Welcome to the match between Tarxien forest and Birkirkara

1'

DAnjel Somerville hit a long pass upfield,Salvinu Auola couldn't reach it.

Salvatore Cefai got to the ball ahead of Adriano Farrugia, then nodded the ball forward.

Pawl Binett found a gap and chipped the ball goalwards. Alfred Degiorgio approached too late to tackle him.

But it was well wide from Pawl Binett ... He should have kicked himself for missing what was such an easy chance.

2'

Gaspare Binett had the pace to beat Żaren De Fremaux.

Gaspare Binett attempted to chip the ball forward but Jayden Susano came close and blocked it.

3'

Żaren De Fremaux tried to take the ball past Zack Francica but Żaren De Fremaux lost the ball to Zack Francica's block tackle.

5'

Salvinu Auola could not stop a confident DAnjel Somerville going past him.

Mikiel Musu was outpaced by DAnjel Somerville.

DAnjel Somerville smashed the ball towards the top corner from 20 yards but Salvinu Auola cleared the ball to safety.

7'

Romualdo Nax twisted past Saver De Sain.

Eustachio Taylor received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Romualdo Nax, Żaren De Fremaux failed to reach the ball.

Eustachio Taylor found a gap and attempted a thunderous drive. Alfred Degiorgio approached too late to clear the danger.

But Eustachio Taylor couldn't get it on target ... He's kicked himself for missing that chance.

10'

Saver De Sain tried to get onto the pass but he misjudged the pass as he was under pressure from Anton Torreggiani.

12'

DAnjel Somerville made a pass to Zack Francica, Salvinu Auola couldn't cut it.

Zack Francica directed the ball to DAnjel Somerville, DAnjel Somerville picked up on the ball before Mikiel Musu could reach it.

Perfectly timed block tackle by Salvinu Auola before DAnjel Somerville could pass the ball.

14'

Ganni Suban tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but Gaspare Binett came close and blocked it.

15'

Gaspare Binett brought the play over the halfway line,Jayden Susano failed to intercept the pass.

Salvatore Cefai got ahead of Alfred Degiorgio to win the ball, then connected with a looping header for the goal.

Saved by Konstantinu Lubrano .

16'

Adriano Farrugia made an attempt to pass the ball forward but The ball ricocheted off Romualdo Nax.

17'

Eustachio Taylor struck the freekick through the wall. But Eustachio Taylor's shot was well wide as the wind swept it away from the goal.

19'

Gaspare Binett tried to knock a long ball forward but he misjudged the pass as he was under too much pressure from Salvinu Auola.

20'

Romualdo Nax ran up to take the corner.

Anton Torreggiani met the ball with a diving header at goal but Alfred Degiorgio used his head to clear the ball.

21'

Salvinu Auola tried to jink past Zack Francica but Zack Francica cleanly tackled the ball.

22'

DAnjel Somerville aimed the corner at the far post.

Nunzju Aquilina got to the ball ahead of Alfred Degiorgio, then attempted a looping header at goal.

But Nunzju Aquilina scooped it over the bar ... He should have hit the target at least.

24'

Saver De Sain looked for the head of Elija Sajan, Elija Sajan controlled the ball when bringing it down before Zack Francica could intercept.

Elija Sajan tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but The ball bounced off Pawl Binett.

25'

Nicola Volpe picked up Romualdo Nax's superb pass, Saver De Sain failed to intercept the pass.

Żaren De Fremaux blocked Nicola Volpe in a good, clean tackle before Nicola Volpe could pass the ball.

26'

The referee reached into his pocket and pulled out a yellow card for Nunzju Aquilina.

28'

Gaspare Binett moved the ball forward for Anton Torreggiani, Anton Torreggiani took possession of the ball before Jayden Susano could reach it.

Anton Torreggiani took the ball past Ganni Suban.

Anton Torreggiani whipped in a float cross, Jayden Susano failed to intercept the pass.

Salvatore Cefai beat Adriano Farrugia to the ball, then headed the ball forward.

Nicola Volpe looked certain to score but he couldn't withstand Alfred Degiorgio's pressure.

29'

Gaspare Binett curled the ball in at goal from long range. Jayden Susano failed to block the shot.

Konstantinu Lubrano did fantastically well to save and hold the ball.

32'

Poor corner kick delivered by Gaspare Binett that went straight to the opposition.

37'

DAnjel Somerville was pressed by Salvinu Auola but he evaded the challenge and hit it high and hard towards goal from 35 yards.

But DAnjel Somerville sent it wide of the goal ... He should have kicked himself for missing what was such an easy chance.

38'

Romualdo Nax tried to play it past Żaren De Fremaux but Żaren De Fremaux cleanly tackled the ball.

39'

Ganni Suban directed the ball to Saver De Sain, Zack Francica couldn't cut it.

Saver De Sain tried to skip past the challenge of DAnjel Somerville but DAnjel Somerville blocked Saver De Sain in a good, clean tackle.

40'

Swerving shot by Zack Francica from long range. Salvinu Auola wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

Unfortunately it was just over the bar ... He should never have missed that one.

42'

Gaspare Binett delivered the ball to Anton Torreggiani, Anton Torreggiani picked up on the ball before Jayden Susano could intercept.

Anton Torreggiani crossed the ball low , Ganni Suban tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Eustachio Taylor aimed a one touch pass to his left . Alfred Degiorgio missed his interception.

From wide of the goal, Pawl Binett managed to curl in a shot but the shot was charged down by Adriano Farrugia.

43'

Pawl Binett turned with the ball past Salvinu Auola.

Pawl Binett sent in a low cross, Mikiel Musu couldn't cut out the pass.

Salvatore Cefai found himself in some space and fired off a shot. Adriano Farrugia approached too late to clear the danger.

Konstantinu Lubrano failed to save the ball ... Salvatore Cefai scored the goal his performance deserved !!! ... He raised a finger to his lips ! He had silenced the opposition fans

Tarxien forest 1 - 0 Birkirkara

44'

Anton Torreggiani gave the corner straight to the opposition.

45'

Salvatore Cefai struck the freekick over the wall. But it went over the bar.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- It was the end of the first half which Birkirkara were unfortunate to go in behind.Tarxien forest had 62% possession in the match, while Birkirkara had 38%. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

47'

Romualdo Nax tried to use his skill to go past Saver De Sain but Saver De Sain took the ball away from Romualdo Nax.

50'

DAnjel Somerville fed the ball forward to Zack Francica, Zack Francica took it in his stride before Salvinu Auola could intercept.

Zack Francica fired off a medium-ranged shot. Mikiel Musu didn't read the game well enough to block it.

Konstantinu Lubrano did well to turn the ball round the post.

53'

Romualdo Nax had the strength to hold off Saver De Sain.

Romualdo Nax tried to skip past Żaren De Fremaux but Żaren De Fremaux robbed Romualdo Nax.

57'

Yellow card shown to Mikiel Musu.

Żaren De Fremaux tried to pass it high to a team-mate but Nicola Volpe got in the way of the ball.

61'

Romualdo Nax passed the ball to Nicola Volpe, the ball was picked up by Nicola Volpe before Saver De Sain could cut it out.

Nicola Volpe smashed the ball towards the top corner from 20 yards. Żaren De Fremaux failed to charge down the shot.

Konstantinu Lubrano had gone walkabout ... A great goal from a fine move by Nicola Volpe !!! ... He pointed towards the sky !

Tarxien forest 2 - 0 Birkirkara

62'

Salvatore Cefai tried to pass it long to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he was under pressure from Mikiel Musu.

63'

A long ball was delivered by Romualdo Nax to Eustachio Taylor, Jayden Susano couldn't reach it.

Eustachio Taylor unleashed a fierce drive high at goal. Adriano Farrugia failed to block the shot.

But Eustachio Taylor put it wide ... It was a poor miss from Eustachio Taylor. He looked like he was short of match practice.

64'

Romualdo Nax stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but Saver De Sain cut it out easily.

65'

DAnjel Somerville tried to use his skill to go past Salvinu Auola but Salvinu Auola cleanly tackled the ball.

66'

Poor corner kick delivered by Jayden Susano that went straight to the opposition.

67'

Romualdo Nax hit a fierce shot from 40 yards. Saver De Sain failed to block the shot.

But Romualdo Nax sent the ball high into the stands ... He should have hit the target at least.

68'

Nicola Volpe picked up Gaspare Binett's excellent ball, Jayden Susano couldn't cut it.

Nicola Volpe tried to cross into the box but Ganni Suban intercepted but couldn't control.

71'

Romualdo Nax got past Saver De Sain.

Romualdo Nax played a pinpoint pass to Salvatore Cefai, Salvatore Cefai trapped the ball nicely before Żaren De Fremaux could cut it out.

Salvatore Cefai found himself in some space and hit a hopeful looking shot. Adriano Farrugia approached too late to tackle him.

Konstantinu Lubrano made a stunning save !.

72'

Nunzju Aquilina made a good pass to Salvatore Cefai, Salvatore Cefai trapped the ball nicely before Jayden Susano could intercept.

Salvatore Cefai whipped in a float cross, Ganni Suban couldn't cut out the pass.

Zack Francica jumped above Adriano Farrugia, then hit the ball with his head toward the goal.

Zack Francica sent the ball high and wide of the goal ... He should have kicked himself for missing what was such an easy chance.

73'

Mikiel Musu tried to hit a long ball forward but he got too much purchase on it as he was under too much pressure from Nicola Volpe.

74'

Anton Torreggiani tried to skip past Ganni Suban but Anton Torreggiani lost out to Ganni Suban.

75'

DAnjel Somerville moved the ball forward for Zack Francica, Zack Francica latched onto the ball before Salvinu Auola could reach it.

Zack Francica tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but The ball cannoned off Mikiel Musu.

76'

Gaspare Binett skipped past Jayden Susano.

Gaspare Binett delivered a low cross, Ganni Suban failed to reach the ball.

Eustachio Taylor moved onto the ball and immediately shot for the top corner, Adriano Farrugia didn't read the game well enough to block it.

Denied by Konstantinu Lubrano.

77'

Gaspare Binett attempted to play a long ball but he overhit the pass as he had been pressured by Jayden Susano.

78'

Saver De Sain was outpaced by Romualdo Nax.

Romualdo Nax shot a hopeful chance from medium-range. Żaren De Fremaux approached too late to tackle him.

Konstantinu Lubrano was rooted to the spot ... Romualdo Nax scored a great goal !!! ... He kissed the badge on his shirt !

Tarxien forest 3 - 0 Birkirkara

79'

Gaspare Binett swung the corner into the box.

Salvatore Cefai out-jumped Alfred Degiorgio, then nodded the ball forward.

Eustachio Taylor had a great opportunity to score but Adriano Farrugia made an excellent last ditch tackle!.

82'

Poor corner kick by Salvatore Cefai. He sent the corner straight to the opposition.

87'

The referee showed Zack Francica a yellow card.

88'

Romualdo Nax passed the ball to Eustachio Taylor, Eustachio Taylor took it in his stride before Saver De Sain could intercept.

Eustachio Taylor directed the ball to Pawl Binett, Pawl Binett picked up on the ball before Żaren De Fremaux could reach it.

Pawl Binett found a gap and tried to lob the ball at goal. Alfred Degiorgio wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

Konstantinu Lubrano tried to save but he spilled the ball! ... Pawl Binett capped an excellent move. GOAL!!! ... He pointed towards the sky !

Tarxien forest 4 - 0 Birkirkara

89'

Saver De Sain searched out Mikiel Musu, Mikiel Musu trapped the ball nicely before Nicola Volpe could intercept.

Mikiel Musu tried to get onto the pass but Pawl Binett intercepted but couldn't control the ball.

90'

DAnjel Somerville took the ball past Salvinu Auola.

DAnjel Somerville crossed the ball high into the box, Mikiel Musu failed to intercept the pass.

Eustachio Taylor rose bravely above Alfred Degiorgio to win the ball, then headed it to the goal.

But Eustachio Taylor scooped it well over the crossbar ... It was a wasted opportunity.

End Match Tarxien forest 4 - 0 Birkirkara