Welcome to the match between Sliema villa and Ħamrun Spartans

3'

Marcello Geraldi went by the challenge of Gregorio Desalvo.

Marcello Geraldi made a good pass to Paolo Gulia, Paolo Gulia took possession of the ball before Gulju Palmier could intercept.

Paolo Gulia got free in the penalty area and fired in a curving shot at goal. Damiano Salomone approached too late to clear the danger.

Mark Inguanez was caught in no man's land ... Paolo Gulia scored. Super finish !!! ... He enjoyed that one !

Sliema villa 1 - 0 Ħamrun Spartans

6'

Marcello Geraldi played a perfect pass for Nathaniel Faenza, Nathaniel Faenza trapped the ball nicely before Gregorio Desalvo could cut it out.

Nathaniel Faenza fed the ball forward to Crispino Samuel, Gulju Palmier couldn't cut it.

Crispino Samuel tried to jink past Damiano Salomone but Damiano Salomone blocked Crispino Samuel.

9'

Marcello Geraldi played a pinpoint pass to Tiziano Montalto, Carl La Bordon failed to reach the ball.

Tiziano Montalto delivered a float cross, Marc Guerrera failed to reach the ball.

Crispino Samuel out-jumped Damiano Salomone, then got his head to the ball and sent it across the goalmouth.

But Crispino Samuel scooped it over the bar ... He was disappointed with that glaring miss.

10'

Carl La Bordon hit a fierce shot from 40 yards but Tiziano Montalto cleared the ball to safety.

12'

Gulju Palmier played the ball long looking for a team-mate but Feliciano Taliana blocked it.

13'

Marc Guerrera tried to curl one in from long range. Paolo Gulia couldn't reach it.

Cristoforo Tirchett did well to tip it wide.

14'

Eusebio Cutugno tried to lift the ball forward but he got too much purchase on it as he had been pressured by Marjanu Naudi.

15'

Leonardu Franco's corner was cut out easily by the opposition.

17'

Ferdinando Valenzia got past Marjanu Naudi with ease.

Ferdinando Valenzia tried to curl one in from medium range. Tommaso Velesco wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

However, the ball drifted wide of the goal by Ferdinando Valenzia ... It was a wasted opportunity.

18'

Marcello Geraldi jinked past Gregorio Desalvo.

Marcello Geraldi took the ball past Gulju Palmier.

Whilst still some way from goal, Marcello Geraldi tried to lob the keeper but Gregorio Desalvo charged down the shot.

20'

Tommaso Velesco tried to get past Eusebio Cutugno but Eusebio Cutugno succesfully won the ball from Tommaso Velesco.

21'

Marcello Geraldi tried to use his skill to go past Gregorio Desalvo but Gregorio Desalvo dispossessed Marcello Geraldi.

23'

Paolo Gulia played a pinpoint pass to Eusebio Cutugno, Eusebio Cutugno picked up on the ball before Carl La Bordon could intercept.

Eusebio Cutugno squared the ball, Marc Guerrera stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

On the volley, Ferdinando Valenzia shot towards goal, Denzel Danza approached too late to clear the danger.

Mark Inguanez managed to get a hand to it and turn it behind.

25'

Tiziano Montalto hit it long to Crispino Samuel, Marc Guerrera missed his interception.

Despite the angle, Crispino Samuel flicked it goalwards but Denzel Danza scrambled the ball away.

27'

Marc Guerrera dribbled past Eusebio Cutugno.

Marc Guerrera crossed the ball high into the box, Ferdinando Valenzia missed his interception.

Lażżru Petit jumped with Nathaniel Faenza and won the ball, then hit the ball with his head toward the goal.

Cristoforo Tirchett elected to fist the ball to safety.

29'

Paolo Gulia knocked a lovely ball for Tiziano Montalto, Tiziano Montalto latched onto the ball before Denzel Danza could cut it out.

Tiziano Montalto tried to whip in a float cross but he misjudged the cross as he had been pressured by Marc Guerrera.

30'

Tiziano Montalto laid it forward to Paolo Gulia, Paolo Gulia took possession of the ball before Carl La Bordon could intercept.

Paolo Gulia dribbled past Marc Guerrera.

Paolo Gulia used his skill to go past Carl La Bordon.

Paolo Gulia found himself in some space and unleashed a fierce drive high at goal. Denzel Danza approached too late to block it.

But it was well wide of the goal ... He held his head in his hands.

31'

Paolo Gulia played the ball to Leonardu Franco's feet, Leonardu Franco trapped the ball nicely before Carl La Bordon could cut it out.

Leonardu Franco tried an audacious shot on goal from 30 yards but Marc Guerrera charged down the shot.

32'

Nathaniel Faenza struck the freekick through the wall. Mark Inguanez got up to tip it over.

33'

Ferdinando Valenzia tried to pass it high to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he was under pressure from Marjanu Naudi.

34'

Marcello Geraldi swung the corner kick into the box. The goalkeeper punched the ball clear.

35'

Paolo Gulia flicked the ball over Marc Guerrera's head !.

Paolo Gulia tried to cross into the box but Carl La Bordon got to the ball first.

36'

Carl La Bordon made an attempt to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but Paolo Gulia intercepted but couldn't control the ball.

38'

Ferdinando Valenzia tried to skip past the challenge of Marjanu Naudi but Marjanu Naudi blocked Ferdinando Valenzia.

40'

Tiziano Montalto played it past Carl La Bordon.

Tiziano Montalto directed the ball to Paolo Gulia, Paolo Gulia took it in his stride before Marc Guerrera could reach it.

Paolo Gulia put a float cross , Carl La Bordon missed his interception.

Valentino Billion got above Damiano Salomone to win the ball, then attempted a looping header at goal.

But Valentino Billion blazed it over the bar ... It was a terrible miss.

41'

Tiziano Montalto made a good pass to Paolo Gulia, Paolo Gulia took it in his stride before Carl La Bordon could cut it out.

Paolo Gulia took the ball past Marc Guerrera.

Paolo Gulia struck the ball with fury but Denzel Danza managed to block the shot.

42'

Marcello Geraldi had the strength to hold off Gregorio Desalvo.

Marcello Geraldi got past Gulju Palmier.

Marcello Geraldi laid it forward to Valentino Billion, Valentino Billion trapped the ball nicely before Gregorio Desalvo could reach it.

Valentino Billion found a perfect spot and unleashed a fierce drive high at goal. Damiano Salomone approached too late to tackle him.

But Valentino Billion couldn't get it on target ... It was a dismal effort, he never should have missed.

43'

Eusebio Cutugno attempted to play a long ball but The ball ricocheted off Marjanu Naudi.

44'

Feliciano Taliana hit the ball forward to Marcello Geraldi, Marcello Geraldi took possession of the ball before Gregorio Desalvo could reach it.

Marcello Geraldi tried to jink past Gulju Palmier but Gulju Palmier blocked Marcello Geraldi in a good, clean tackle.

45'

Paolo Gulia stepped up and struck the freekick. But it didn't beat the wall.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Both teams went in for their half-time break which Ħamrun Spartans were unfortunate to go in behind.Sliema villa maintained 65% of possession and 35% for Ħamrun Spartans. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

46'

Gregorio Desalvo was outpaced by Nathaniel Faenza.

Nathaniel Faenza tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but Gulju Palmier closed in and intercepted the ball.

47'

Marcello Geraldi played a lovely ball for Feliciano Taliana, Feliciano Taliana took possession of the ball before Gulju Palmier could cut it out.

Feliciano Taliana tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but Gregorio Desalvo did well to spot and intercept the pass.

48'

Marcello Geraldi hit the ball forward to Feliciano Taliana, Feliciano Taliana took possession of the ball before Gregorio Desalvo could cut it out.

Valentino Billion received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Feliciano Taliana, the ball was picked up by Valentino Billion before Gulju Palmier could intercept.

Valentino Billion had an effort at goal but the shot was charged down by Denzel Danza.

53'

Marjanu Naudi jinked past Eusebio Cutugno.

Marjanu Naudi whipped in a low cross, Ferdinando Valenzia failed to reach the ball.

Lażżru Petit ran onto the ball and swiftly shot on the ball but Leonardu Franco cleared the ball to safety.

55'

Marcello Geraldi darted past Gregorio Desalvo.

Marcello Geraldi shot a knuckle shot from 30 yards. Gulju Palmier couldn't reach it.

It went just wide by Marcello Geraldi ... He will have kicked himself for missing that chance.

59'

Marcello Geraldi made a pass to Ferdinando Valenzia, the ball was picked up by Ferdinando Valenzia before Lażżru Petit could cut it out.

Ferdinando Valenzia smashed the ball past Marjanu Naudi towards the top corner from 25 yards.

But it went over the bar ... He should have kicked himself for missing what was such an easy chance.

60'

Marcello Geraldi made a good pass to Feliciano Taliana, Feliciano Taliana trapped the ball nicely before Marjanu Naudi could intercept.

Feliciano Taliana delivered the ball to Valentino Billion, Gregorio Desalvo missed his interception.

Valentino Billion tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but Denzel Danza had no problem in intercepting the ball.

61'

Marcello Geraldi delivered a lovely long ball,Gregorio Desalvo couldn't reach it.

Paolo Gulia had reached the ball before Denzel Danza and immediately fired in a shot at goal.

Mark Inguanez was too slow in reaction ... A fine goal all round by Paolo Gulia !!! ... He slided on his knees !

Sliema villa 2 - 0 Ħamrun Spartans

62'

Ferdinando Valenzia played a perfect pass for Eusebio Cutugno, Eusebio Cutugno picked up on the ball before Carl La Bordon could intercept.

Eusebio Cutugno crossed the ball high and hard, Marjanu Naudi failed to reach the ball.

Crispino Samuel challenged Denzel Danza for a heading, then connected with a looping header for the goal.

Mark Inguanez punched the ball clear.

63'

Nathaniel Faenza's corner was cut out easily by the opposition.

64'

Crispino Samuel stepped up and drifted the corner in.

Nathaniel Faenza jumped above Damiano Salomone, then headed it to the goal.

Mark Inguanez saved well and held the ball.

65'

Tiziano Montalto moved the ball forward for Paolo Gulia, Paolo Gulia picked up on the ball before Marc Guerrera could intercept.

Paolo Gulia took the ball past Carl La Bordon.

Paolo Gulia lost his man and found himself with plenty of room and chipped the ball goalwards. Denzel Danza approached too late to tackle him.

Paolo Gulia looked destined to score but Mark Inguanez react fast enough and saved it.

66'

Marcello Geraldi passed the ball perfectly to Feliciano Taliana, Gulju Palmier stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Feliciano Taliana fed the ball forward to Valentino Billion, Valentino Billion latched onto the ball before Gregorio Desalvo could cut it out.

Valentino Billion was able to make space and flicked it goalwards. Damiano Salomone failed to charge down the shot.

Mark Inguanez tried to save but he couldn ... Valentino Billion scored. Super finish !!! ... The fans were dancing in jubilation !

Sliema villa 3 - 0 Ħamrun Spartans

67'

Carl La Bordon skipped past Paolo Gulia.

Carl La Bordon passed the ball to Damiano Salomone, Damiano Salomone latched onto the ball before Tiziano Montalto could intercept.

Damiano Salomone tried to twist past Paolo Gulia but Paolo Gulia blocked Damiano Salomone in a good, clean tackle.

68'

Tiziano Montalto skipped past the challenge of Marjanu Naudi.

Tiziano Montalto skipped past Tommaso Velesco.

Tiziano Montalto lost his man and found himself with plenty of room and struck it at goal. Damiano Salomone approached too late to tackle him.

Tiziano Montalto put it clean over the bar ... He was disappointed with that glaring miss.

69'

Paolo Gulia passed the ball to Tiziano Montalto, Tiziano Montalto picked up on the ball before Marc Guerrera could reach it.

Tiziano Montalto swung in a float cross, Carl La Bordon failed to intercept the pass.

Denzel Danza beat Feliciano Taliana to the ball, then headed the ball to safety.

70'

Tiziano Montalto flicked the ball over Carl La Bordon's head !.

Tiziano Montalto had the strength to hold off Marc Guerrera.

Tiziano Montalto hit it hard with the outside of his foot from distance. Carl La Bordon approached too late to block it.

Mark Inguanez could only parry it.

72'

Perfectly timed block tackle by Tommaso Velesco before Marcello Geraldi attempted to deliver the ball.

73'

Block tackle from Eusebio Cutugno, easily dispossessing Tommaso Velesco before Tommaso Velesco attempted to shoot at goal from long range.

74'

Leonardu Franco tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but Marc Guerrera cut it out easily.

77'

Valentino Billion swung the corner kick into the box. The goalkeeper punched the ball clear.

78'

Poor corner kick by Lażżru Petit. He sent the corner straight to the opposition.

79'

Paolo Gulia received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Tiziano Montalto, Paolo Gulia picked up on the ball before Marc Guerrera could cut it out.

Paolo Gulia tried to sprint past Carl La Bordon but Carl La Bordon won the ball from Paolo Gulia.

80'

Marcello Geraldi attempted to loft the ball to a team-mate but The ball bounced off Gregorio Desalvo.

81'

Marcello Geraldi tried to dart past Gregorio Desalvo but Gregorio Desalvo won the ball from Marcello Geraldi.

82'

Ferdinando Valenzia directed the ball to Eusebio Cutugno, Marjanu Naudi failed to reach the ball.

Eusebio Cutugno floated it into the area, Tommaso Velesco tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Valentino Billion out-jumped Denzel Danza, then hit the ball with his head toward the goal.

The ball hit the net after Mark Inguanez failed to save ... Valentino Billion scored the goal his performance deserved !!! ... He danced around the corner flag with his teammates !

Sliema villa 4 - 0 Ħamrun Spartans

83'

Marc Guerrera twisted past Tiziano Montalto.

Marc Guerrera delivered the ball in from wide, Paolo Gulia stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Gregorio Desalvo forced the ball goalwards with a header but Leonardu Franco headed clear the danger.

84'

Paolo Gulia received a yellow card.

Ferdinando Valenzia curled the ball in at goal from long range but Marjanu Naudi charged down the shot.

85'

Marjanu Naudi's part in the game was over as he came off the field injured.

Leone Raggio came on for the injured Marjanu Naudi.

86'

Tiziano Montalto skipped easily past the challenge of Marc Guerrera.

Tiziano Montalto tried to get past Carl La Bordon but Tiziano Montalto lost out to Carl La Bordon.

87'

Marcello Geraldi blasted a banana shot from long range. Gulju Palmier failed to charge down the shot.

But it was well wide of the goal ... It was an unbelievable miss.

88'

Feliciano Taliana received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Marcello Geraldi, Feliciano Taliana picked up on the ball before Gregorio Desalvo could cut it out.

Feliciano Taliana hit a crashing drive from a distance. Gulju Palmier failed to block the shot.

But Feliciano Taliana blazed it over the bar ... It was an epic miss.

89'

Marcello Geraldi knocked a lovely ball for Feliciano Taliana, Feliciano Taliana trapped the ball nicely before Gregorio Desalvo could intercept.

Feliciano Taliana held up the ball, evading the challenge of Gulju Palmier and hit towards goal from 25 yards out.

But Feliciano Taliana put it wide of the goal ... He hung his head in shame for missing what was such an easy chance.

90'

Marcello Geraldi hit a fierce shot from 40 yards. Gregorio Desalvo failed to block the shot.

Marcello Geraldi sent the ball high and wide of the goal ... He held his head in his hands.

92'

Leonardu Franco played a great ball for Nathaniel Faenza, Gregorio Desalvo stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Nathaniel Faenza moved the ball forward for Paolo Gulia, Paolo Gulia picked up on the ball before Gulju Palmier could intercept.

Paolo Gulia took his chance shooting from a very tight angle but the shot cannoned off Damiano Salomone.

93'

Leone Raggio made an attempt to move the ball forward but he got too much purchase on it as he had been pressured by Nathaniel Faenza.

94'

Nathaniel Faenza knocked a lovely ball for Marcello Geraldi, Marcello Geraldi trapped the ball nicely before Gulju Palmier could reach it.

Marcello Geraldi stepped away from Gregorio Desalvo and hit the ball from long range.

But Marcello Geraldi put it wide ... It was an epic miss.

End Match Sliema villa 4 - 0 Ħamrun Spartans