Welcome to the match between Tarxien albion and Zejtun city

1'

Indrija Slythe hit it high over the halfway line,Guzi Micallef stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Tumas Depiro met the ball with a diving header at goal but Baldassar Bonavita headed clear the danger.

2'

Guzi Micallef hit a crashing drive from 40 yards but the shot cannoned off Ottaviano Cefai.

3'

Corner taken by Ottaviano Cefai.

Tommaso Dalmas dived onto the ball towards the goal but Baldassar Bonavita headed clear the danger.

5'

Poor corner kick by Emanuele Salvaloco. He sent the corner straight to the opposition.

6'

Aloisio Portughese sent the ball flying towards goal from 40 yards but John Meli hoofed the ball clear.

8'

Ferdinando Palmier jinked confidently past Aloisio Portughese.

Ferdinando Palmier played a pinpoint pass to Fredu Verzin, Ottaviano Cefai couldn't cut it.

Fredu Verzin blasted the ball towards the top corner. Tommaso Dalmas approached too late to block it.

Saver Galdies punched the ball clear.

9'

John Meli tried to play a long ball but Indrija Slythe made it first to the ball and intercepted.

10'

Aloisio Portughese hit a hopeful looking shot from 30 yards. John Meli failed to charge down the shot.

Antonio St.John did well to turn the ball round the post.

11'

Corner taken by Guzi Micallef.

Ferdinando Palmier got well above Zakkarija Suban to win the ball, then cushioned a headed pass.

Tommaso Dalmas block tackled Simone Souchet before Simone Souchet could pass the ball.

13'

Poor corner kick delivered by Mawru Benaglia that went straight to the opposition.

16'

Gabriel Oliva attempted to pass it high to a team-mate but it was well intercepted by Indrija Slythe.

17'

The referee reached into his pocket and pulled out a yellow card for Cristiano Sciriha.

18'

Fredu Verzin tried to lift the ball forward but Mawru Benaglia read the game well to intercept the ball.

21'

Tumas Depiro was outmuscled by Fredu Verzin.

Fredu Verzin tried a long range effort. Mawru Benaglia approached too late to tackle him.

Saver Galdies wan't fast enough to make the save ... Fredu Verzin scored a fabulous goal !!! ... He was delighted !

Tarxien albion 1 - 0 Zejtun city

22'

The referee reached into his pocket and showed a yellow card to Aloisio Portughese.

Guzi Micallef dribbled confidently past Indrija Slythe.

Guzi Micallef got the float cross in from the wing, Beniamino Pellicano stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Zakkarija Suban rose bravely above Cristiano Sciriha to win the ball, then used his head to clear the ball.

26'

Ferdinando Palmier could not stop Aloisio Portughese going past him.

Aloisio Portughese tried his luck from a distance. John Meli failed to block the shot.

Good goalkeeping by Antonio St.John to block the shot with his body.

28'

Fredu Verzin tried to knock a long ball forward but Mawru Benaglia intercepted but couldn't control.

29'

Grazzju Scorfna lifted the corner kick into the area but it was cleared by the opposition.

30'

A long ball was delivered by Gabriel Oliva,Indrija Slythe couldn't reach it.

Cristiano Sciriha ran onto the ball and quickly blasted the ball towards the goal but Tommaso Dalmas cleared the ball to safety.

31'

Poor corner kick delivered by Cristiano Sciriha that went straight to the opposition.

32'

Tumas Depiro span past Simone Souchet.

Tumas Depiro tried to float it into the area but it was a poor ball as he was under pressure from Andre Biancardi.

33'

Ottaviano Cefai tried to hit a long ball forward but The ball struck Gabriel Oliva.

34'

Ferdinando Palmier tried to dribble past Ottaviano Cefai but Ottaviano Cefai didn't allow.

35'

Beniamino Pellicano took the ball past Guzi Micallef.

Beniamino Pellicano crossed the ball high over Gabriel Oliva.

Baldassar Bonavita won the aerial challenge against Emanuele Salvaloco, then used his head to clear the ball.

36'

Ferdinando Palmier attempted to loft the ball to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he had been pressured by Ottaviano Cefai.

38'

Aloisio Portughese played a lovely ball for Ottaviano Cefai, Ottaviano Cefai took possession of the ball before John Meli could intercept.

Ottaviano Cefai twisted past Ferdinando Palmier.

Ottaviano Cefai tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but John Meli made it first to the ball and intercepted.

39'

Aloisio Portughese tried to lob the ball forward but The ball ricocheted off John Meli.

40'

Indrija Slythe twisted past Guzi Micallef.

Indrija Slythe tried to get the ball across but The ball ricocheted off Gabriel Oliva.

41'

Aloisio Portughese tried to pass the ball forward but Ferdinando Palmier made it first to the ball and intercepted.

42'

Fredu Verzin hit a hopeful looking shot from 30 yards. Tumas Depiro failed to block the shot.

But the ball went flying over the bar ... It was an epic miss.

44'

Indrija Slythe played the ball to Emanuele Salvaloco's feet, Emanuele Salvaloco trapped the ball nicely before Guzi Micallef could cut it out.

Emanuele Salvaloco delivered a low cross past Gabriel Oliva.

Indrija Slythe let the ball drop before firing in a half volley but Baldassar Bonavita cleared the ball.

45'

Aloisio Portughese directed the ball to Ottaviano Cefai, Ottaviano Cefai trapped the ball nicely before John Meli could cut it out.

Ottaviano Cefai dribbled confidently past Ferdinando Palmier.

Ottaviano Cefai passed the ball to Aloisio Portughese, Aloisio Portughese picked up on the ball before Teodoro Delucca could intercept.

Aloisio Portughese tried an audacious shot on goal. Baldassar Bonavita didn't read the game well enough to block it.

Antonio St.John was well positioned and untroubled by the shot.

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46'

Aloisio Portughese made a long pass to Grazzju Scorfna, the ball was picked up by Grazzju Scorfna before Ferdinando Palmier could intercept.

Grazzju Scorfna tried to hit the ball forward to a team-mate but The ball struck Baldassar Bonavita.

47'

Gabriel Oliva hit the ball forward past Indrija Slythe to Guzi Micallef.

A float cross was delivered by Guzi Micallef, Beniamino Pellicano couldn't cut out the pass.

Simone Souchet climbed above Zakkarija Suban, then headed the ball forward.

Baldassar Bonavita unleashed a fierce drive high at goal but the shot was charged down by Tommaso Dalmas.

48'

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

49'

Aloisio Portughese sprinted past John Meli.

Aloisio Portughese had a great opportunity to score from medium range but Ferdinando Palmier made the last ditch tackle.

52'

Tumas Depiro tried to chip the ball forward but it was a poor ball as he was under too much pressure from Andre Biancardi.

54'

It was a long way out but Gabriel Oliva tried to test the keeper from the freekick. It went in the back of the net. ...

Tarxien albion 2 - 0 Zejtun city

55'

Swerving shot by Gabriel Oliva from long range but Indrija Slythe scrambled the ball away.

56'

Ferdinando Palmier stepped up confidently. Ferdinando Palmier saw his penalty saved despite looking to place it!!.

58'

Emanuele Salvaloco tried to use his skill to go past John Meli but John Meli block tackled Emanuele Salvaloco.

59'

Baldassar Bonavita's corner was cut out easily by the opposition.

61'

Aloisio Portughese hit the ball forward to Ottaviano Cefai, the ball was picked up by Ottaviano Cefai before John Meli could intercept.

Ottaviano Cefai got up well to attempt a medium-range overhead kick. Ferdinando Palmier approached too late to clear the danger.

Antonio St.John did well to tip it round the post.

62'

Tumas Depiro dribbled past John Meli.

Tumas Depiro tried to get onto the pass but The ball cannoned off Andre Biancardi.

63'

Tumas Depiro dribbled past Andre Biancardi.

The ball was curled in from Tumas Depiro, Fredu Verzin couldn't reach it.

Grazzju Scorfna out-jumped Teodoro Delucca, then attempted a looping header at goal.

But Grazzju Scorfna sent the ball wide of the mark ... He held his head in his hands.

65'

Tumas Depiro could not stop a confident Cristiano Sciriha going past him.

Cristiano Sciriha tried to pass the ball forward but Mawru Benaglia got in the way of the ball.

67'

John Meli passed the ball to Ferdinando Palmier, Ferdinando Palmier trapped the ball nicely before Ottaviano Cefai could cut it out.

Ferdinando Palmier directed the ball past Aloisio Portughese to Fredu Verzin.

Fredu Verzin found a perfect spot and tried to lob it over the keeper. Zakkarija Suban approached too late to tackle him.

But Fredu Verzin blazed it over the bar ... He held his head in his hands.

68'

Fredu Verzin directed the ball to Andre Biancardi, Mawru Benaglia missed his interception.

Andre Biancardi sprinted past Tumas Depiro.

Andre Biancardi tried to get the cross in but Mawru Benaglia did well to spot and intercept the cross.

69'

Aloisio Portughese attempted to feed the high ball but Andre Biancardi came close and blocked it.

70'

Ferdinando Palmier took the ball past Indrija Slythe.

Ferdinando Palmier failed in his attempt to dart past Ottaviano Cefai.

71'

Ottaviano Cefai was outmuscled by Gabriel Oliva.

Gabriel Oliva tried to square the ball from the wing but it was a poor ball as he was under too much pressure from Indrija Slythe.

72'

John Meli tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but Aloisio Portughese coolly intercepted the pass.

73'

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

74'

Beniamino Pellicano tried to hit the ball forward to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he was under pressure from Guzi Micallef.

75'

Guzi Micallef tried to skip past Indrija Slythe but Indrija Slythe dispossessed Guzi Micallef.

76'

Tumas Depiro evaded the challenge of Andre Biancardi and tried his luck with a long range chip.

Brilliantly saved by Antonio St.John!.

78'

Ferdinando Palmier played a lovely ball for John Meli, John Meli took it in his stride before Ottaviano Cefai could intercept.

John Meli got up well to attempt a medium-range overhead kick. Aloisio Portughese failed to charge down the shot.

However, the ball drifted harmlessly wide by John Meli ... He was disappointed with that glaring miss.

79'

Mawru Benaglia sent the ball flying over John Meli towards goal from 35 yards.

But Mawru Benaglia didn't get close to troubling the keeper ... He held his head in his hands.

80'

Emanuele Salvaloco signalled to the bench and had to come off.

Cikku Sinerco came on for the injured Emanuele Salvaloco.

Mawru Benaglia tried to lob the ball forward but Andre Biancardi intercepted but couldn't control.

82'

Fredu Verzin tried to take the ball past Mawru Benaglia but Mawru Benaglia blocked Fredu Verzin in a good, clean tackle.

83'

Aloisio Portughese turned with the ball past John Meli.

Aloisio Portughese had shrugged off the challenge of Ferdinando Palmier and put some curve on the shot from 20 yards.

the ball went into the net despite of Antonio St.John's attempts to clear the ball away. ... Aloisio Portughese scored. Super finish !!! ... He enjoyed that one !

Tarxien albion 2 - 1 Zejtun city

84'

Aloisio Portughese put some curve on the shot from long range but John Meli cleared the ball.

86'

The referee showed Simone Souchet a yellow card.

Ferdinando Palmier tried to play a long ball but Ottaviano Cefai closed in and intercepted the ball.

89'

Beniamino Pellicano tried to jink past Guzi Micallef but Guzi Micallef succesfully won the ball from Beniamino Pellicano.

90'

Ferdinando Palmier took the ball past Ottaviano Cefai.

Ferdinando Palmier shot for the top corner from 20 yards but Aloisio Portughese got in and cleared the danger.

92'

Guzi Micallef flighted in the freekick. But Guzi Micallef blazed it over the bar.

93'

Andre Biancardi directed the ball nicely to Ferdinando Palmier, Ferdinando Palmier latched onto the ball before Ottaviano Cefai could cut it out.

Ferdinando Palmier tried to twist past Aloisio Portughese but Aloisio Portughese denied.

End Match Tarxien albion 2 - 1 Zejtun city