Welcome to the match between Rabat united and Valletta F.C.

1'

The referee reached into his pocket and pulled out a yellow card for Abele Maresca.

Romano Doublet floated the ball over into the area from the corner kick.

Urbano Rabanti performed a diving header toward the goal but Stefano Lateo used his head to clear the ball.

2'

Leonardu Re fed the ball forward to Abele Maresca, Abele Maresca trapped the ball nicely before Matthew Opertis could intercept.

Abele Maresca tried to jink past Denzel Calafato but Abele Maresca lost out to Denzel Calafato.

4'

Oliver Arnaldo tried to curl one in from long range but the shot was charged down by Serafino Amodeo.

6'

Denzel Calafato tried to take the ball past Leonardu Re but Leonardu Re blocked Denzel Calafato in a good, clean tackle.

7'

Ippolito Cuschieri made an attempt to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he was under too much pressure from Kristian Labadie.

11'

Gaetano Cesareo took the corner kick but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

12'

Kristian Labadie played a wonderful ball for Serafino Amodeo, Serafino Amodeo trapped the ball nicely before Oliver Arnaldo could cut it out.

Serafino Amodeo tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but Ippolito Cuschieri blocked it.

13'

Stefano Lateo blocked Mark Orlandez before Mark Orlandez tried to pass the ball.

14'

Gaetano Cesareo fed the ball forward to Denzel Calafato, Abele Maresca couldn't reach it.

Pass by Denzel Calafato to Stefano Lateo, the ball was picked up by Stefano Lateo before Leonardu Re could reach it.

Stefano Lateo tried to deliver the ball in from wide but Abele Maresca found himself in the way of the ball.

15'

Serafino Amodeo tried to use his skill to go past Ippolito Cuschieri but Ippolito Cuschieri won the ball from Serafino Amodeo.

16'

Poor corner kick by Stefano Lateo. He sent the corner straight to the opposition.

20'

Serafino Amodeo took the ball past Denzel Calafato.

Serafino Amodeo passed along the floor for Kristian Labadie to pick it up, the ball was picked up by Kristian Labadie before Ippolito Cuschieri could cut it out.

Kristian Labadie got up well to attempt a medium-range overhead kick. Oliver Arnaldo approached too late to clear the danger.

Abele Scotto was caught out of position ... Kristian Labadie capped an excellent move. GOAL!!! ... The fans chanted Kristian Labadie's name !

Rabat united 0 - 1 Valletta F.C.

21'

Denzel Calafato sent the ball flying towards goal from 40 yards but Leonardu Re threw himself in front of the shot.

22'

Gaetano Cesareo laid it forward to Alessandru Castagna, Alessandru Castagna took it in his stride before Romano Doublet could reach it.

Alessandru Castagna tried to deliver a float cross but Mark Orlandez made it first to the ball and intercepted.

23'

Oliver Arnaldo moved the ball forward for Ippolito Cuschieri, Ippolito Cuschieri took possession of the ball before Valentinu Barbaro could cut it out.

Ippolito Cuschieri stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but The ball bounced off Kristian Labadie.

24'

Mark Orlandez flicked the ball over Gaetano Cesareo's head !.

Mark Orlandez got up well to attempt a medium-range overhead kick. Alessandru Castagna didn't read the game well enough to block it.

Mark Orlandez left Abele Scotto with an easy save.

25'

Denzel Calafato made an attempt to pass the ball forward but his possession was lost through a tackle by Leonardu Re.

27'

Gaetano Cesareo played a wonderful ball for Alessandru Castagna, Alessandru Castagna latched onto the ball before Romano Doublet could intercept.

Alessandru Castagna tried to sprint past Mark Orlandez but Mark Orlandez took the ball away from Alessandru Castagna.

28'

Denzel Calafato hit a hopeful looking shot from 30 yards but the shot clattered off Abele Maresca.

30'

Oliver Arnaldo played it past Kristian Labadie.

Ippolito Cuschieri received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Oliver Arnaldo, the ball was picked up by Ippolito Cuschieri before Serafino Amodeo could reach it.

Ippolito Cuschieri skipped easily past the challenge of Kristian Labadie.

Ippolito Cuschieri got free in the penalty area and fired in a shot at goal. Arturo Barbiere approached too late to block it.

But Ippolito Cuschieri didn't connect properly and sent the ball wide ... He was disappointed with that glaring miss.

31'

Sean Gasciulli played a pinpoint pass to Gaetano Cesareo, Romano Doublet tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Mark Orlandez blocked Gaetano Cesareo in a good, clean tackle before Gaetano Cesareo attempted to fire off a shot from medium range.

35'

Gaetano Cesareo made an attempt to pass the ball to a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he was under pressure from Romano Doublet.

36'

Oliver Arnaldo tried to jink past Kristian Labadie but Kristian Labadie won the ball from Oliver Arnaldo.

37'

Oliver Arnaldo attempted to lob the ball forward but he got too much purchase on it as he had been pressured by Kristian Labadie.

38'

Denzel Calafato tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but Leonardu Re intercepted but couldn't control.

40'

Ippolito Cuschieri took the freekick. Ippolito Cuschieri got it all wrong sending the ball harmlessly over the bar.

41'

Leonardu Re attempted to pass it high to a team-mate but The ball was touched on by Matthew Opertis.

42'

Pass by Mark Orlandez to Guglielmo Portughese, Guglielmo Portughese took possession of the ball before Alessandru Castagna could cut it out.

Guglielmo Portughese directed the ball nicely to Serafino Amodeo, Gaetano Cesareo couldn't reach it.

Serafino Amodeo got the float cross in from the wing, Alessandru Castagna couldn't cut it.

Urbano Rabanti tried to head the ball upfield but Pietro Baldacchino made it across to block the header.

44'

Valentinu Barbaro made an attempt to direct the ball to a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he was under too much pressure from Gaetano Cesareo.

45'

Gaetano Cesareo took the freekick. The wall deflected the shot and the ball went wide.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The teams went in for their half-time break which Rabat united were unfortunate to go in behind.Rabat united maintained 58% of possession and 42% for Valletta F.C.. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

46'

Denzel Calafato tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but Leonardu Re came close and blocked it.

48'

Denzel Calafato chipped the ball into the penalty area towards Sean Gasciulli, Sean Gasciulli brought the ball down well before Leonardu Re could cut it out.

Good play by Sean Gasciulli in making himself some space and fired in a shot at goal. Valentinu Barbaro approached too late to block it.

Valentin Masco did well to get his fingertips to the ball and tip it wide.

50'

Denzel Calafato laid it forward to Matthew Opertis, Abele Maresca failed to reach the ball.

Matthew Opertis used his skill to go past Leonardu Re.

Matthew Opertis jinked past Abele Maresca.

Matthew Opertis fired in a shot at goal but Arturo Barbiere made the clearance.

51'

Serafino Amodeo tried to hit a long ball forward but he got too much purchase on it as he had been pressured by Ippolito Cuschieri.

54'

Alessandru Castagna had the strength to hold off Romano Doublet.

Alessandru Castagna tried to cross the ball low but Mark Orlandez read the game well to intercept the ball.

55'

Denzel Calafato tried to hit a long ball forward but Leonardu Re blocked it.

56'

Romano Doublet passed the ball to Leonardu Re, Leonardu Re took it in his stride before Sean Gasciulli could cut it out.

Leonardu Re tried to pass it high to a team-mate but Alessandru Castagna found himself in the way of the ball.

57'

Gaetano Cesareo tried to twist past Romano Doublet but Gaetano Cesareo lost out to Romano Doublet.

61'

Serafino Amodeo directed the ball nicely to Kristian Labadie, Kristian Labadie trapped the ball nicely before Oliver Arnaldo could cut it out.

Kristian Labadie got up well to attempt a medium-range overhead kick but Ippolito Cuschieri scrambled the ball away.

62'

Oliver Arnaldo tried to get past Kristian Labadie but failed.

64'

Denzel Calafato tried to twist past Abele Maresca but Abele Maresca blocked Denzel Calafato in a good, clean tackle.

68'

Corner taken by Sean Gasciulli and cut out by the opposition.

69'

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

71'

Denzel Calafato found a chance to score from long range but Leonardu Re made a crucial intervention!.

73'

Oliver Arnaldo played it confidently past Valentinu Barbaro.

Oliver Arnaldo played a great ball for Pietro Baldacchino, the ball was picked up by Pietro Baldacchino before Kristian Labadie could intercept.

Pietro Baldacchino rifled a dipping shot at goal from 20 yards but Serafino Amodeo threw himself in front of the shot.

75'

Ippolito Cuschieri faked a pass then cut Kristian Labadie in a different direction.

Ippolito Cuschieri hit towards goal from 25 yards out. Serafino Amodeo couldn't reach it.

But Ippolito Cuschieri didn't connect properly and sent the ball wide ... He should have hit the target at least.

78'

Romano Doublet gave the corner straight to the opposition.

80'

Denzel Calafato tried to pass the ball forward but Leonardu Re coolly intercepted the pass.

81'

Ippolito Cuschieri tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he had been pressured by Urbano Rabanti.

82'

The referee reached into his pocket and pulled out a yellow card for Ippolito Cuschieri.

Sean Gasciulli played a pinpoint pass to Ippolito Cuschieri, Serafino Amodeo failed to reach the ball.

Ippolito Cuschieri took the ball past Kristian Labadie.

Ippolito Cuschieri directed the ball to Stefano Lateo, Serafino Amodeo failed to reach the ball.

Stefano Lateo passed the ball past Arturo Barbiere to Pietro Baldacchino.

Pietro Baldacchino tried to pass the ball forward but The ball ricocheted off Valentinu Barbaro.

83'

Oliver Arnaldo hit the ball past Kristian Labadie from 40 yards.

But Oliver Arnaldo didn't get close to troubling the keeper ... He should have kicked himself for missing what was such an easy chance.

85'

Yellow card shown to Kristian Labadie.

Corner taken by Valentinu Barbaro and cut out by the opposition.

87'

Ippolito Cuschieri held up the ball, evading the challenge of Valentinu Barbaro and shot a knuckle shot from 30 yards.

The ball hit the net after Valentin Masco failed to save ... Ippolito Cuschieri scored. It was a fantastic move and finish !!! ... He slided on his knees !

Rabat united 1 - 1 Valletta F.C.

89'

Oliver Arnaldo tried to dribble past Kristian Labadie but Kristian Labadie blocked Oliver Arnaldo.

92'

Yellow card shown to Guglielmo Portughese.

Gaetano Cesareo played it past Romano Doublet.

Gaetano Cesareo tried to supply a float cross but he misjudged the cross as he was under pressure from Mark Orlandez.

93'

Serafino Amodeo passed the ball perfectly to Kristian Labadie, Oliver Arnaldo couldn't cut out the pass.

The ball was struck by Kristian Labadie from 20 yards out but Ippolito Cuschieri scrambled the ball away.

94'

Pass by Gaetano Cesareo to Sean Gasciulli, Sean Gasciulli latched onto the ball before Romano Doublet could cut it out.

A low cross was delivered by Sean Gasciulli, Mark Orlandez failed to intercept the pass.

Ippolito Cuschieri moved onto the ball and immediately smashed in low, Valentinu Barbaro couldn't reach it.

But Ippolito Cuschieri sent the ball wide of the mark ... It was a dismal effort, he never should have missed.

95'

Denzel Calafato passed the ball to Matthew Opertis, Arturo Barbiere missed his interception.

Matthew Opertis delivered a low cross, Leonardu Re couldn't cut out the pass.

Alessandru Castagna ran onto the ball and struck the volley, Arturo Barbiere approached too late to block it.

However, the ball drifted wide of the goal by Alessandru Castagna ... He held his head in his hands.

End Match Rabat united 1 - 1 Valletta F.C.