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

2'

Ottavio Gravino stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but The ball ricocheted off Peppi Benjacar.

3'

Ottavio Gravino tried to play it past Leli Amaira but Leli Amaira blocked Ottavio Gravino in a good, clean tackle.

5'

Censu Schembri gave the corner straight to the opposition.

9'

Peppi Benjacar was outpaced by Augusto Palmier.

Augusto Palmier crossed into the box from the wing, Kieran Gargani tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Jean Doublet jumped with Ganni Salinos and won the ball, then made an attacking header.

But it went over the bar ... He was disappointed with that glaring miss.

11'

Ireneo Bonello made an attempt to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but The ball cannoned off Censu Schembri.

12'

Marjanu Sajan tried to feed the high ball but The ball came off Marco Ellul.

13'

Leli Amaira tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but Edwardu Rausi had no problem in intercepting the ball.

14'

Marco Ellul executed a block tackle on Ganni Grungo before Ganni Grungo could pass the ball.

15'

Leli Amaira twisted past Edwardu Rausi.

Leli Amaira directed the ball nicely to Leopoldo Tumblett, Leopoldo Tumblett took possession of the ball before Ganni Grungo could reach it.

Leopoldo Tumblett found himself in some space and had an effort at goal. Carlo Suda failed to block the shot.

Saved in style by Uberto Bartolo !.

17'

Kieran Gargani directed the ball nicely to Peppi Benjacar, Peppi Benjacar latched onto the ball before Ireneo Bonello could reach it.

Peppi Benjacar flicked the ball over Augusto Palmier's head !.

Peppi Benjacar tried to dart past Ottavio Gravino but Ottavio Gravino cleanly tackled the ball.

18'

Ottavio Gravino tried to move the ball forward but he got too much purchase on it as he was under pressure from Riccardo Valenza.

19'

Corner taken by Kieran Gargani and cut out by the opposition.

20'

Marco Ellul made a good pass to Leopoldo Tumblett, Leopoldo Tumblett latched onto the ball before Edwardu Rausi could intercept.

Leli Amaira received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Leopoldo Tumblett, Leli Amaira picked up on the ball before Ganni Grungo could intercept.

Leli Amaira was able to make space and unleashed a fierce drive high at goal. Jean Doublet approached too late to clear the danger.

Uberto Bartolo got himself in front of the shot.

22'

Ireneo Bonello tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but Censu Schembri coolly intercepted the pass.

24'

Leli Amaira made an attempt to pass the ball forward but The ball was touched on by Edwardu Rausi.

25'

Ganni Grungo tried to pass it long to a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he was under pressure from Marco Ellul.

27'

Ganni Grungo flicked the ball over Marco Ellul's head !.

Ganni Grungo knocked a lovely ball for Marjanu Sajan, Leli Amaira failed to intercept the pass.

From a tight angle, Marjanu Sajan still managed to get a shot in but Ganni Salinos got himself between the ball and goal.

28'

Michele Schieda swung the corner kick into the box. The goalkeeper punched the ball clear.

30'

Alwigi Sillato tried to play it past Ganni Grungo but Ganni Grungo blocked Alwigi Sillato in a good, clean tackle.

31'

Ganni Grungo tried to pass the ball forward but Benjamin Turcis made it first to the ball and intercepted.

32'

Ganni Grungo knocked a lovely ball for Edwardu Rausi, Edwardu Rausi trapped the ball nicely before Marco Ellul could intercept.

Edwardu Rausi sprinted past Leli Amaira.

Edwardu Rausi played a perfect pass for Tommaso Cremona, Marco Ellul failed to intercept the pass.

Tommaso Cremona tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but Ganni Salinos got to the ball first.

35'

Ottavio Gravino laid it forward to Augusto Palmier, Peppi Benjacar couldn't reach it.

Augusto Palmier crossed into the box from the wing, Kieran Gargani tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Ganni Grungo headed it to the goal but Leopoldo Tumblett headed the ball to safety.

36'

Ireneo Bonello powered past Censu Schembri!.

Ireneo Bonello tried to skip past Riccardo Valenza but Riccardo Valenza succesfully won the ball from Ireneo Bonello.

37'

Ireneo Bonello had the strength to hold off Riccardo Valenza.

Ireneo Bonello turned with the ball past Censu Schembri.

Ireneo Bonello got free in the penalty area and shot for the top corner. Ganni Salinos wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

Saver Demajo failed to save the ball ... Ireneo Bonello scored a goal !!! ... He ran over to the fans with his arms aloft !

Sliema forest 1 - 0 Paola F.C.

38'

Peppi Benjacar tried to pass the ball forward but he overhit the pass as he was under pressure from Jean Doublet.

39'

Ottavio Gravino tried to dribble past Leopoldo Tumblett but it failed.

40'

Tommaso Cremona swiftly put in the freekick. But he hit it too low as the wall blocked the shot.

41'

Alwigi Sillato stepped up to take the freekick. But a defender jumped to block the freekick.

43'

Peppi Benjacar picked up Kieran Gargani's superb pass, Augusto Palmier failed to intercept the pass.

Peppi Benjacar took a medium-ranged shot but Ottavio Gravino managed to block the shot.

44'

Ireneo Bonello turned with the ball past Peppi Benjacar.

Ireneo Bonello tried to put a low cross but Kieran Gargani blocked it.

45'

Kieran Gargani played a pinpoint pass to Peppi Benjacar, Peppi Benjacar took it in his stride before Augusto Palmier could cut it out.

Peppi Benjacar blasted the ball towards the top corner from a distance. Ottavio Gravino couldn't reach it.

Uberto Bartolo got up to tip it over.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- It was the end of the first half which Paola F.C. were unfortunate to go in behind.Sliema forest maintained 55% of possession and 45% for Paola F.C.. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

46'

The referee reached into his pocket and pulled out a yellow card for Tommaso Cremona.

47'

Ganni Salinos showed Ganni Grungo a clean set of heels.

Ganni Salinos shot a hopeful chance from medium-range but Edwardu Rausi threw himself in front of the shot.

48'

Leli Amaira made an attempt to deliver the ball to a team-mate but The ball bounced off Edwardu Rausi.

49'

Censu Schembri sent the corner kick straight to the opposition.

50'

Carlo Suda tried an audacious lob from 30 yards but the shot clattered off Marco Ellul.

51'

Augusto Palmier tried to jink past Peppi Benjacar but Peppi Benjacar dispossessed Augusto Palmier.

52'

Kieran Gargani made an attempt to direct the ball to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he had been pressured by Augusto Palmier.

53'

Marco Ellul looked to play the ball long to a team-mate but The ball was touched on by Edwardu Rausi.

57'

Leli Amaira passed along the floor for Marco Ellul to pick it up, Marco Ellul took possession of the ball before Edwardu Rausi could cut it out.

Marco Ellul passed the ball to Ganni Salinos, the ball was picked up by Ganni Salinos before Ganni Grungo could cut it out.

Ganni Salinos found himself in some space and hit a hopeful looking shot. Carlo Suda approached too late to block it.

Ganni Salinos sent the ball past Uberto Bartolo to back of the net ... Ganni Salinos scored. Super finish !!! ... He wheeled away in jubilation !

Sliema forest 1 - 1 Paola F.C.

58'

Jean Doublet was shown a yellow card.

Marco Ellul tried to skip past the challenge of Edwardu Rausi but Edwardu Rausi took the ball away from Marco Ellul.

60'

Alwigi Sillato tried to use his skill to go past Augusto Palmier but his possession is lost through a tackle by Augusto Palmier.

61'

Pass by Leli Amaira to Marco Ellul, Edwardu Rausi couldn't cut it.

Marco Ellul hit the ball from long range but Ganni Grungo got in and cleared the danger.

62'

Kieran Gargani tried to dribble past Ottavio Gravino but Kieran Gargani lost out to Ottavio Gravino.

64'

Jean Doublet attempted to chip the ball forward but Kieran Gargani intercepted but couldn't control.

66'

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

67'

Ireneo Bonello played a lovely ball for Michele Schieda, Michele Schieda took possession of the ball before Censu Schembri could reach it.

Michele Schieda lost the ball to Riccardo Valenza's block tackle before Michele Schieda attempted to deliver the ball.

68'

Pass by Kieran Gargani to Riccardo Valenza, Augusto Palmier couldn't cut out the pass.

Riccardo Valenza tried to whip in a low cross but The ball struck Ottavio Gravino.

70'

Leli Amaira tried to make a long pass to a team-mate but The ball ricocheted off Edwardu Rausi.

71'

Leli Amaira failed in his attempt to take the ball past Ganni Grungo.

73'

Alwigi Sillato tried to play a long ball but Augusto Palmier read the game well to intercept the ball.

74'

Ottavio Gravino played a wonderful ball for Augusto Palmier, Augusto Palmier took possession of the ball before Peppi Benjacar could cut it out.

Augusto Palmier tried to skip past Kieran Gargani but Kieran Gargani blocked Augusto Palmier in a good, clean tackle.

75'

Ireneo Bonello directed the ball nicely to Michele Schieda, Censu Schembri failed to reach the ball.

Michele Schieda went by the challenge of Riccardo Valenza.

Michele Schieda supplied a float cross over Censu Schembri.

Leopoldo Tumblett beat Tommaso Cremona to the ball and retained possession.

76'

Leli Amaira tried to lob the ball forward but The ball ricocheted off Edwardu Rausi.

77'

Kieran Gargani was shown a yellow card.

Ireneo Bonello tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but The ball was touched on by Censu Schembri.

78'

Riccardo Valenza played a lovely ball for Censu Schembri, Ganni Grungo couldn't reach it.

Censu Schembri tried to cross into the box but Michele Schieda closed in and intercepted the ball.

79'

Michele Schieda turned on the ball to leave Censu Schembri standing.

Michele Schieda crossed the halfway line with the ball , Riccardo Valenza failed to intercept the pass.

Jean Doublet aimed a one touch pass to his right. Ganni Salinos couldn't cut it.

80'

Leli Amaira had the strength to hold off Edwardu Rausi.

Leopoldo Tumblett picked up Leli Amaira's excellent ball, Ganni Grungo couldn't reach it.

From wide of the goal, Leopoldo Tumblett managed to curl in a shot but Carlo Suda cleared the ball.

81'

Jean Doublet fed the ball forward to Ganni Grungo, Marco Ellul stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Leli Amaira blocked Ganni Grungo in a good, clean tackle before Ganni Grungo tried to pass the ball.

82'

Marjanu Sajan swung the corner kick into the box. The goalkeeper punched the ball clear.

83'

The referee reached into his pocket and pulled out a yellow card for Benjamin Turcis.

Kieran Gargani tried to dribble past Augusto Palmier but failed.

84'

Ganni Grungo lifted the corner kick into the area but it was cleared by the opposition.

85'

Block tackle from Edwardu Rausi, easily dispossessing Leli Amaira before Leli Amaira attempted to pass the ball.

87'

Marco Ellul fed the ball forward to Leli Amaira, the ball was picked up by Leli Amaira before Ireneo Bonello could cut it out.

Leli Amaira played a great ball for Marco Ellul, Marco Ellul took it in his stride before Edwardu Rausi could reach it.

Marco Ellul failed in his attempt to twist past Ganni Grungo.

89'

Ireneo Bonello skipped easily past the challenge of Marco Ellul.

Ireneo Bonello fed the ball forward to Michele Schieda, Michele Schieda took it in his stride before Leli Amaira could cut it out.

Michele Schieda found a perfect spot and fired off a shot. Leopoldo Tumblett failed to block the shot.

Saver Demajo did his best yet he couldn't save it ... A great goal from a fine move by Michele Schieda !!! ... He kissed the badge on his shirt !

Sliema forest 2 - 1 Paola F.C.

90'

Ireneo Bonello tried to dart past Censu Schembri but Censu Schembri cleanly tackled the ball.

91'

Ottavio Gravino made an attempt to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he was under too much pressure from Peppi Benjacar.

92'

Michele Schieda swung the corner kick into the box. The goalkeeper punched the ball clear.

94'

Ottavio Gravino attempted to pass it high to a team-mate but Peppi Benjacar coolly intercepted the pass.

End Match Sliema forest 2 - 1 Paola F.C.