Welcome to the match between Paola F.C. and Sliema F.C.

2'

Lawrent Curmi made an attempt to pass the ball to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he had been pressured by Paolo Letard.

4'

Feliciano Rei took the corner kick but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

5'

Valentinu Stellini tried to lob the ball forward but he got too much purchase on it as he was under pressure from Cristiano Cutajar.

6'

Kelinu Baldacchino went in with a successful block tackle on Lawrent Curmi before Lawrent Curmi could pass the ball.

7'

Kristian Cordina played the ball to Abramo Genovese's feet, Abramo Genovese took possession of the ball before Gabrijel Preziosi could cut it out.

Abramo Genovese tried to supply a float cross but Gwanni Bajada showed great composure in intercepted the ball.

9'

Guze Sirocca lifted the corner kick into the area but it was cleared by the opposition.

10'

Patrizju Utrana searched out Saverju Pirera with a high ball, Saverju Pirera brought the ball under control superbly before Feliciano Rei could cut it out.

Saverju Pirera played a lovely ball for Abramo Visanich, Abramo Visanich took possession of the ball before Gulju Natale could reach it.

Abramo Visanich drove the ball at goal but Feliciano Rei charged down the shot.

11'

Patrizju Utrana dribbled past Tinu Napoleone.

Patrizju Utrana played the ball to Cristiano Cutajar's feet, Cristiano Cutajar took it in his stride before Valentinu Stellini could cut it out.

Cristiano Cutajar attempted a cheeky lob from 20 yards. Tinu Napoleone approached too late to block it.

The ball missed to the left of the goal ... He was disappointed with that glaring miss.

12'

Patrizju Utrana attempted to chip the ball forward but he overhit the pass as he had been pressured by Tinu Napoleone.

13'

Paolo Letard tried to knock a long ball forward but he got too much purchase on it as he was under too much pressure from Lawrent Curmi.

15'

Kristian Cordina faked a pass then cut Lawrent Curmi in a different direction.

Kristian Cordina tried to get past Abramo Visanich but Abramo Visanich blocked Kristian Cordina.

16'

Gabrijel Preziosi easily got past the challenge of Kristian Cordina.

Abramo Genovese executed a block tackle on Gabrijel Preziosi before Gabrijel Preziosi attempted to fire off a shot from medium range.

17'

Lawrent Curmi attempted to feed the high ball but he overhit the pass as he was under pressure from Kelinu Baldacchino.

18'

Abramo Visanich tried to get past Kelinu Baldacchino but Abramo Visanich lost out to Kelinu Baldacchino.

19'

Abramo Visanich tried to twist past Kelinu Baldacchino but Kelinu Baldacchino nicked the ball from the toes of Abramo Visanich.

20'

Paolo Letard played the ball to Kelinu Baldacchino's feet, Abramo Visanich couldn't reach it.

Kelinu Baldacchino bent it from long range but Lawrent Curmi charged down the shot.

21'

Yellow card shown to Gabrijel Preziosi.

Valentinu Stellini tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but it was well intercepted by Patrizju Utrana.

22'

Abramo Genovese tried to pass the ball forward but Gabrijel Preziosi got to the ball first.

24'

The referee showed Marco Castagna a yellow card.

Abramo Genovese easily got past the challenge of Gwanni Bajada.

Abramo Genovese swung in a float cross over Gabrijel Preziosi.

Michael Castaldi won the aerial challenge against Marco Castagna and the ball was cleared.

27'

Gwanni Bajada played a wonderful ball for Gabrijel Preziosi, Kristian Cordina failed to reach the ball.

Gabrijel Preziosi tried to sprint past Abramo Genovese but Abramo Genovese denied.

28'

Lawrent Curmi played it confidently past Valentinu Stellini.

Lawrent Curmi went by the challenge of Kelinu Baldacchino.

Lawrent Curmi played a pinpoint pass to Michael Castaldi, Michael Castaldi took possession of the ball before Gulju Natale could cut it out.

Michael Castaldi found himself with plenty of time and attempted a thunderous drive. Feliciano Rei approached too late to block it.

Davide Gabriele made a fingertip save to divert the ball over.

29'

Gabrijel Preziosi passed along the floor for Gwanni Bajada to pick it up, the ball was picked up by Gwanni Bajada before Kristian Cordina could intercept.

Gwanni Bajada had the pace to beat Abramo Genovese.

Gwanni Bajada tried to supply a float cross but it was a poor ball as he was under too much pressure from Kristian Cordina.

31'

Guze Sirocca went in with a successful block tackle on Abramo Genovese before Abramo Genovese attempted to pass the ball.

33'

Abramo Visanich dispatched the freekick goalwards. But Abramo Visanich put it wide of the goal.

34'

Paolo Letard tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he was under pressure from Abramo Visanich.

35'

Lawrent Curmi tried to twist past Abramo Genovese but Abramo Genovese block tackled Lawrent Curmi.

36'

Kristian Cordina tried to jink past Abramo Visanich but failed.

39'

Costantino Scicluna passed along the floor for Gabrijel Preziosi to pick it up, Gabrijel Preziosi trapped the ball nicely before Ignazio Tragalione could cut it out.

Gabrijel Preziosi tried to sprint past Kristian Cordina but Kristian Cordina denied.

42'

Gabrijel Preziosi attempted to lob the ball forward but Kristian Cordina did well to spot and intercept the pass.

44'

Ignazio Tragalione sent over the freekick. The wall deflected the shot and the ball went wide.

45'

Gwanni Bajada tried an audacious shot on goal from 30 yards but Kristian Cordina hoofed the ball clear.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Both teams went in for their half-time break which and we are all square. .Paola F.C. had 54% possession in the match, while Sliema F.C. had 46%. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

47'

Paolo Letard made an attempt to pass the ball to a team-mate but Lawrent Curmi intercepted but couldn't control the ball.

48'

Michael Castaldi came off after picking up a knock.

Xand Cali came on for the injured Michael Castaldi.

Kelinu Baldacchino tried to hit the ball forward to a team-mate but The ball ricocheted off Abramo Visanich.

49'

Cristiano Cutajar tried to pass the ball forward but it was well intercepted by Tinu Napoleone.

51'

Kristian Cordina tried to jink past Gwanni Bajada but Gwanni Bajada blocked Kristian Cordina in a good, clean tackle.

52'

Valentinu Stellini tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but Cristiano Cutajar coolly intercepted the pass.

53'

Lawrent Curmi had the strength to hold off Paolo Letard.

Lawrent Curmi turned with the ball past Kelinu Baldacchino.

Pass by Lawrent Curmi to Xand Cali, the ball was picked up by Xand Cali before Feliciano Rei could reach it.

Xand Cali made an attempt to direct the ball to a team-mate but Gulju Natale intercepted but couldn't control the ball.

54'

The referee reached into his pocket and showed a yellow card to Tinu Napoleone.

Abramo Visanich dribbled past Paolo Letard.

Abramo Visanich tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but Kelinu Baldacchino got to the ball first.

57'

Kristian Cordina ran up to try an out-swinging ball from the corner.

Marco Castagna dived onto the ball towards the goal but Costantino Scicluna headed the ball to safety.

60'

Kristian Cordina went by the challenge of Gwanni Bajada.

Kristian Cordina lost the ball to Gabrijel Preziosi's block tackle before Kristian Cordina tried to get onto the pass.

61'

Tinu Napoleone lobbed the ball into the penalty area towards Kristian Cordina, Kristian Cordina brought the ball under control superbly before Cristiano Cutajar could cut it out.

Kristian Cordina tried to move the ball forward but The ball struck Xand Cali.

64'

Patrizju Utrana stepped away from Tinu Napoleone and tried an audacious lob from 30 yards.

Davide Gabriele need faster reflex to save it ... Patrizju Utrana scored an excellent goal !!! ... He raised a finger to his lips ! He had silenced the opposition fans

Paola F.C. 1 - 0 Sliema F.C.

65'

Lawrent Curmi hit a fierce shot from 40 yards. Paolo Letard failed to charge down the shot.

Davide Gabriele was poorly placed and had no chance ... Lawrent Curmi scored an excellent goal !!! ... He ran over to the fans with his arms aloft !

Paola F.C. 2 - 0 Sliema F.C.

67'

The referee reached into his pocket and showed a yellow card to Costantino Scicluna.

Abramo Genovese directed the ball nicely to Kristian Cordina, Kristian Cordina latched onto the ball before Gwanni Bajada could intercept.

Kristian Cordina whipped in a float cross past Gabrijel Preziosi.

Ignazio Tragalione challenged Costantino Scicluna for a heading but the ball went bad.

68'

Paolo Letard attempted to lob the ball forward but Abramo Visanich intercepted but couldn't control.

69'

Lawrent Curmi made an attempt to pass the ball to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he had been pressured by Kelinu Baldacchino.

72'

Guze Sirocca came off after picking up a knock.

Silvestro Cordina came on for the injured Guze Sirocca.

Patrizju Utrana used his skill to go past Tinu Napoleone.

Patrizju Utrana showed Valentinu Stellini a clean set of heels.

Patrizju Utrana tried to supply a low cross but The ball cannoned off Tinu Napoleone.

78'

Abramo Genovese tried to twist past Gwanni Bajada but Gwanni Bajada took the ball away from Abramo Genovese.

80'

The referee reached into his pocket and showed a yellow card to Abramo Genovese.

Gabrijel Preziosi tried to knock a long ball forward but The ball came off Kristian Cordina.

81'

Corner taken by Xand Cali and cut out by the opposition.

84'

Poor corner kick delivered by Patrizju Utrana that went straight to the opposition.

85'

Gwanni Bajada tried to dribble past Kristian Cordina but it failed.

86'

Patrizju Utrana failed in his attempt to dribble past Tinu Napoleone.

87'

Lawrent Curmi turned with the ball past Kelinu Baldacchino.

Lawrent Curmi tried to skip past Paolo Letard but Paolo Letard robbed Lawrent Curmi.

88'

Abramo Visanich received a yellow card.

Gabrijel Preziosi directed the ball to Costantino Scicluna, Abramo Genovese couldn't reach it.

Costantino Scicluna delivered a low cross, Kristian Cordina couldn't reach it.

Silvestro Cordina moved onto the ball and hurriedly hit a shot but Gulju Natale cleared the ball from danger.

89'

Lawrent Curmi made an attempt to move the ball forward but Kelinu Baldacchino cut it out.

90'

Patrizju Utrana tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but Tinu Napoleone cut it out.

91'

Abramo Genovese tried to skip past Abramo Visanich but Abramo Genovese lost the ball to Abramo Visanich's block tackle.

End Match Paola F.C. 2 - 0 Sliema F.C.