Welcome to the match between Ghaxaq town and Sliema town

1'

Luigi Defremaux made an attempt to pass the ball forward but Salvu Mompalao found himself in the way of the ball.

2'

Oliviero Abdilla attempted to lob the ball forward but Walter Raggio found himself in the way of the ball.

3'

Boris Arnold found an opportunity to score from long range but Manwel Decarlo blocked him.

4'

Kurt Pontegue took the corner kick but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

8'

Corner taken by Damiano Olivier and cut out by the opposition.

9'

Manwel Decarlo had the strength to hold off Boris Arnold.

Manwel Decarlo tried to send in a low cross but he got too much purchase on it as he was under too much pressure from Salvu Mompalao.

10'

Massimiliano Calleja tried to dribble past Ivo Perini but Ivo Perini won the ball from Massimiliano Calleja.

11'

Walter Raggio picked up Salvu Mompalao's excellent ball, Damiano Olivier failed to intercept the pass.

Walter Raggio played a perfect pass for Jean Querci, Jean Querci trapped the ball nicely before Oliviero Abdilla could cut it out.

Pass by Jean Querci to Bonifacio Cali, Bonifacio Cali trapped the ball nicely before Damiano Olivier could intercept.

Bonifacio Cali found a gap and tried an optimistic effort at goal. Leopoldo Salerno wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

Edmondo Toledo did well to get his fingertips to the ball and tip it wide.

12'

Manwel Decarlo tried to jink past Salvu Mompalao but it failed.

13'

Leopoldo Salerno went across to take the corner but it was cut out easily by the opposition.

14'

Boris Arnold stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but Manwel Decarlo intercepted the pass.

15'

Massimiliano Calleja dribbled past Ivo Perini.

Massimiliano Calleja turned on the ball to leave Girgor Slythe standing.

Massimiliano Calleja found himself in some space and tried to lob the ball at goal. Kurt Pontegue approached too late to block it.

Massimiliano Calleja put it horribly wide ... It was a poor miss from Massimiliano Calleja. He looked like he was short of match practice.

16'

Kurt Pontegue swung the corner kick into the box. The goalkeeper punched the ball clear.

17'

Swerving shot by Jean Querci from long range. Oliviero Abdilla failed to block the shot.

Edmondo Toledo managed to get a hand to it and turn it behind.

19'

Leopoldo Salerno moved the ball forward for Oliviero Abdilla, Oliviero Abdilla picked up on the ball before Salvu Mompalao could reach it.

Oliviero Abdilla tried to get onto the pass but Walter Raggio did well to pick out and intercept that pass.

20'

Manwel Decarlo received the ball which was passed wonderfully by DAnjel Amaira, Manwel Decarlo latched onto the ball before Boris Arnold could intercept.

Manwel Decarlo struck a medium range piledriver but Salvu Mompalao managed to block the shot.

21'

Girgor Slythe tried to play it past DAnjel Amaira but DAnjel Amaira block tackled Girgor Slythe.

23'

Kurt Pontegue struck the freekick over the wall. But Kurt Pontegue couldn't get it on target.

24'

Corner taken by Girolamo Cristiano and cut out by the opposition.

25'

Massimiliano Calleja struck the freekick over the wall. But Massimiliano Calleja put it wide of the goal.

26'

Jean Querci played a great ball for Walter Raggio, Walter Raggio picked up on the ball before Damiano Olivier could intercept.

Walter Raggio tried to dribble past Oliviero Abdilla but Walter Raggio lost out to Oliviero Abdilla.

27'

Oliviero Abdilla tried to dart past Walter Raggio but Oliviero Abdilla lost the ball to Walter Raggio.

29'

Yellow card shown to Jean Querci.

30'

Jean Querci passed along the floor for Walter Raggio to pick it up, Walter Raggio took possession of the ball before Damiano Olivier could intercept.

Walter Raggio stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but it was well intercepted by Oliviero Abdilla.

32'

Salvu Mompalao escaped from the challenge of Leone Ciappara and shot from 30 yards.

Salvu Mompalao put it horribly wide ... It was a dismal effort, he never should have missed.

33'

Bonifacio Cali received a yellow card.

36'

Massimiliano Calleja played a wonderful ball for DAnjel Amaira, DAnjel Amaira took it in his stride before Ivo Perini could reach it.

DAnjel Amaira sent the ball over from the wing, Girgor Slythe missed his interception.

Luigi Defremaux won the aerial challenge against Kurt Pontegue, then performed a glancing header for the goal.

But Luigi Defremaux put it just over ... He dropped to his knees.

38'

Girolamo Cristiano turned on the ball to leave Salvu Mompalao standing.

Girolamo Cristiano shot past Boris Arnold for the top corner from 20 yards.

Anselmo Fernadez tipped the ball round the post.

39'

Giuseppe Arpa passed along the floor for Boris Arnold to pick it up, Boris Arnold trapped the ball nicely before Manwel Decarlo could intercept.

Vicious shot by Boris Arnold for the top corner from distance but Leone Ciappara scrambled the ball away.

42'

Oliviero Abdilla jinked past Walter Raggio.

Oliviero Abdilla hit it hard with the outside of his foot from distance but Jean Querci hoofed the ball clear.

45'

Girgor Slythe curled the ball in at goal from long range but the shot was blocked by DAnjel Amaira.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The referee blew for the end of the half which and we are all square. .Ghaxaq town maintained 52% of possession and 48% for Sliema town. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

46'

Oliviero Abdilla made an attempt to direct the ball to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he was under pressure from Walter Raggio.

48'

Walter Raggio took the ball past Oliviero Abdilla.

Walter Raggio stepped away from Damiano Olivier and shot a hopeful chance from 20 yards.

But Walter Raggio couldn't direct it goalwards ... It was a dismal effort, he never should have missed.

49'

Massimiliano Calleja tried to lift the ball forward but his possession was lost through a tackle by Girgor Slythe.

51'

Girolamo Cristiano swung the corner kick into the box. The goalkeeper punched the ball clear.

52'

Girgor Slythe curled the ball in at goal from long range but DAnjel Amaira blocked the shot.

53'

The referee reached into his pocket and showed a yellow card to Damiano Olivier.

Manwel Decarlo skipped past the challenge of Salvu Mompalao.

The float cross came in from Manwel Decarlo on the wing, Boris Arnold couldn't cut it.

Luigi Defremaux beat Giuseppe Arpa to the ball, then made an attacking header.

It went close from Luigi Defremaux ... He should never have missed that one.

54'

Walter Raggio stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he was under too much pressure from Damiano Olivier.

55'

Massimiliano Calleja showed Ivo Perini a clean set of heels.

Massimiliano Calleja got the float cross in from the wing, Girgor Slythe failed to reach the ball.

Girolamo Cristiano climbed above Giuseppe Arpa, then performed a glancing header for the goal.

But it went just over the bar ... He should have scored.

56'

Girgor Slythe send a long-range chip over DAnjel Amaira towards goal.

But Girgor Slythe scooped it well over the crossbar ... It was a dismal effort, he never should have missed.

58'

Pass by Bonifacio Cali to Boris Arnold, DAnjel Amaira failed to reach the ball.

Boris Arnold failed in his attempt to take the ball past Leone Ciappara.

59'

Jean Querci made an attempt to pass the ball forward but Oliviero Abdilla came close and blocked it.

62'

DAnjel Amaira was shown a yellow card.

Bonifacio Cali ran up to take the corner.

Girolamo Cristiano got well above Kurt Pontegue to win the ball, then headed clear the danger.

63'

Jean Querci tried to twist past Damiano Olivier but Jean Querci lost the ball to Damiano Olivier's block tackle.

66'

Manwel Decarlo lobbed the ball into the penalty area towards Tumas Sapienza, Tumas Sapienza took an excellent first touch before Salvu Mompalao could reach it.

Tumas Sapienza lost his man and found himself with plenty of room and shot. Kurt Pontegue failed to charge down the shot.

Anselmo Fernadez had no chance of stopping the ball ... Tumas Sapienza finished a fine move. GOAL!!! ... He dived onto the grass with arms and legs outstretched !

Ghaxaq town 1 - 0 Sliema town

67'

Yellow card shown to Boris Arnold.

Manwel Decarlo jinked past Salvu Mompalao.

Manwel Decarlo held up the ball, evading the challenge of Boris Arnold and hit a crashing drive from 25 yards.

Anselmo Fernadez made a save.

68'

Ivo Perini's part in the game was over as he came off the field injured.

Fredu De Marco replaced the injured Ivo Perini.

Jean Querci took the corner kick but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

69'

Boris Arnold played a pinpoint pass to Salvu Mompalao, Salvu Mompalao picked up on the ball before Leone Ciappara could intercept.

Salvu Mompalao delivered a low cross, Manwel Decarlo missed his interception.

Bonifacio Cali passed the ball instantly to his right. Girolamo Cristiano couldn't cut out the pass.

Girgor Slythe found himself in some space and struck it at goal. Leopoldo Salerno couldn't reach it.

Edmondo Toledo managed to turn it behind.

70'

Perfectly timed block tackle by Damiano Olivier before Jean Querci tried to pass the ball.

71'

Adriano Grixti went across to take the corner but it was cut out easily by the opposition.

72'

Massimiliano Calleja showed Fredu De Marco a clean set of heels.

From medium range, Massimiliano Calleja bent the ball towards goal. Girgor Slythe couldn't reach it.

Anselmo Fernadez did well to save and hold onto the ball.

73'

Corner taken by Oliviero Abdilla and cut out by the opposition.

74'

Girgor Slythe passed the ball perfectly to Walter Raggio, Massimiliano Calleja stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Walter Raggio played a great ball for Girgor Slythe, Girgor Slythe took possession of the ball before DAnjel Amaira could intercept.

Girgor Slythe tried to dribble past Massimiliano Calleja but Massimiliano Calleja nicked the ball from the toes of Girgor Slythe.

75'

Leopoldo Salerno had a crack at goal from the freekick. But Leopoldo Salerno put it wide of the goal.

78'

Oliviero Abdilla sent the ball flying towards goal from 40 yards. Jean Querci approached too late to clear the danger.

However, the ball drifted wide of the goal by Oliviero Abdilla ... He should have kicked himself for missing what was such an easy chance.

79'

Oliviero Abdilla tried to twist past Jean Querci but Jean Querci blocked Oliviero Abdilla in a good, clean tackle.

80'

Massimiliano Calleja played a wonderful ball for Damiano Olivier, Damiano Olivier latched onto the ball before Giuseppe Arpa could intercept.

Damiano Olivier did his best to get the ball into the area but it was a poor ball as he was under too much pressure from Fredu De Marco.

82'

Oliviero Abdilla played the ball to Leopoldo Salerno's feet, the ball was picked up by Leopoldo Salerno before Walter Raggio could reach it.

Leopoldo Salerno failed in his attempt to dribble past Jean Querci.

83'

Fredu De Marco took the corner kick but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

84'

Poor corner kick delivered by Leone Ciappara that went straight to the opposition.

85'

Walter Raggio attempted to lob the ball forward but Damiano Olivier did well to spot and intercept the pass.

86'

Walter Raggio executed a block tackle on Oliviero Abdilla before Oliviero Abdilla tried to get onto the pass.

87'

The referee reached into his pocket and showed a yellow card to Salvu Mompalao.

Girgor Slythe tried to pass the ball forward but The ball ricocheted off DAnjel Amaira.

88'

Yellow card shown to Fredu De Marco.

90'

Boris Arnold brought the ball over the halfway line,Leone Ciappara couldn't reach it.

Bonifacio Cali won the ball in the air from Girolamo Cristiano, then forced the ball goalwards with a header.

The ball went clean over the bar ... He should have kicked himself for missing what was such an easy chance.

91'

Boris Arnold tried to dribble past Leone Ciappara but his possession is lost through a tackle by Leone Ciappara.

End Match Ghaxaq town 1 - 0 Sliema town