Welcome to the match between Sliema forest and Rabat city

2'

Redent Grungo tried to chip the ball forward but Martino Urpani intercepted but couldn't control the ball.

4'

Andrija Benjacar tried to dribble past Mario Eynaud but Mario Eynaud won the ball from Andrija Benjacar.

5'

Massimiliano Pontegue tried to loft the ball to a team-mate but Alexander Sciberras blocked it.

9'

Kayden Ortina stepped up and struck the freekick. The shot had taken a deflection off the wall and went wide.

12'

Martino Urpani delivered the ball to Censu Palmier, Censu Palmier latched onto the ball before Giacinto Criminale could cut it out.

Censu Palmier tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but Noe Ghio cut it out.

13'

Cristiano Valletta tried to skip past the challenge of Andrija Benjacar but Andrija Benjacar blocked Cristiano Valletta in a good, clean tackle.

14'

Noe Ghio shot a knuckle shot over Censu Palmier from 30 yards.

Benjamin Adami got up to tip it over.

15'

Mario Eynaud had a crack at goal from the freekick. Mario Eynaud was close, but the ball went just over the top of the bar.

17'

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

18'

Cristiano Valletta delivered the ball to Mario Eynaud, Mario Eynaud took possession of the ball before Luwiġi Tumblett could cut it out.

Mario Eynaud fired off a medium-ranged shot but Andrija Benjacar got in and cleared the danger.

19'

The referee reached into his pocket and showed a yellow card to Noe Ghio.

Cristiano Valletta passed the ball perfectly to Mario Eynaud, Luwiġi Tumblett stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Mario Eynaud made good use of the scissors dribble. As Andrija Benjacar lost his balance, Mario Eynaud dribbled past Andrija Benjacar.

Mario Eynaud dribbled past Luwiġi Tumblett.

Mario Eynaud fed the ball forward to Giacinto Criminale, Giacinto Criminale latched onto the ball before Kayden Ortina could cut it out.

Giacinto Criminale played a wonderful ball for Redent Grungo, Redent Grungo picked up on the ball before Guzi Schranz could intercept.

Redent Grungo attempted to lob the ball goalwards but Kayden Ortina made the clearance.

22'

Redent Grungo played a great ball for Massimiliano Pontegue, Massimiliano Pontegue took it in his stride before Eusebio Sajjan could intercept.

Massimiliano Pontegue delivered the ball in from wide, Leonardo Lagriscti couldn't reach it.

Konstantinu Delorenzo got to the ball ahead of Kayden Ortina, then headed it to the goal.

Benjamin Adami tipped the ball over the bar.

23'

Martino Urpani attempted to pass it high to a team-mate but The ball came off Noe Ghio.

24'

The referee reached into his pocket and pulled out a yellow card for Andrija Benjacar.

Poor corner kick by Isacco Bione. He sent the corner straight to the opposition.

27'

Cristiano Valletta tried to jink past Luwiġi Tumblett but it failed.

28'

Noe Ghio tried to sprint past Censu Palmier but Censu Palmier didn't allow.

29'

Luwiġi Tumblett failed in his attempt to dribble past Giacinto Criminale.

30'

Giacinto Criminale stepped up and struck the freekick into the top corner of the goal. Benjamin Adami didn't move!. ... GOAL!!!

Sliema forest 1 - 0 Rabat city

31'

Noe Ghio tried to lob the ball forward but Alexander Sciberras blocked it.

34'

Redent Grungo tried to dribble past Eusebio Sajjan but Eusebio Sajjan didn't allow.

39'

Martino Urpani tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but it was well intercepted by Giacinto Criminale.

40'

Martino Urpani knocked a lovely ball for Censu Palmier, Censu Palmier trapped the ball nicely before Giacinto Criminale could cut it out.

Kayden Ortina picked up Censu Palmier's excellent ball, Noe Ghio failed to intercept the pass.

Kayden Ortina hit a fierce shot but Cikku Volpe made the clearance.

41'

Redent Grungo tried to pass it long to a team-mate but Censu Palmier got in the way of the ball.

42'

Giacinto Criminale tried to sprint past Martino Urpani but Giacinto Criminale lost out to Martino Urpani.

43'

Cristiano Valletta darted past Luwiġi Tumblett.

Cristiano Valletta tried to square the ball from the wing but Andrija Benjacar read the game well to intercept the ball.

45'

Noe Ghio delivered the ball to Giacinto Criminale, Censu Palmier couldn't cut it.

Giacinto Criminale tried to sprint past Martino Urpani but Martino Urpani blocked Giacinto Criminale in a good, clean tackle.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The teams went in for their half-time break which Rabat city were unfortunate to go in behind.Sliema forest maintained 59% of possession and 41% for Rabat city. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

46'

Redent Grungo lobbed the ball into the penalty area towards Eugenio Periolo, Eugenio Periolo controlled the ball when bringing it down before Eusebio Sajjan could reach it.

Eugenio Periolo found a perfect spot and hit it high and hard towards goal. Guzi Schranz failed to charge down the shot.

But Eugenio Periolo couldn't direct it goalwards ... He should have kicked himself for missing what was such an easy chance.

48'

Cristiano Valletta played it past Luwiġi Tumblett.

Cristiano Valletta tried to curl one in from medium range. Andrija Benjacar approached too late to clear the danger.

But Cristiano Valletta put it well wide ... He was disappointed with that glaring miss.

49'

Noe Ghio tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but Martino Urpani read the game well to intercept the ball.

51'

Konstantinu Delorenzo tried to dart past Luwiġi Tumblett but Luwiġi Tumblett nicked the ball from the toes of Konstantinu Delorenzo.

52'

Noe Ghio tried to jink past Censu Palmier but Censu Palmier took the ball away from Noe Ghio.

53'

Martino Urpani played a perfect pass for Andrija Benjacar, Andrija Benjacar took it in his stride before Giacinto Criminale could reach it.

Andrija Benjacar twisted past Noe Ghio.

Andrija Benjacar had an effort at goal but Cikku Volpe charged down the shot.

54'

Noe Ghio lobbed it forward to Konstantinu Delorenzo, Martino Urpani stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Konstantinu Delorenzo tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he was under too much pressure from Kayden Ortina.

55'

Martino Urpani moved the ball forward for Censu Palmier, Censu Palmier latched onto the ball before Giacinto Criminale could cut it out.

Censu Palmier stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but Noe Ghio intercepted but couldn't control the ball.

57'

Andrija Benjacar looked to play the ball high to Abele Decarlo, Abele Decarlo brought the ball under control superbly before Mario Eynaud could cut it out.

Abele Decarlo hit the ball forward to Alexander Sciberras, Alexander Sciberras latched onto the ball before Cikku Volpe could intercept.

Alexander Sciberras made an attempt to deliver the ball to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he had been pressured by Isacco Bione.

58'

Leonardo Lagriscti skipped easily past Massimiliano Pontegue.

Leonardo Lagriscti put a low cross, Redent Grungo failed to intercept the pass.

The ball was expertly converted via a side-foot volley past Cikku Volpe by Alexander Sciberras.

However, Alexander Sciberras put it well over the bar ... He should have hit the target at least.

60'

Noe Ghio dribbled past Martino Urpani.

Noe Ghio tried to hit the ball forward to a team-mate but The ball cannoned off Censu Palmier.

62'

Luwiġi Tumblett swiftly put in the freekick. But the ball went flying over the bar.

64'

Mario Eynaud tried to get past Luwiġi Tumblett but Luwiġi Tumblett nicked the ball from the toes of Mario Eynaud.

65'

Noe Ghio was pressed by Censu Palmier but he evaded the challenge and shot a hopeful chance from long-range.

The ball missed to the left of the goal ... It was a dismal effort, he never should have missed.

66'

Mario Eynaud received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Cristiano Valletta, Mario Eynaud took possession of the ball before Andrija Benjacar could reach it.

Mario Eynaud sent in a float cross, Luwiġi Tumblett tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Kayden Ortina challenged Eugenio Periolo for a heading, then headed the ball clear.

67'

Martino Urpani faked a shot before cutting Noe Ghio in a different direction.

Martino Urpani evaded the challenge of Giacinto Criminale and shot for the top corner from 20 yards.

Martino Urpani got it all wrong sending the ball harmlessly over the bar ... He's kicked himself for missing that chance.

69'

Martino Urpani played a great ball for Censu Palmier, Giacinto Criminale couldn't reach it.

Censu Palmier directed the ball to Martino Urpani, Martino Urpani trapped the ball nicely before Noe Ghio could intercept.

Martino Urpani tried to dart past Giacinto Criminale but Giacinto Criminale didn't allow.

70'

Redent Grungo lofted the ball high towards Mario Eynaud, Mario Eynaud brought the ball down well before Eusebio Sajjan could intercept.

Mario Eynaud was pressed by Kayden Ortina but he evaded the challenge and blasted the ball towards the top corner.

Benjamin Adami saved and held the ball.

71'

Mario Eynaud tried to knock a long ball forward but he overhit the pass as he was under pressure from Luwiġi Tumblett.

72'

Noe Ghio tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but Censu Palmier did well to pick out and intercept that pass.

73'

Redent Grungo played a perfect pass for Massimiliano Pontegue, Massimiliano Pontegue latched onto the ball before Eusebio Sajjan could intercept.

Massimiliano Pontegue tried to move the ball forward but he misjudged the pass as he had been pressured by Leonardo Lagriscti.

74'

Leonardo Lagriscti attempted to chip the ball forward but The ball bounced off Massimiliano Pontegue.

76'

Cristiano Valletta struck the freekick through the wall. The ball missed to the right of the goal.

77'

Isacco Bione fired in the freekick. But Isacco Bione couldn't get it on target.

78'

Martino Urpani lifted the corner into the area from the corner kick.

Leonardo Lagriscti made an attacking header but Cikku Volpe used his head to clear the ball.

79'

Noe Ghio moved the ball forward for Giacinto Criminale, the ball was picked up by Giacinto Criminale before Leonardo Lagriscti could intercept.

Giacinto Criminale jinked confidently past Censu Palmier.

Giacinto Criminale found himself in some space and attempted to lob the ball goalwards. Kayden Ortina failed to block the shot.

Benjamin Adami had gone walkabout ... Giacinto Criminale scored a superb effort !!! ... He dived onto the grass with arms and legs outstretched !

Sliema forest 2 - 0 Rabat city

80'

Martino Urpani tried to play it past Giacinto Criminale but Giacinto Criminale blocked Martino Urpani in a good, clean tackle.

81'

Massimiliano Pontegue delivered the ball to Redent Grungo, Eusebio Sajjan stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Leonardo Lagriscti blocked Redent Grungo in a good, clean tackle before Redent Grungo attempted to hit a shot towards goal from medium range.

84'

Noe Ghio tried to hit the ball forward to a team-mate but Censu Palmier intercepted but couldn't control the ball.

85'

Mario Eynaud took the corner kick but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

86'

Andrija Benjacar attempted to lob the ball forward but he overhit the pass as he was under too much pressure from Mario Eynaud.

88'

Luwiġi Tumblett could not stop a confident Cikku Volpe going past him.

Cikku Volpe tried to jink past Andrija Benjacar but Andrija Benjacar denied.

89'

Cristiano Valletta skipped past the challenge of Andrija Benjacar.

Cristiano Valletta tried to put the ball across but he got too much purchase on it as he was under pressure from Luwiġi Tumblett.

90'

Censu Palmier lifted the corner kick into the area but it was cleared by the opposition.

91'

Cristiano Valletta played a great ball for Mario Eynaud, Mario Eynaud latched onto the ball before Andrija Benjacar could intercept.

Mario Eynaud had the strength to hold off Luwiġi Tumblett.

Mario Eynaud played a lovely ball for Massimiliano Pontegue, Massimiliano Pontegue took possession of the ball before Guzi Schranz could reach it.

Despite the angle, Massimiliano Pontegue flicked it goalwards but Kayden Ortina cleared the ball to safety.

92'

Block tackle from Giacinto Criminale, easily dispossessing Martino Urpani before Martino Urpani tried to get onto the pass.

93'

Censu Palmier tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he was under too much pressure from Giacinto Criminale.

End Match Sliema forest 2 - 0 Rabat city