Welcome to the match between Tarxien united and Balzan

1'

Baldassar Barbieri tried to move the ball forward but he overhit the pass as he was under too much pressure from Bonifacio Valenzia.

5'

Juan Pizzuto attempted to loft the ball to a team-mate but Baldassar Barbieri read the game well to intercept the ball.

6'

Bonifacio Giacomotto played a pinpoint pass to Nathaniel Pizzuto, James Panzavecchia couldn't cut out the pass.

Nathaniel Pizzuto supplied a low cross, Isacco Napoleone missed his interception.

Baldassar Barbieri moved onto the ball and quickly struck it past Benjamin Tolossenti towards goal .

Arturo Piot tried to save but he fumbled the ball! ... Baldassar Barbieri scored. It was a fantastic move and finish !!! ... He was outstretching both arms and running around, changing the angle of his arms while mimicking an airplane !

Tarxien united 0 - 1 Balzan

7'

Juan Pizzuto held up the ball, evading the challenge of Tinu Orland and bent it from long range.

Juan Pizzuto put it horribly wide ... It was a wasted opportunity.

8'

Juan Pizzuto passed along the floor for Bonifacio Valenzia to pick it up, Bonifacio Valenzia trapped the ball nicely before Baldassar Barbieri could cut it out.

Bonifacio Valenzia attempted to play a long ball but he overhit the pass as he was under pressure from Tinu Orland.

10'

Bonifacio Giacomotto tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but Bonifacio Valenzia had no problem in intercepting the ball.

11'

Poor corner kick by Pawl Valenza. He sent the corner straight to the opposition.

12'

Juan Pizzuto tried to take the ball past Nathaniel Pizzuto but Nathaniel Pizzuto block tackled Juan Pizzuto.

13'

James Panzavecchia blocked Nathaniel Pizzuto in a good, clean tackle before Nathaniel Pizzuto attempted to hit a shot towards goal from long range.

14'

Juan Pizzuto tried to move the ball forward but he got too much purchase on it as he was under too much pressure from Tinu Orland.

16'

Pawl Valenza put some curve on the shot from long range but the shot cannoned off Davide Tonna.

17'

Juan Pizzuto passed the ball perfectly to Bonifacio Valenzia, Tinu Orland couldn't cut out the pass.

Bonifacio Valenzia skipped easily past the challenge of Baldassar Barbieri.

Bonifacio Valenzia played a great ball for Pawl Coleiro, Tinu Orland couldn't cut out the pass.

Pawl Coleiro moved the ball forward for Juan Pizzuto, Juan Pizzuto took it in his stride before Anselmo Francalanza could cut it out.

Juan Pizzuto got free in the penalty area and flicked it goalwards. Pawlu Perisco didn't read the game well enough to block it.

Simone Falzon got up to tip it over.

18'

Juan Pizzuto tried to jink past Tinu Orland but Tinu Orland robbed Juan Pizzuto.

19'

Baldassar Barbieri tried to lob the ball forward but he misjudged the pass as he had been pressured by Bonifacio Valenzia.

20'

Pawl Valenza fed the ball forward past Bonifacio Giacomotto to Saverju Ceravolo

Saverju Ceravolo showed Davide Tonna a clean set of heels.

Saverju Ceravolo got the float cross in from the wing, Bonifacio Giacomotto couldn't cut it.

Juan Pizzuto got to the ball ahead of Anselmo Francalanza, then headed at goal.

Held by Simone Falzon.

21'

Saverju Ceravolo hit it long to Jerome Scordato, Jerome Scordato latched onto the ball before Bonifacio Giacomotto could cut it out.

Shot by Jerome Scordato but the shot clattered off Pawlu Perisco.

22'

Pawl Valenza tried to play it past Davide Tonna but Davide Tonna cleanly tackled the ball.

23'

Juan Pizzuto dribbled past Tinu Orland.

Swerving shot by Juan Pizzuto from 20 yards but Baldassar Barbieri managed to block the shot.

24'

Pawl Valenza made a pass to Saverju Ceravolo, Saverju Ceravolo trapped the ball nicely before Erin Sapiano could intercept.

Saverju Ceravolo tried to dart past Davide Tonna but Davide Tonna dispossessed Saverju Ceravolo.

26'

Indrija Mompalao received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Pawl Valenza, Indrija Mompalao picked up on the ball before Davide Tonna could cut it out.

Indrija Mompalao delivered the ball in from wide, Bonifacio Giacomotto couldn't cut it.

Saverju Ceravolo won the ball in the air from Anselmo Francalanza, then got his head to the ball and sent it across the goalmouth.

Simone Falzon did well to get his fingertips to the ball and tip it wide.

27'

Pawl Valenza tried to skip past the challenge of Davide Tonna but Pawl Valenza lost the ball to Davide Tonna's block tackle.

28'

Isacco Napoleone directed the ball nicely to James Panzavecchia, James Panzavecchia took it in his stride before Tinu Orland could intercept.

James Panzavecchia dribbled past Erin Sapiano.

James Panzavecchia was through on goal.

James Panzavecchia got into a one on one situation with Simone Falzon, dribbled past the keeper, and was left with a simple finish. Super Finish !!!

Tarxien united 1 - 1 Balzan

29'

Juan Pizzuto directed the ball nicely to Bonifacio Valenzia, Bonifacio Valenzia took it in his stride before Tinu Orland could cut it out.

Bonifacio Valenzia played a great ball for Juan Pizzuto, the ball was picked up by Juan Pizzuto before Baldassar Barbieri could cut it out.

Juan Pizzuto faked a shot before cutting Tinu Orland in a different direction.

Juan Pizzuto directed the ball nicely to Bonifacio Valenzia, Pawlu Perisco missed his interception.

Bonifacio Valenzia shot! but Anselmo Francalanza cleared the ball.

30'

Bonifacio Valenzia sent the ball flying towards goal from 40 yards. Bonifacio Giacomotto wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

But Bonifacio Valenzia sent it wide of the goal ... It was a poor miss from Bonifacio Valenzia. He looked like he was short of match practice.

31'

Isacco Napoleone played the ball to James Panzavecchia's feet, the ball was picked up by James Panzavecchia before Erin Sapiano could cut it out.

James Panzavecchia crossed the ball high into the box, Nathaniel Pizzuto couldn't cut out the pass.

Jerome Scordato won the aerial challenge against Anselmo Francalanza, then headed at goal.

Simone Falzon couldn't reach it ... Jerome Scordato finished a fine move. GOAL!!! ... He performed a backflip !!

Tarxien united 2 - 1 Balzan

32'

Pawl Valenza jinked confidently past Davide Tonna.

Pawl Valenza curled the ball in at goal from distance but the shot was charged down by Bonifacio Giacomotto.

34'

Indrija Mompalao tried to lift the corner into the area but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

35'

That was a trademark freekick from Anselmo Francalanza. Arturo Piot had no chance of stopping the ball. ...

Tarxien united 2 - 2 Balzan

36'

Pawl Coleiro played a great ball for Pawl Valenza, Pawl Valenza took possession of the ball before Davide Tonna could cut it out.

Pawl Valenza had the pace to beat Bonifacio Giacomotto.

Pawl Valenza attempted a cheeky lob from 20 yards. Davide Tonna failed to block the shot.

Brilliantly saved by Simone Falzon!.

37'

Benjamin Tolossenti took the corner kick but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

38'

Isacco Napoleone hit towards goal from 30 yards out but the shot was blocked by Erin Sapiano.

40'

Baldassar Barbieri tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but his possession was lost through a tackle by Bonifacio Valenzia.

41'

Isacco Napoleone played a lovely ball for James Panzavecchia, James Panzavecchia latched onto the ball before Erin Sapiano could intercept.

James Panzavecchia curled the ball in at goal from distance but Nathaniel Pizzuto removed the danger.

43'

Pawl Valenza tried to twist past Davide Tonna but Davide Tonna nicked the ball from the toes of Pawl Valenza.

45'

Yellow card shown to Bonifacio Giacomotto.

Pawl Coleiro tried to float the ball over into the area but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The referee blew for the end of the half which and we are all square. .Tarxien united maintained 65% of possession and 35% for Balzan. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

46'

Baldassar Barbieri tried to loft the ball to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he had been pressured by Juan Pizzuto.

52'

Juan Pizzuto tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but The ball cannoned off Tinu Orland.

53'

Pawlu Perisco went by the challenge of James Panzavecchia.

Pawlu Perisco jinked past Isacco Napoleone.

Benjamin Tolossenti blocked Pawlu Perisco in a good, clean tackle before Pawlu Perisco attempted to fire off a shot.

55'

Pawl Valenza tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but Bonifacio Giacomotto intercepted but couldn't control the ball.

56'

Pawl Valenza delivered the ball to Saverju Ceravolo, Saverju Ceravolo trapped the ball nicely before Davide Tonna could reach it.

Saverju Ceravolo crossed the ball low and hard, Bonifacio Giacomotto couldn't cut it.

Pawl Valenza hit the ball on the volley, Pawlu Perisco couldn't reach it.

Simone Falzon didn't move fast enough to save it ... Pawl Valenza scored a goal !!! ... He wheeled away in jubilation !

Tarxien united 3 - 2 Balzan

58'

Isacco Napoleone attempted to pass it high to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he was under too much pressure from Erin Sapiano.

59'

Baldassar Barbieri picked up an injury and had to go off.

Ottavio Xiberras came on for the injured Baldassar Barbieri.

Erin Sapiano played the ball past Saverju Ceravolo to Bonifacio Giacomotto's feet.

Bonifacio Giacomotto tried to use his skill to go past Pawl Valenza but Bonifacio Giacomotto lost the ball to Pawl Valenza's block tackle.

60'

Isacco Napoleone went by the challenge of Erin Sapiano.

Isacco Napoleone crossed the ball low , Nathaniel Pizzuto failed to reach the ball.

Pawl Coleiro had reached the ball before Anselmo Francalanza and hastily curled a shot from an angle.

Simone Falzon made a save.

61'

Pawl Valenza made a good pass to Saverju Ceravolo, Saverju Ceravolo took it in his stride before Bonifacio Giacomotto could cut it out.

Saverju Ceravolo tried to skip past Davide Tonna but Davide Tonna took the ball away from Saverju Ceravolo.

62'

Juan Pizzuto tried to take the ball past Anselmo Francalanza but his possession is lost through a tackle by Anselmo Francalanza.

63'

Juan Pizzuto tried to play it past Tinu Orland but Tinu Orland succesfully won the ball from Juan Pizzuto.

64'

Tinu Orland attempted to lift the ball forward but The ball came off Bonifacio Valenzia.

65'

James Panzavecchia hit the freekick. The shot was blocked by the wall.

68'

Saverju Ceravolo struck a long range piledriver! but the shot cannoned off Davide Tonna.

69'

Tinu Orland made an attempt to pass the ball to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he was under too much pressure from Bonifacio Valenzia.

72'

Corner taken by Pawl Valenza and cut out by the opposition.

73'

Tinu Orland tried to jink past Bonifacio Valenzia but his possession is lost through a tackle by Bonifacio Valenzia.

74'

Isacco Napoleone tried to pass it long to a team-mate but The ball bounced off Erin Sapiano.

78'

Bonifacio Valenzia received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Juan Pizzuto, Bonifacio Valenzia took possession of the ball before Ottavio Xiberras could intercept.

Bonifacio Valenzia played a lovely ball for Jerome Scordato, Jerome Scordato trapped the ball nicely before Tinu Orland could intercept.

Jerome Scordato evaded the challenge of Pawlu Perisco and drove the ball at goal.

Simone Falzon failed to save ... Jerome Scordato scored a superb effort !!! ... He kissed the badge on his shirt !

Tarxien united 4 - 2 Balzan

79'

Juan Pizzuto got past Ottavio Xiberras.

Juan Pizzuto played a wonderful ball for Jerome Scordato, Jerome Scordato picked up on the ball before Tinu Orland could intercept.

Jerome Scordato was able to make space and hit a fierce shot. Pawlu Perisco approached too late to tackle him.

But Jerome Scordato put it wide ... He should have kicked himself for missing what was such an easy chance.

80'

Bonifacio Giacomotto tried to move the ball forward but he overhit the pass as he had been pressured by Saverju Ceravolo.

83'

Juan Pizzuto dribbled past Tinu Orland.

Juan Pizzuto span past Ottavio Xiberras.

Juan Pizzuto delivered the ball to Pawl Coleiro, Pawl Coleiro trapped the ball nicely before Tinu Orland could intercept.

Perfectly timed block tackle by Anselmo Francalanza before Pawl Coleiro tried to get onto the pass.

85'

Yellow card shown to Jerome Scordato.

87'

Juan Pizzuto passed the ball to Bonifacio Valenzia, Bonifacio Valenzia latched onto the ball before Davide Tonna could intercept.

Bonifacio Valenzia tried to get onto the pass but Ottavio Xiberras had no problem in intercepting the ball.

88'

Saverju Ceravolo's corner was cut out easily by the opposition.

90'

Pawl Valenza tried to skip past the challenge of Davide Tonna but his possession is lost through a tackle by Davide Tonna.

91'

Davide Tonna lifted the corner kick into the area but it was cleared by the opposition.

94'

James Panzavecchia's part in the game was over as he came off the field injured.

Marc Fauzza came on for the injured James Panzavecchia.

Bonifacio Giacomotto tried to hit the ball forward to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he had been pressured by Juan Pizzuto.

End Match Tarxien united 4 - 2 Balzan