Welcome to the match between Sliema forest and Saint Venera wanderers

1'

From long range, Redent Grungo bent the ball towards goal. Benjamin Lazzarini didn't read the game well enough to block it.

Good goalkeeping by Corrado Moore to block the shot with his body.

2'

Noe Ghio hit a speculative effort from 30 yards but the shot was charged down by John Ventura.

4'

Mario Eynaud floated the ball over into the area from the corner kick.

Noe Ghio won the ball in the air from Guzi Despot, then headed the ball forward.

Redent Grungo lost his man and found himself with plenty of room and drove the ball at goal. Rokku Trapani couldn't reach it.

But Redent Grungo didn't connect properly and sent the ball wide ... He hung his head in shame for missing what was such an easy chance.

5'

Cristiano Valletta laid it forward to Mario Eynaud, Mario Eynaud took possession of the ball before Adolfo Pace could reach it.

Mario Eynaud floated it into the area, Abaco Bardon failed to reach the ball.

Redent Grungo jumped with Guzi Despot and won the ball, then attempted a looping header at goal.

But Redent Grungo sent it far too high ... He hung his head in shame for missing what was such an easy chance.

6'

Pass by Redent Grungo to Massimiliano Pontegue, Benjamin Lazzarini stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Massimiliano Pontegue had the pace to beat Raffaello Casolani.

Massimiliano Pontegue supplied a float cross over Benjamin Lazzarini.

Eugenio Periolo performed a diving header toward the goal but Guzi Despot headed clear the danger.

7'

Noe Ghio tried to hit a long ball forward but The ball cannoned off John Ventura.

10'

Noe Ghio passed along the floor for Giacinto Criminale to pick it up, Giacinto Criminale took possession of the ball before John Ventura could intercept.

Giacinto Criminale got past Duminku Busuttil with ease.

Giacinto Criminale made an attempt to pass the ball to a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he had been pressured by John Ventura.

13'

Raffaello Casolani attempted to loft the ball to a team-mate but Massimiliano Pontegue closed in and intercepted the ball.

15'

Cristiano Valletta looked to send a hanging ball over from the corner.

Rokku Trapani jumped with Isacco Bione and won the ball, then used his head to clear the ball.

17'

Abaco Bardon was outmuscled by Cristiano Valletta.

Cristiano Valletta tried to put the ball across but Adolfo Pace made a great interception.

19'

Massimiliano Pontegue ran up to try an out-swinging ball from the corner.

Rokku Trapani beat Cikku Volpe to the ball and retained possession.

21'

Giacinto Criminale passed the ball to Noe Ghio, Noe Ghio trapped the ball nicely before Duminku Busuttil could reach it.

Noe Ghio tried to jink past John Ventura but John Ventura denied.

23'

Abaco Bardon tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but Mario Eynaud had no problem in intercepting the ball.

24'

Cristiano Valletta laid it forward to Konstantinu Delorenzo, Konstantinu Delorenzo took possession of the ball before Nestu Mattei could cut it out.

Konstantinu Delorenzo tried to sprint past John Ventura but John Ventura took the ball away from Konstantinu Delorenzo.

25'

Massimiliano Pontegue played the ball to Konstantinu Delorenzo's feet, the ball was picked up by Konstantinu Delorenzo before Benjamin Lazzarini could intercept.

Konstantinu Delorenzo hit the ball forward to Redent Grungo, Redent Grungo took possession of the ball before Raffaello Casolani could intercept.

Redent Grungo tried to twist past Benjamin Lazzarini but Benjamin Lazzarini robbed Redent Grungo.

26'

Abaco Bardon tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but The ball was touched on by Massimiliano Pontegue.

27'

Abaco Bardon tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he had been pressured by Mario Eynaud.

29'

Redent Grungo darted past Benjamin Lazzarini.

Redent Grungo attempted to loft the ball to a team-mate but The ball struck Raffaello Casolani.

30'

Redent Grungo faked a shot before cutting Benjamin Lazzarini in a different direction.

The float cross came in from Redent Grungo on the wing, Raffaello Casolani failed to intercept the pass.

Eugenio Periolo headed at goal but Rokku Trapani headed the ball clear.

32'

Raffaello Casolani tried to loft the ball to a team-mate but Massimiliano Pontegue intercepted but couldn't control the ball.

33'

Corner taken by Cikku Volpe and cut out by the opposition.

35'

Redent Grungo looked to play the ball long to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he had been pressured by Benjamin Lazzarini.

38'

Noe Ghio tried to jink past John Ventura but Noe Ghio lost the ball to John Ventura's block tackle.

39'

Redent Grungo stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but Andrew Fasanelli intercepted but couldn't control the ball.

40'

Massimiliano Pontegue received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Redent Grungo, Massimiliano Pontegue took possession of the ball before Raffaello Casolani could reach it.

Massimiliano Pontegue tried to play it past Benjamin Lazzarini but Benjamin Lazzarini blocked Massimiliano Pontegue in a good, clean tackle.

41'

Massimiliano Pontegue received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Redent Grungo, Massimiliano Pontegue latched onto the ball before Benjamin Lazzarini could cut it out.

Massimiliano Pontegue tried to play a long ball but The ball ricocheted off Raffaello Casolani.

42'

Noe Ghio made an attempt to direct the ball to a team-mate but The ball came off John Ventura.

43'

Cristiano Valletta made a pass to Mario Eynaud, Abaco Bardon couldn't cut out the pass.

Mario Eynaud skipped easily past Adolfo Pace.

Mario Eynaud sent the ball over from the wing, Abaco Bardon tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Konstantinu Delorenzo won the aerial challenge against Rokku Trapani, then made an attacking header.

Corrado Moore did fantastically well to save and hold the ball.

44'

Redent Grungo made a pass to Massimiliano Pontegue, Benjamin Lazzarini couldn't cut out the pass.

Massimiliano Pontegue hit the ball forward to Redent Grungo, Redent Grungo took it in his stride before Raffaello Casolani could reach it.

Redent Grungo escaped from the challenge of Benjamin Lazzarini and shot for the top corner from 20 yards.

Unfortunately it was just over the bar ... He buckled under the pressure.

45'

Duminku Busuttil tried to use his skill to go past Giacinto Criminale but Giacinto Criminale denied.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The teams went in for their half-time break which and we are all square. .Sliema forest had 65% possession in the match, while Saint Venera wanderers had 35%. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

46'

Redent Grungo tried to make a long pass to a team-mate but The ball cannoned off Benjamin Lazzarini.

48'

Redent Grungo chipped it through to Noe Ghio, Nestu Mattei couldn't reach it.

Noe Ghio made a pass to Massimiliano Pontegue, Massimiliano Pontegue picked up on the ball before Guzi Despot could cut it out.

Massimiliano Pontegue attempted a thunderous drive! but the shot clattered off Rokku Trapani.

49'

Redent Grungo tried to lift the ball forward but Benjamin Lazzarini cut it out.

53'

Massimiliano Pontegue tried to twist past Raffaello Casolani but Raffaello Casolani robbed Massimiliano Pontegue.

54'

Giacinto Criminale received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Noe Ghio, Duminku Busuttil missed his interception.

Giacinto Criminale laid it forward to Konstantinu Delorenzo, Konstantinu Delorenzo latched onto the ball before John Ventura could reach it.

Good play by Konstantinu Delorenzo in making himself some space and struck it at goal. Rokku Trapani wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

Brilliantly saved by Corrado Moore!.

55'

Corner taken by Konstantinu Delorenzo and cut out by the opposition.

57'

Giacinto Criminale took the corner kick but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

58'

Redent Grungo made an attempt to pass the ball to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he had been pressured by Benjamin Lazzarini.

59'

Duminku Busuttil took the ball into the opposing half of the field,Giacinto Criminale failed to intercept the pass.

Nestu Mattei dived onto the ball towards the goal but Cikku Volpe used his head to clear the ball.

60'

Abaco Bardon tried to lob the ball forward but Mario Eynaud blocked it.

62'

Raffaello Casolani made a pass to Benjamin Lazzarini, Benjamin Lazzarini picked up on the ball before Redent Grungo could reach it.

Benjamin Lazzarini found an opportunity to score from medium range but he lost the ball to Massimiliano Pontegue.

63'

Massimiliano Pontegue tried to twist past Raffaello Casolani but Raffaello Casolani block tackled Massimiliano Pontegue.

65'

A long ball was hit up field by Noe Ghio,John Ventura couldn't cut out the pass.

Guzi Despot got above Konstantinu Delorenzo to win the ball, then headed the ball clear.

67'

Noe Ghio was pressed by John Ventura but he evaded the challenge and unleashed a fierce drive high at goal from 40 yards.

Noe Ghio was close, with the ball skimming the top of the bar ... He dropped to his knees

68'

Cikku Volpe struck the freekick. But Cikku Volpe sent the ball high into the stands.

70'

Redent Grungo played the ball into the area,Benjamin Lazzarini failed to intercept the pass.

Eugenio Periolo connected with a diving header for a goal, Rokku Trapani failed to head the ball clear.

But Eugenio Periolo sent it far too high ... He held his head in his hands.

71'

Giacinto Criminale tried to lob the ball forward but he misjudged the pass as he had been pressured by John Ventura.

72'

Cristiano Valletta darted past Adolfo Pace.

Cristiano Valletta tried to lob the keeper from a distance. Abaco Bardon approached too late to tackle him.

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

73'

Redent Grungo lifted the ball towards Giacinto Criminale in the area, Giacinto Criminale brought the ball down well before Benjamin Lazzarini could intercept.

Giacinto Criminale had a go on goal. Guzi Despot failed to block the shot.

But Giacinto Criminale couldn't direct it goalwards ... He was angry with himself for missing that chance.

74'

Mario Eynaud aimed the corner for the near post.

Rokku Trapani got above Eugenio Periolo to win the ball, then headed the ball clear.

75'

Abaco Bardon tried to play a long ball but Massimiliano Pontegue coolly intercepted the pass.

76'

Eugenio Periolo tried to feed the high ball but he got too much purchase on it as he was under too much pressure from Benjamin Lazzarini.

78'

John Ventura sent the corner kick straight to the opposition.

80'

Cikku Volpe stepped up and drifted the corner in.

Konstantinu Delorenzo won the ball in the air from Guzi Despot, then forced the ball goalwards with a header.

Konstantinu Delorenzo's shot looked destined for the net, but it went just over ... He should never have missed that one.

81'

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

82'

Noe Ghio stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but The ball struck Adolfo Pace.

83'

Cristiano Valletta jinked past Adolfo Pace.

Cristiano Valletta tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he was under pressure from Abaco Bardon.

85'

Isacco Bione made an attempt to pass the ball to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he was under pressure from John Ventura.

86'

Abaco Bardon lifted the corner kick into the area but it was cleared by the opposition.

87'

Redent Grungo failed in his attempt to take the ball past Benjamin Lazzarini.

88'

Abaco Bardon directed the ball nicely past Mario Eynaud to Adolfo Pace.

Adolfo Pace tried his luck with a long range chip but Cristiano Valletta got himself between the ball and goal.

89'

Raffaello Casolani tried to play a long ball but Massimiliano Pontegue got to the ball first.

90'

Adolfo Pace struck the freekick over the wall. But Adolfo Pace's shot was well wide as the wind swept it away from the goal.

91'

Mario Eynaud knocked a lovely ball for Cristiano Valletta, Abaco Bardon couldn't reach it.

Cristiano Valletta tried to get the ball across but Adolfo Pace intercepted but couldn't control the ball.

93'

Noe Ghio dribbled past John Ventura.

Noe Ghio skipped past the challenge of Duminku Busuttil.

Noe Ghio attempted a curling shot from 20 yards but John Ventura managed to block the shot.

94'

Cristiano Valletta played a perfect pass for Mario Eynaud, Mario Eynaud took possession of the ball before Abaco Bardon could cut it out.

Mario Eynaud tried to get past Adolfo Pace but Adolfo Pace didn't allow.

95'

Abaco Bardon made a pass to Adolfo Pace, Adolfo Pace took it in his stride before Massimiliano Pontegue could intercept.

Adolfo Pace went by the challenge of Mario Eynaud.

Adolfo Pace crossed the ball low and hard, Cristiano Valletta couldn't cut it.

Duminku Busuttil let the ball drop before hitting a spectacular half volley but Cikku Volpe made the clearance.

End Match Sliema forest 0 - 0 Saint Venera wanderers