Welcome to the match between Ghaxaq city and Zebbug albion

1'

Abram Attard knocked a lovely ball for Amedeo Bernard, Amedeo Bernard trapped the ball nicely before Maurizio Bianchi could cut it out.

Amedeo Bernard tried to pass it long to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he was under pressure from Tiziano Testaferrata.

2'

Alwigi Torrepiano played it past Rikkardu Mangani.

Alwigi Torrepiano passed the ball to Saver Arrigo, Saver Arrigo took it in his stride before Giuliano Matrenza could reach it.

Saver Arrigo moved the ball forward for Wiġi Giardina, Wiġi Giardina picked up on the ball before Marcello Beck could intercept.

Despite the angle, Wiġi Giardina flicked it goalwards but Valent Bonell cleared the ball to safety.

3'

Alwigi Torrepiano looked destined to score from long range but Giuliano Matrenza had done enough to put him off.

4'

Karl Apap put some curve on the shot from long range but Gabriel Leonardi cleared the ball to safety.

5'

Mark Rapinett tried to knock a long ball forward but The ball came off Rikkardu Mangani.

6'

Alwigi Torrepiano made a good pass to Karl Apap, Karl Apap took it in his stride before Giuliano Matrenza could cut it out.

Karl Apap tried to get onto the pass but Gabriel Leonardi came close and blocked it.

7'

Abram Attard swung the corner kick into the box. The goalkeeper punched the ball clear.

10'

Konstantinu Petit was pressed by Wiġi Giardina but he evaded the challenge and hit a speculative effort from 35 yards.

Matthias Laivira chose to punch the ball away.

11'

Abram Attard was shown a yellow card.

Maurizio Bianchi tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but Amedeo Bernard made a great interception.

12'

Mark Rapinett made a good pass to Wiġi Giardina, Wiġi Giardina latched onto the ball before Rikkardu Mangani could cut it out.

Wiġi Giardina looked to play the ball long to a team-mate but Konstantinu Petit cut it out.

13'

Amedeo Bernard attempted to lob the ball forward but he overhit the pass as he was under pressure from Tiziano Testaferrata.

14'

Tiziano Testaferrata dribbled past Amedeo Bernard.

Tiziano Testaferrata tried to whip in a float cross but Abram Attard intercepted but couldn't control.

15'

Amedeo Bernard was outpaced by Maurizio Bianchi.

Maurizio Bianchi tried to dart past Abram Attard but failed.

16'

Karl Apap tried to take the ball past Gabriel Leonardi but Gabriel Leonardi didn't allow.

17'

Giuliano Matrenza attempted a thunderous drive from 35 yards. Ettore Chircop failed to block the shot.

Matthias Laivira watched it sail harmlessly over ... It was a poor effort from Giuliano Matrenza. He was lacking match sharpness.

18'

Alwigi Torrepiano aimed the corner at the far post.

Claudio Bellia met the ball with a diving header at goal but Valent Bonell headed the ball clear.

19'

The referee reached into his pocket and showed a yellow card to Tinu Sciberras.

Mark Rapinett tried his luck with a long range chip. Romualdo Borria didn't read the game well enough to block it.

But Mark Rapinett blazed it over the bar ... He was disappointed with that glaring miss.

20'

Mark Rapinett's corner was cut out easily by the opposition.

21'

Mark Rapinett skipped past Rikkardu Mangani.

Mark Rapinett took the ball past Konstantinu Petit.

Mark Rapinett hit it high and hard towards goal but Marcello Beck cleared the ball to safety.

24'

Abram Attard hit the ball from long range. Maurizio Bianchi failed to block the shot.

Kristian Bruno made a save.

27'

Abram Attard tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but Tiziano Testaferrata made it first to the ball and intercepted.

28'

Alwigi Torrepiano twisted past Giuliano Matrenza.

Saver Arrigo received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Alwigi Torrepiano, Gabriel Leonardi failed to reach the ball.

A spectacular looking overhead kick from Saver Arrigo. Marcello Beck failed to block the shot.

Kristian Bruno was stranded and helpless to save it ... Saver Arrigo scored a fabulous goal !!! ... He performed a backflip !!

Ghaxaq city 1 - 0 Zebbug albion

30'

Wiġi Giardina dribbled past Konstantinu Petit.

A float cross was delivered by Wiġi Giardina, Rikkardu Mangani missed his interception.

Ettore Chircop beat Valent Bonell to the ball, then flicked the ball forward.

Amedeo Bernard found a gap and tried an optimistic effort at goal. Marcello Beck couldn't reach it.

Kristian Bruno watched it sail harmlessly over ... He should have hit the target at least.

31'

Tinu Sciberras made an attempt to pass the ball to a team-mate but The ball cannoned off Giuliano Matrenza.

35'

Tinu Sciberras turned with the ball past Tiziano Testaferrata.

Maurizio Bianchi blocked Tinu Sciberras before Tinu Sciberras tried to pass the ball.

36'

Saver Arrigo faked a pass then cut Tiziano Testaferrata in a different direction.

Saver Arrigo was pressed by Maurizio Bianchi but he evaded the challenge and put some curve on the shot from long range.

But the ball went flying over the bar ... It was a poor miss from Saver Arrigo. He looked like he was short of match practice.

38'

Mark Rapinett swung the corner kick into the box. The goalkeeper punched the ball clear.

39'

Alwigi Torrepiano jinked confidently past Giuliano Matrenza.

Alwigi Torrepiano directed the ball nicely to Karl Apap, Gabriel Leonardi tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Karl Apap made a pass to Saver Arrigo, the ball was picked up by Saver Arrigo before Giuliano Matrenza could cut it out.

Saver Arrigo hit a hopeful looking shot but the shot clattered off Marcello Beck.

40'

Maurizio Bianchi received a yellow card.

41'

Rikkardu Mangani tried to use his skill to go past Wiġi Giardina but Wiġi Giardina robbed Rikkardu Mangani.

43'

Saver Arrigo tried to jink past Konstantinu Petit but Konstantinu Petit blocked Saver Arrigo in a good, clean tackle.

45'

Maurizio Bianchi directed the ball nicely to Tiziano Testaferrata, Abram Attard failed to intercept the pass.

Tiziano Testaferrata hit a speculative long-range shot. Amedeo Bernard didn't read the game well enough to block it.

But Tiziano Testaferrata's shot was well wide as the wind swept it away from the goal ... It was a poor miss from Tiziano Testaferrata. He looked like he was short of match practice.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- It was the end of the first half which Zebbug albion were unfortunate to go in behind.Ghaxaq city maintained 63% of possession and 37% for Zebbug albion. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

48'

Rikkardu Mangani jinked past Wiġi Giardina.

Rikkardu Mangani evaded the challenge of Mark Rapinett and hit the ball from long range.

Matthias Laivira shouldn't have been beaten from that angle ... A great goal from a fine move by Rikkardu Mangani !!! ... He enjoyed that one !

Ghaxaq city 1 - 1 Zebbug albion

49'

Mark Rapinett made an attempt to pass the ball to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he was under pressure from Rikkardu Mangani.

50'

Gabriel Leonardi got past Karl Apap.

Gabriel Leonardi tried to take the ball past Alwigi Torrepiano but Alwigi Torrepiano denied.

51'

Abram Attard played a pinpoint pass to Alwigi Torrepiano, the ball was picked up by Alwigi Torrepiano before Maurizio Bianchi could reach it.

Alwigi Torrepiano tried to hit a long ball forward but The ball struck Tiziano Testaferrata.

52'

Corner taken by Ettore Chircop and cut out by the opposition.

54'

Alwigi Torrepiano dribbled past Giuliano Matrenza.

Alwigi Torrepiano played a wonderful ball for Karl Apap, Karl Apap latched onto the ball before Gabriel Leonardi could cut it out.

Karl Apap tried his luck from a distance. Giuliano Matrenza couldn't reach it.

Kristian Bruno watched it sail harmlessly over ... It was a poor miss from Karl Apap. He looked like he was short of match practice.

55'

Amedeo Bernard skipped easily past the challenge of Tiziano Testaferrata.

Amedeo Bernard stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but Maurizio Bianchi got to the ball first.

57'

Mark Rapinett was shown a yellow card.

Poor corner kick by Alwigi Torrepiano. He sent the corner straight to the opposition.

59'

Wiġi Giardina gave the corner straight to the opposition.

60'

Abram Attard tried to play a long ball forward but The ball cannoned off Tiziano Testaferrata.

63'

Amedeo Bernard went across to take the corner but it was cut out easily by the opposition.

64'

Alwigi Torrepiano went across and took the corner.

Claudio Bellia got above Valent Bonell to win the ball, then cushioned a headed pass.

Mark Rapinett found himself with plenty of time and aimed for the top corner. Marcello Beck approached too late to block it.

Kristian Bruno made a fingertip save to divert the ball over.

65'

Giuliano Matrenza shielded the ball from Amedeo Bernard and shot a hopeful chance from long-range.

Giuliano Matrenza struck it just over the bar ... He buckled under the pressure.

66'

Abram Attard played a pinpoint pass to Alwigi Torrepiano, Gabriel Leonardi stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Alwigi Torrepiano got up well to attempt a medium-range overhead kick but Giuliano Matrenza got in and cleared the danger.

67'

Gabriel Leonardi tried to twist past Karl Apap but Karl Apap didn't allow.

70'

Saver Arrigo made a pass to Alwigi Torrepiano, Alwigi Torrepiano picked up on the ball before Giuliano Matrenza could cut it out.

Alwigi Torrepiano shielded the ball from Gabriel Leonardi and struck a medium range piledriver.

Kristian Bruno had no chance to save it ... A fine goal all round by Alwigi Torrepiano !!! ... He wheeled away in jubilation !

Ghaxaq city 2 - 1 Zebbug albion

71'

Amedeo Bernard searched out Abram Attard with a high ball, Abram Attard brought the ball down well before Tiziano Testaferrata could intercept.

Abram Attard hit a hopeful looking shot but Marcello Beck threw himself in front of the shot.

72'

Maurizio Bianchi looked to play the ball long to a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he was under pressure from Abram Attard.

73'

Abram Attard sent the ball flying towards goal from 40 yards. Tiziano Testaferrata failed to block the shot.

Kristian Bruno did well to turn the ball round the post.

74'

Alwigi Torrepiano swung the corner into the box.

Tinu Sciberras climbed above Valent Bonell, then made an attacking header.

Kristian Bruno managed to turn it behind.

75'

Saver Arrigo took the corner to the edge of the area.

Marcello Beck got to the ball ahead of Ettore Chircop, then headed the ball clear.

76'

Pass by Rikkardu Mangani to Konstantinu Petit, Konstantinu Petit trapped the ball nicely before Wiġi Giardina could reach it.

Konstantinu Petit supplied a float cross, Mark Rapinett couldn't reach it.

Camillo Valenzin challenged Tinu Sciberras for a heading, then forced the ball goalwards with a header.

But Camillo Valenzin put it well wide ... It was a shocking miss.

77'

Karl Apap tried to get onto the pass but Gabriel Leonardi intercepted the pass.

78'

Amedeo Bernard lost the ball to Maurizio Bianchi's block tackle before Amedeo Bernard attempted to deliver the ball.

81'

Romualdo Borria was shown a yellow card.

82'

Maurizio Bianchi kicked the ball through Wiġi Giardina'legs to Romualdo Borria !!!

Romualdo Borria tried his luck from a distance but Amedeo Bernard cleared the ball from danger.

83'

Maurizio Bianchi went across and took the corner.

Valent Bonell tried to nod the ball forward to a team-mate but Ettore Chircop blocked the header.

84'

Gabriel Leonardi passed the ball to Giuliano Matrenza, Karl Apap stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Gabriel Leonardi picked up Giuliano Matrenza's superb pass, Alwigi Torrepiano couldn't cut it.

Gabriel Leonardi rifled a dipping shot at goal from 20 yards but Karl Apap threw himself in front of the shot.

85'

Mark Rapinett sent a long ball into the area,Konstantinu Petit couldn't reach it.

Claudio Bellia ran onto the ball and struck the volley, Valent Bonell approached too late to tackle him.

But Claudio Bellia scooped it well over the crossbar ... He was disappointed with that glaring miss.

86'

Wiġi Giardina sprinted to escape from Rikkardu Mangani.

Wiġi Giardina put a low cross past Konstantinu Petit in to the near post .

Saver Arrigo ran onto the ball and quickly blasted the ball towards the goal, Valent Bonell wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

Kristian Bruno pushed it away.

87'

Claudio Bellia tried to get past Konstantinu Petit but Konstantinu Petit didn't allow.

88'

Marcello Beck received a yellow card.

89'

The referee reached into his pocket and showed a yellow card to Saver Arrigo.

Rikkardu Mangani tried to loft the ball to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he had been pressured by Wiġi Giardina.

91'

Karl Apap tried to dribble past Giuliano Matrenza but Karl Apap lost the ball to Giuliano Matrenza's block tackle.

92'

Giuliano Matrenza flicked the ball over Karl Apap's head !.

Giuliano Matrenza span past Alwigi Torrepiano.

Giuliano Matrenza delivered the ball to Gabriel Leonardi, Gabriel Leonardi picked up on the ball before Ettore Chircop could intercept.

Gabriel Leonardi got free in the penalty area and drove the ball at goal. Tinu Sciberras didn't read the game well enough to block it.

Brilliantly saved by Matthias Laivira!.

94'

Alwigi Torrepiano tried to dart past Gabriel Leonardi but Alwigi Torrepiano lost the ball to Gabriel Leonardi.

End Match Ghaxaq city 2 - 1 Zebbug albion