Welcome to the match between Saint Julians united and Birzebbuga

1'

Carlo Speranza tried to lift the ball forward but Giacobbe Abdilla closed in and intercepted the ball.

2'

Gulju Papagiorcopulo knocked a lovely ball for Amedeo Naizer, Amedeo Naizer trapped the ball nicely before Pawl Marmara could reach it.

Amedeo Naizer tried to deliver a low cross but he misjudged the cross as he was under too much pressure from Indri They.

3'

Gulju Papagiorcopulo took the corner to the edge of the area.

Adamo Critien tried to head the ball forward for a team-mate but the header was charged down by Albino Scifo.

5'

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

6'

Amedeo Naizer tried to dart past Luigi Cristiano but Luigi Cristiano took the ball away from Amedeo Naizer.

7'

Stiefnu Dingli received a yellow card.

Stefano Tabone attempted to pass it high to a team-mate but it was well intercepted by Luigi Cristiano.

8'

Gulju Papagiorcopulo tried to play a long ball but Indri They made it first to the ball and intercepted.

9'

Pawl Marmara skipped past Gulju Papagiorcopulo.

Pawl Marmara tried to take the ball past Nunzju Metropoli but his possession is lost through a tackle by Nunzju Metropoli.

10'

Nunzju Metropoli played a lovely ball for Luke Vitale, Luke Vitale picked up on the ball before Indri They could cut it out.

Pawl Marmara could not stop Luke Vitale going past him.

Luke Vitale had a great opportunity to score from medium range but Indri They made a crucial intervention!.

11'

Samuele Arnaldo had a crack at goal from the freekick. But he hit it too low as the wall blocked the shot.

12'

Amedeo Naizer made an attempt to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he had been pressured by Pancrazio Bruno.

13'

Pancrazio Bruno tried to dribble past Amedeo Naizer but Amedeo Naizer won the ball from Pancrazio Bruno.

14'

Urbano De Micoli tried to dribble past Vinċenz Ghio but his possession is lost through a tackle by Vinċenz Ghio.

15'

Stefano Tabone passed along the floor for Amedeo Naizer to pick it up, Amedeo Naizer picked up on the ball before Luigi Cristiano could intercept.

Pancrazio Bruno blocked Amedeo Naizer before Amedeo Naizer could pass the ball.

17'

Urbano De Micoli took the corner kick but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

18'

Stefano Tabone delivered the ball to Amedeo Naizer, Amedeo Naizer trapped the ball nicely before Luigi Cristiano could reach it.

Amedeo Naizer tried to cross the ball low but he got too much purchase on it as he was under pressure from Pancrazio Bruno.

19'

Amedeo Naizer tried to test the keeper from the freekick. Amedeo Naizer put it horribly wide.

21'

Stiefnu Dingli tried to get onto the pass but The ball was touched on by Adamo Critien.

23'

Pass by Gulju Papagiorcopulo to Nunzju Metropoli, Nunzju Metropoli took it in his stride before Indri They could reach it.

Nunzju Metropoli put a low cross in to the far post, Pawl Marmara couldn't cut it.

Benard Ghio ran onto the ball and quickly struck it towards the goal, Guzi Casolani approached too late to tackle him.

But Benard Ghio struck the ball wide ... It was a wasted opportunity.

26'

Gulju Papagiorcopulo tried to move the ball forward but it was a poor ball as he had been pressured by Indri They.

27'

Stefano Tabone tried to dribble past Albino Scifo but Albino Scifo denied.

28'

Amedeo Naizer tried his luck from the freekick. But Amedeo Naizer put it narrowly over.

29'

Block tackle from Vinċenz Ghio, easily dispossessing Carlo Speranza before Carlo Speranza tried to get onto the pass.

30'

Luigi Cristiano tried to lift the ball forward but it was a poor ball as he was under too much pressure from Gulju Papagiorcopulo.

31'

Indri They made a good pass to Pawl Marmara, Pawl Marmara latched onto the ball before Gulju Papagiorcopulo could cut it out.

Pawl Marmara found an opportunity to score from medium range but Nunzju Metropoli blocked him.

32'

Pass by Carlo Speranza to Adamo Critien, Vinċenz Ghio couldn't cut it.

Adamo Critien hit a crashing drive from 40 yards. Stiefnu Dingli approached too late to tackle him.

But it was horribly wide of the target ... He should have kicked himself for missing what was such an easy chance.

33'

Nunzju Metropoli played a pinpoint pass to Samuele Arnaldo, Samuele Arnaldo took possession of the ball before Indri They could intercept.

Pawl Marmara went in with a successful block tackle on Samuele Arnaldo before Samuele Arnaldo attempted to pass the ball.

34'

Nunzju Metropoli tried to pass the ball forward but it was a poor ball as he was under pressure from Indri They.

35'

Carlo Speranza laid it forward to Adamo Critien, Adamo Critien took possession of the ball before Vinċenz Ghio could reach it.

Whilst still some way from goal, Adamo Critien tried to lob the keeper. Stiefnu Dingli failed to block the shot.

Brilliant saved by Xandru Presciani.

36'

Stefano Tabone made an attempt to deliver the ball to a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he was under too much pressure from Luigi Cristiano.

37'

Nunzju Metropoli picked up Gulju Papagiorcopulo's excellent ball, Indri They tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Nunzju Metropoli blasted a banana shot from outside of the area but Pawl Marmara blocked the shot.

38'

Stiefnu Dingli made an attempt to deliver the ball to a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he had been pressured by Adamo Critien.

39'

The referee showed Urbano De Micoli a yellow card.

40'

Stefano Tabone tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but Luigi Cristiano intercepted but couldn't control.

41'

Gulju Papagiorcopulo made an attempt to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but The ball struck Pawl Marmara.

42'

Stefano Tabone sprinted to escape from Luigi Cristiano.

Stefano Tabone swung in a float cross, Pancrazio Bruno couldn't reach it.

Amedeo Naizer climbed above Guzi Casolani, then flicked the ball forward.

Samuele Arnaldo got free in the penalty area and shot. Albino Scifo didn't read the game well enough to block it.

Xandru Presciani had no chance to save it ... Samuele Arnaldo found the net !!! ... The fans chanted Samuele Arnaldo's name !

Saint Julians united 0 - 1 Birzebbuga

43'

Carlo Speranza tried to play it past Vinċenz Ghio but Vinċenz Ghio dispossessed Carlo Speranza.

44'

Nunzju Metropoli tried to hit a long ball forward but he overhit the pass as he was under pressure from Indri They.

45'

Amedeo Naizer jinked past Pawl Marmara.

Amedeo Naizer shot a hopeful chance from medium-range but Luigi Cristiano blocked the shot.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The referee blew for the end of the half which Birzebbuga took the lead.Saint Julians united had 32% possession in the match, while Birzebbuga had 68%. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

47'

Carlo Speranza attempted to play a long ball but Indri They intercepted but couldn't control.

49'

Gulju Papagiorcopulo tried to dribble past Pawl Marmara but Pawl Marmara block tackled Gulju Papagiorcopulo.

50'

Amedeo Naizer dribbled past Luigi Cristiano.

Amedeo Naizer dribbled past Pancrazio Bruno.

Good play by Amedeo Naizer in making himself some space and fired off a shot. Guzi Casolani approached too late to clear the danger.

Amedeo Naizer left Xandru Presciani with a simple save.

51'

Adamo Critien tried to dart past Vinċenz Ghio but Vinċenz Ghio denied.

52'

Luigi Cristiano got past Stefano Tabone with ease.

Luigi Cristiano crossed the ball low , Amedeo Naizer failed to reach the ball.

Giacobbe Abdilla aimed a one touch pass to his right. Luke Vitale couldn't cut out the pass.

54'

Stiefnu Dingli twisted past Carlo Speranza.

Stiefnu Dingli attempted a curling shot from 20 yards but Adamo Critien got in and cleared the danger.

55'

Gulju Papagiorcopulo made an attempt to move the ball forward but Luigi Cristiano did well to spot and intercept the pass.

56'

Stefano Tabone took the ball past Pawl Marmara.

Stefano Tabone used his skill to go past Indri They.

Stefano Tabone tried to swing in a float cross but Pawl Marmara intercepted but couldn't control the ball.

58'

Vinċenz Ghio was outmuscled by Samuele Arnaldo.

Whilst still some way from goal, Samuele Arnaldo tried to lob the keeper but Stiefnu Dingli cleared the ball.

59'

Gulju Papagiorcopulo tried to hit a long ball forward but he got too much purchase on it as he was under pressure from Indri They.

60'

Amedeo Naizer made a low forward pass Luigi Cristiano.

Gulju Papagiorcopulo ran onto the ball and immediately drove the ball low towards the goal but Guzi Casolani made the clearance.

61'

Adamo Critien blocked Giacobbe Abdilla before Giacobbe Abdilla could pass the ball.

64'

Vinċenz Ghio tried to move the ball forward but Adamo Critien blocked it.

66'

Pawl Marmara hit the ball forward to Indri They, Indri They picked up on the ball before Nunzju Metropoli could intercept.

Indri They was pressed by Gulju Papagiorcopulo but he evaded the challenge and flighted the ball towards goal from distance.

The ball went high into the stand behind the goal ... It was an epic miss.

67'

Carlo Speranza moved the ball forward for Adamo Critien, Adamo Critien picked up on the ball before Vinċenz Ghio could cut it out.

Adamo Critien played a perfect pass for Benard Ghio, Benard Ghio latched onto the ball before Stiefnu Dingli could cut it out.

Benard Ghio fired in a shot at goal. Albino Scifo approached too late to block it.

But Benard Ghio put it wide ... He should have hit the target at least.

68'

Luke Vitale passed the ball to Carlo Speranza, Carlo Speranza latched onto the ball before Vinċenz Ghio could intercept.

Whilst still some way from goal, Carlo Speranza tried to lob the keeper. Stiefnu Dingli didn't read the game well enough to block it.

Xandru Presciani did well to tip it wide.

71'

Stefano Tabone tried to skip past the challenge of Luigi Cristiano but Luigi Cristiano succesfully won the ball from Stefano Tabone.

72'

Samuele Arnaldo received a yellow card.

Amedeo Naizer made an attempt to deliver the ball to a team-mate but The ball came off Luigi Cristiano.

75'

Gulju Papagiorcopulo tried to move the ball forward but The ball cannoned off Indri They.

76'

Stefano Tabone shielded the ball from Luigi Cristiano and tried to curl one in from long range.

Denied by Xandru Presciani.

77'

Pawl Marmara elected to send the corner to the edge of the area.

Luke Vitale won the aerial challenge against Guzi Casolani, then headed the ball to safety.

79'

Pawl Marmara passed the ball to Indri They, Gulju Papagiorcopulo tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Indri They played a high ball looking for Nathan Testa to run onto it, Nathan Testa brought the ball down well before Nunzju Metropoli could reach it.

Nathan Testa shot for the top corner but Samuele Arnaldo cleared the ball.

82'

Gulju Papagiorcopulo tried to knock a long ball forward but Pancrazio Bruno showed great composure in intercepting the ball.

83'

Gulju Papagiorcopulo played a lovely ball for Benard Ghio, Benard Ghio took it in his stride before Indri They could intercept.

A float cross was delivered by Benard Ghio, Pawl Marmara failed to reach the ball.

Stefano Tabone got above Guzi Casolani to win the ball, then headed it to the goal.

Xandru Presciani pushed it away.

85'

Nathan Testa swung the corner kick into the box. The goalkeeper punched the ball clear.

86'

Carlo Speranza played a wonderful ball for Adamo Critien, the ball was picked up by Adamo Critien before Vinċenz Ghio could cut it out.

Stiefnu Dingli blocked Adamo Critien in a good, clean tackle before Adamo Critien attempted to deliver the ball.

87'

Gulju Papagiorcopulo showed Pawl Marmara a clean set of heels.

Gulju Papagiorcopulo shot from distance but Indri They got in and cleared the danger.

88'

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

90'

Stefano Tabone twisted past Luigi Cristiano.

Stefano Tabone attempted to pass it high to a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he was under pressure from Pancrazio Bruno.

91'

Benard Ghio tried to play it past Luigi Cristiano but Luigi Cristiano succesfully won the ball from Benard Ghio.

92'

Pawl Marmara tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he was under too much pressure from Nunzju Metropoli.

93'

Stefano Tabone was pressed by Luigi Cristiano but he evaded the challenge and tried an audacious shot on goal from 30 yards.

Xandru Presciani managed to turn it over his bar.

94'

Nunzju Metropoli tried to sprint past Indri They but Indri They blocked Nunzju Metropoli in a good, clean tackle.

95'

Adamo Critien tried to play a long ball but he misjudged the pass as he was under pressure from Vinċenz Ghio.

End Match Saint Julians united 0 - 1 Birzebbuga