu Mattei fired off a shot but Matteo Herrera removed the danger.

15'

Duminku Busuttil made an attempt to pass the ball forward but it was a poor ball as he had been pressured by Teodoro Cristiano.

16'

Abaco Bardon made an attempt to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he was under pressure from Wenzu Montalto.

17'

Abaco Bardon directed the ball to Adolfo Pace, Adolfo Pace latched onto the ball before Zachary Anastasi could intercept.

A low cross was delivered by Adolfo Pace, Wenzu Montalto failed to intercept the pass.

Andrew Fasanelli let the ball drop before hitting a spectacular half volley, Matteo Herrera didn't read the game well enough to block it.

Daniele Sapienza failed to save ... Andrew Fasanelli found the net !!! ... He dived onto the grass with arms and legs outstretched !

Saint Venera wanderers 1 - 0 Ħamrun Spartans

18'

Raffaello Casolani escaped from the challenge of Dionigi Larosa and hit the ball from long range.

Daniele Sapienza watched it sail harmlessly over ... It was an epic miss.

19'

Raffaello Casolani played a wonderful ball for Duminku Busuttil, Duminku Busuttil took it in his stride before Serafino Valenza could reach it.

Duminku Busuttil tried to pass it long to a team-mate but Dionigi Larosa intercepted the pass.

23'

Fabio Stilon blocked Duminku Busuttil before Duminku Busuttil could pass the ball.

25'

Duminku Busuttil tried to skip past the challenge of Teodoro Cristiano but Teodoro Cristiano didn't allow.

27'

Raffaello Casolani struck a long range piledriver!. Lawrent Degabriele didn't read the game well enough to block it.

The ball missed to the left of the goal ... He should have hit the target at least.

29'

Zachary Anastasi tried to hit the ball forward to a team-mate but The ball ricocheted off Adolfo Pace.

30'

Zachary Anastasi flicked the ball over Abaco Bardon's head !.

Zachary Anastasi tried to hit it long to a team-mate but The ball bounced off Adolfo Pace.

31'

Andrew Fasanelli was shown a yellow card.

33'

Dionigi Larosa made a good pass to Serafino Valenza, Serafino Valenza took possession of the ball before Guzi Despot could cut it out.

Serafino Valenza fed the ball forward to Guglielmo Trionfi, Benjamin Lazzarini couldn't reach it.

Guglielmo Trionfi crossed the ball low and hard, Raffaello Casolani couldn't reach it.

On the volley, Serafino Valenza shot towards goal, Rokku Trapani didn't read the game well enough to block it.

Serafino Valenza's shot looked destined for the net, but it went just over ... He should never have missed that one.

34'

Raffaello Casolani made an attempt to pass the ball to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he had been pressured by Serafino Valenza.

40'

Duminku Busuttil skipped easily past the challenge of Teodoro Cristiano.

Duminku Busuttil played the ball to Nestu Mattei's feet, Nestu Mattei picked up on the ball before Fabio Stilon could reach it.

Nestu Mattei found himself with plenty of time and smashed the ball towards the top corner. Guglielmo Trionfi wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

Daniele Sapienza tried to save but he couldn ... Nestu Mattei scored a superb effort !!! ... He pointed towards the sky !

Saint Venera wanderers 2 - 0 Ħamrun Spartans

42'

Duminku Busuttil fed the ball forward to Andrew Fasanelli, Andrew Fasanelli picked up on the ball before Fabio Stilon could cut it out.

Andrew Fasanelli shot a hopeful chance from medium-range but Teodoro Cristiano blocked the shot.

43'

Adolfo Pace got past Wenzu Montalto.

Adolfo Pace tried to whip in a float cross but The ball cannoned off Zachary Anastasi.

44'

Duminku Busuttil lifted the corner kick into the area but it was cleared by the opposition.

45'

Adolfo Pace played a perfect pass for Abaco Bardon, Abaco Bardon picked up on the ball before Wenzu Montalto could reach it.

Abaco Bardon faked a shot before cutting Zachary Anastasi in a different direction.

Abaco Bardon put a float cross , Wenzu Montalto tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Andrew Fasanelli won the aerial challenge against Matteo Herrera, then headed it to the goal.

Daniele Sapienza had no chance of stopping the ball ... Andrew Fasanelli capped an excellent move. GOAL!!! ... He slided on his knees !

Saint Venera wanderers 3 - 0 Ħamrun Spartans

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The teams went in for their half-time break which Saint Venera wanderers took the lead.Saint Venera wanderers maintained 62% of possession and 38% for Ħamrun Spartans. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

46'

A long ball was hit up field by Benjamin Lazzarini,Serafino Valenza tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Andrew Fasanelli rose bravely above Guglielmo Trionfi to win the ball, then headed the ball upfield.

John Ventura tried to score but Matteo Herrera had done enough to put him off.

48'

Raffaello Casolani went by the challenge of Edoardo Leonardis.

Raffaello Casolani escaped from the challenge of Serafino Valenza and struck a medium range piledriver.

Raffaello Casolani struck it just over the bar ... He buckled under the pressure.

49'

Fabio Stilon delivered a long ball for Serafino Valenza, Serafino Valenza picked up on the ball before John Ventura could cut it out.

Perfectly timed block tackle by Rokku Trapani before Serafino Valenza attempted to hit a shot towards goal.

50'

Zachary Anastasi was outmuscled by Nestu Mattei.

Nestu Mattei was pressed by Wenzu Montalto but he evaded the challenge and hit a speculative long-range shot.

Daniele Sapienza wan't fast enough to make the save ... Nestu Mattei scored an excellent goal !!! ... He kissed the badge on his shirt !

Saint Venera wanderers 4 - 0 Ħamrun Spartans

51'

Dionigi Larosa made an attempt to pass the ball forward but he overhit the pass as he was under pressure from Raffaello Casolani.

52'

John Ventura faked a pass then cut Wenzu Montalto in a different direction.

Pass by John Ventura to Abaco Bardon, Abaco Bardon took it in his stride before Zachary Anastasi could reach it.

Abaco Bardon crossed the ball high and hard over Wenzu Montalto.

Andrew Fasanelli won the ball in the air from Guglielmo Trionfi, then headed the ball forward.

Good play by Raffaello Casolani in making himself some space and hit a fierce shot. Matteo Herrera approached too late to clear the danger.

But Raffaello Casolani blazed it over the bar ... He was disappointed with that glaring miss.

54'

Duminku Busuttil tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but The ball struck Teodoro Cristiano.

55'

Duminku Busuttil passed along the floor for John Ventura to pick it up, Teodoro Cristiano stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

John Ventura tried to make a long pass to a team-mate but The ball struck Fabio Stilon.

56'

Abaco Bardon sent the corner kick straight to the opposition.

57'

Raffaello Casolani took the ball past Dionigi Larosa.

Raffaello Casolani hit a crashing drive from 40 yards. Serafino Valenza couldn't reach it.

However, Raffaello Casolani put it well over the bar ... He hung his head in shame for missing what was such an easy chance.

58'

Dionigi Larosa delivered a long ball for Edoardo Leonardis, Edoardo Leonardis trapped the ball nicely before Benjamin Lazzarini could intercept.

Edoardo Leonardis got free in the penalty area and tried to lob the ball at goal. Guzi Despot failed to charge down the shot.

The ball missed to the left of the goal ... It was a poor miss from Edoardo Leonardis. He looked like he was short of match practice.

59'

Abaco Bardon twisted past Wenzu Montalto.

Abaco Bardon got past Zachary Anastasi with ease.

Shot by Abaco Bardon but the shot cannoned off Matteo Herrera.

62'

Duminku Busuttil passed along the floor for John Ventura to pick it up, John Ventura picked up on the ball before Fabio Stilon could cut it out.

John Ventura made an attempt to pass the ball forward but The ball struck Teodoro Cristiano.

63'

Raffaello Casolani knocked a lovely ball for Benjamin Lazzarini, Teodoro Cristiano failed to intercept the pass.

Benjamin Lazzarini flicked the ball over Serafino Valenza's head !.

Guglielmo Trionfi went in with a successful block tackle on Benjamin Lazzarini before Benjamin Lazzarini could pass the ball.

66'

Fabio Stilon tried to dribble past John Ventura but John Ventura nicked the ball from the toes of Fabio Stilon.

67'

John Ventura attempted a thunderous drive from 35 yards. Teodoro Cristiano approached too late to tackle him.

Daniele Sapienza chose to punch the ball away.

68'

Abaco Bardon moved the ball forward for Nestu Mattei, Wenzu Montalto tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Nestu Mattei span past Zachary Anastasi.

Nestu Mattei blasted the ball towards the top corner. Matteo Herrera couldn't reach it.

It went close from Nestu Mattei ... He dropped to his knees.

69'

Nestu Mattei played a wonderful ball for Duminku Busuttil, Duminku Busuttil picked up on the ball before Serafino Valenza could intercept.

Duminku Busuttil delivered the ball to Adolfo Pace, the ball was picked up by Adolfo Pace before Teodoro Cristiano could intercept.

Adolfo Pace had shrugged off the challenge of Fabio Stilon and tried his luck with a medium range chip.

Held by Daniele Sapienza.

71'

Abaco Bardon tried to hit it long to a team-mate but Zachary Anastasi made it first to the ball and intercepted.

72'

Fabio Stilon directed the ball to Teodoro Cristiano, Teodoro Cristiano trapped the ball nicely before Duminku Busuttil could intercept.

Teodoro Cristiano went by the challenge of John Ventura.

Teodoro Cristiano tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he had been pressured by Duminku Busuttil.

73'

Raffaello Casolani span past Teodoro Cristiano.

Raffaello Casolani dribbled past Fabio Stilon.

Raffaello Casolani had a go on goal but Matteo Herrera removed the danger.

74'

Serafino Valenza passed along the floor for Dionigi Larosa to pick it up, Nestu Mattei couldn't cut out the pass.

Dionigi Larosa tried to supply a float cross but Benjamin Lazzarini showed great composure in intercepted the ball.

75'

Duminku Busuttil tried his luck with a long range chip. Teodoro Cristiano couldn't reach it.

But Duminku Busuttil didn't connect properly and sent the ball wide ... It was a poor miss from Duminku Busuttil. He looked like he was short of match practice.

76'

Teodoro Cristiano played a long ball looking for the head of Lawrent Degabriele, Lawrent Degabriele took an excellent first touch before John Ventura could reach it.

Lawrent Degabriele moved the ball forward for Wenzu Montalto, the ball was picked up by Wenzu Montalto before Guzi Despot could reach it.

Wenzu Montalto hit it high and hard towards goal but Rokku Trapani managed to block the shot.

79'

Benjamin Lazzarini played the ball long looking for a team-mate but Serafino Valenza got in the way of the ball.

80'

Abaco Bardon dribbled past Zachary Anastasi.

Abaco Bardon crossed the ball high into the box, Wenzu Montalto couldn't reach it.

Nestu Mattei got well above Matteo Herrera to win the ball, then connected with a looping header for the goal.

Denied by Daniele Sapienza.

81'

Abaco Bardon tried to sprint past Zachary Anastasi but Zachary Anastasi took the ball away from Abaco Bardon.

82'

Raffaello Casolani turned on the ball to leave Dionigi Larosa standing.

Raffaello Casolani tried a medium range effort. Serafino Valenza approached too late to clear the danger.

Daniele Sapienza saved and clutched the ball gratefully to his chest.

83'

Duminku Busuttil block tackled Fabio Stilon before Fabio Stilon tried to fire in a shot at goal from long range.

86'

Raffaello Casolani sent the ball flying towards goal from 40 yards but Wenzu Montalto threw himself in front of the shot.

90'

Teodoro Cristiano sent the corner kick straight to the opposition.

92'

Duminku Busuttil tried to dribble past Teodoro Cristiano but it failed.

End Match Saint Venera wanderers 4 - 0 Ħamrun Spartans