Welcome to the match between Tonga and Malta

1'

Kondon Lapasa dribbled past Oskar Giodimaina.

Kondon Lapasa tried to get past Massimo Mirabelli but failed.

2'

Baldassar Fava hit a speculative long-range shot. Farakiko Ganilau couldn't reach it.

But it was well wide of the goal ... He was angry with himself for missing that chance.

3'

Farakiko Ganilau was outpaced by Marcello Losco.

Marcello Losco got past Vai Matautia.

Marcello Losco took a medium-ranged shot. Farakiko Ganilau failed to block the shot.

But Marcello Losco couldn't direct it goalwards ... He hung his head in shame for missing what was such an easy chance.

4'

Farakiko Ganilau block tackled Marcello Losco before Marcello Losco attempted to pass the ball.

5'

Vai Matautia tried to twist past Baldassar Fava but Baldassar Fava didn't allow.

6'

Oskar Giodimaina passed the ball through Mutu Keneti'legs to Marcello Losco !!!

Marcello Losco went by the challenge of Farakiko Ganilau.

Marcello Losco tried to dribble past Walakino Ruakere but Walakino Ruakere dispossessed Marcello Losco.

7'

Marcello Losco made a pass to Patrizio Lapira, Patrizio Lapira latched onto the ball before Farakiko Ganilau could intercept.

Patrizio Lapira tried to pass it long to a team-mate but Vai Matautia closed in and intercepted the ball.

8'

Patrizio Lapira tried to take the ball past Rewa Marika but Rewa Marika blocked Patrizio Lapira in a good, clean tackle.

9'

Marcello Losco dribbled past Vai Matautia.

Marcello Losco tried to cross the ball low but he misjudged the cross as he was under pressure from Farakiko Ganilau.

10'

Julian Torregiani faked a pass then cut Kondon Lapasa in a different direction.

Julian Torregiani tried to dart past Koukakala Mira but Koukakala Mira cleanly tackled the ball.

11'

Julian Torregiani surged past Rewa Marika!.

Julian Torregiani tried to get onto the pass but it was a poor ball as he was under too much pressure from Diggory Petit .

12'

Massimo Mirabelli played a great ball for Patrizio Lapira, the ball was picked up by Patrizio Lapira before Koukakala Mira could reach it.

Patrizio Lapira got up well to attempt a medium-range overhead kick but the shot was charged down by Kondon Lapasa.

13'

Marcello Losco tried to hit the ball forward to a team-mate but Farakiko Ganilau intercepted but couldn't control the ball.

14'

Marcello Losco turned on the ball to leave Farakiko Ganilau standing.

Marcello Losco tried to dribble past Vai Matautia but Vai Matautia denied.

15'

Rewa Marika tried to play a long ball forward but Patrizio Lapira intercepted the pass.

17'

Marcello Losco powered past Farakiko Ganilau!.

Marcello Losco tried to deliver the ball in from wide but it was a poor ball as he was under too much pressure from Vai Matautia.

18'

Marcello Losco took the ball past Farakiko Ganilau.

Marcello Losco bent it from medium range but the shot clattered off Vai Matautia.

19'

Vai Matautia tried to get past Baldassar Fava but it failed.

20'

Marcello Losco fed the ball forward to Zazu Molinari, Zazu Molinari trapped the ball nicely before Farakiko Ganilau could intercept.

Zazu Molinari tried to take the ball past Vai Matautia but Zazu Molinari lost the ball to Vai Matautia.

21'

Patrizio Lapira sent the corner kick straight to the opposition.

22'

Baldassar Fava turned on the ball to leave Farakiko Ganilau standing.

Baldassar Fava tried to dribble past Vai Matautia but Baldassar Fava lost the ball to Vai Matautia's block tackle.

24'

Marcello Losco went by the challenge of Farakiko Ganilau.

Marcello Losco struck the ball from 25 yards toward the goal. Vai Matautia didn't read the game well enough to block it.

Pal Bavadra did well to tip it over the bar.

25'

Patrizio Lapira attempted to feed the high ball but Diggory Petit did well to pick out and intercept that pass.

27'

Marcello Losco turned on the ball to leave Vai Matautia standing.

Marcello Losco tried to twist past Farakiko Ganilau but Farakiko Ganilau took the ball away from Marcello Losco.

29'

Massimo Mirabelli attempted to lob the ball forward but Kondon Lapasa got to the ball first.

30'

Marcello Losco made good use of the scissors dribble. As Farakiko Ganilau lost his balance, Marcello Losco dribbled past Farakiko Ganilau.

Marcello Losco tried to jink past Vai Matautia but Marcello Losco lost the ball to Vai Matautia's block tackle.

31'

Marcello Losco looked certain to score from long range but Farakiko Ganilau blocked him.

33'

Anglu Polidano sent the corner kick straight to the opposition.

38'

Kondon Lapasa jinked confidently past Oskar Giodimaina.

Kondon Lapasa delivered the ball to Vai Matautia, Massimo Mirabelli couldn't reach it.

Vai Matautia was onside and through on goal.

Vai Matautia ran with the ball.

Vai Matautia was in the clear.

Vai Matautia got into a one on one situation with Elija Lopez and fired it in low but Elija Lopez got himself in front of the shot.

39'

Julian Torregiani tried to sprint past Farakiko Ganilau but Farakiko Ganilau cleanly tackled the ball.

40'

Marcello Losco delivered the ball to Massimo Mirabelli, Farakiko Ganilau couldn't cut out the pass.

Massimo Mirabelli fed the high ball through to Andrea Inguanez, Vai Matautia failed to intercept the pass.

Andrea Inguanez tried to score but Walakino Ruakere made the last ditch tackle.

41'

Marcello Losco tried to take the ball past Walakino Ruakere but Walakino Ruakere denied.

42'

Massimo Mirabelli was shown a yellow card.

Zazu Molinari went by the challenge of Diggory Petit .

Zazu Molinari made an attempt to pass the ball forward but it was a poor ball as he was under too much pressure from Rewa Marika.

44'

Oskar Giodimaina played a great ball for Massimo Mirabelli, Massimo Mirabelli took possession of the ball before Koukakala Mira could intercept.

Massimo Mirabelli tried to use his skill to go past Kondon Lapasa but Kondon Lapasa dispossessed Massimo Mirabelli.

45'

Andrea Inguanez received a yellow card.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The teams went in for their half-time break which and we are all square. .Tonga had 32% possession in the match, while Malta had 68%. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

46'

Zazu Molinari tried to get onto the pass but Diggory Petit came close and blocked it.

48'

Bakile Maraiwai had a crack from the freekick. But Bakile Maraiwai sent it far too high.

49'

Marcello Losco powered past Farakiko Ganilau!.

Marcello Losco hit towards goal from 25 yards out. Vai Matautia approached too late to tackle him.

But the ball went flying over the bar ... It was an epic miss.

50'

Marcello Losco spotted Mosè, Wismayer in the area and lobbed the ball in, Mosè, Wismayer brought the ball down well before Farakiko Ganilau could intercept.

Mosè, Wismayer tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he was under pressure from Torometi Tari.

51'

Marcello Losco had the pace to beat Torometi Tari.

Marcello Losco tried to dribble past Farakiko Ganilau but Farakiko Ganilau denied.

52'

Marcello Losco made a pass to Baldassar Fava, Farakiko Ganilau couldn't cut it.

Baldassar Fava tried to cross the ball low but The ball cannoned off Vai Matautia.

55'

Anglu Polidano played a lovely ball for Marcello Losco, Farakiko Ganilau couldn't reach it.

Marcello Losco tried to use his skill to go past Vai Matautia but Vai Matautia dispossessed Marcello Losco.

56'

Koukakala Mira was outmuscled by Massimo Mirabelli.

From medium range, Massimo Mirabelli bent the ball towards goal. Kondon Lapasa failed to charge down the shot.

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

57'

Marcello Losco hit a crashing drive from 40 yards. Farakiko Ganilau approached too late to block it.

Pal Bavadra saved superbly and held the ball.

58'

Patrizio Lapira directed the ball to Julian Torregiani, Diggory Petit failed to reach the ball.

Julian Torregiani played a pinpoint pass to Andrea Inguanez, Rewa Marika tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Andrea Inguanez curled a shot from an angle. Torometi Tari failed to block the shot.

Pal Bavadra failed to save ... A goal was scored by Andrea Inguanez !!! ... He was delighted !

Tonga 0 - 1 Malta

59'

Marcello Losco played a lovely ball for Baldassar Fava, Baldassar Fava picked up on the ball before Farakiko Ganilau could cut it out.

Baldassar Fava tried to put a low cross but Vai Matautia intercepted the cross.

60'

Mosè, Wismayer made his way to the bench and was replaced by Gori Mirabita.

Marcello Losco headed off the pitch to be replaced by Jayden Spiteri.

Benjamin Berido replaced Baldassar Fava.

Jayden Spiteri played a perfect pass for Benjamin Berido, Benjamin Berido trapped the ball nicely before Farakiko Ganilau could intercept.

Benjamin Berido hit towards goal from 25 yards out. Vai Matautia approached too late to tackle him.

Pal Bavadra made a fingertip save to divert the ball over.

61'

Kondon Lapasa made an attempt to pass the ball to a team-mate but Oskar Giodimaina blocked it.

63'

Oskar Giodimaina made an attempt to direct the ball to a team-mate but The ball bounced off Kondon Lapasa.

64'

Jayden Spiteri jinked confidently past Vai Matautia.

Jayden Spiteri lofted a nicely weighted ball over, Farakiko Ganilau failed to reach the ball.

Massimo Mirabelli flicked the ball over Torometi Tari's head !.

Massimo Mirabelli got free in the penalty area and drove the ball at goal. Walakino Ruakere approached too late to clear the danger.

The ball went clean over the bar ... He hung his head in shame for missing what was such an easy chance.

65'

Rewa Marika fed the ball forward to Diggory Petit , Zazu Molinari couldn't cut it.

Diggory Petit moved into an offside position.

66'

Poor corner kick delivered by Benjamin Berido that went straight to the opposition.

67'

Gori Mirabita tried to pass the ball forward but he overhit the pass as he was under too much pressure from Koukakala Mira.

68'

Massimo Mirabelli gave the corner straight to the opposition.

69'

Andrea Inguanez struck the freekick. But he hit it not high enough to get over the wall.

70'

Benjamin Berido played a perfect pass for Jayden Spiteri, Jayden Spiteri trapped the ball nicely before Vai Matautia could cut it out.

Jayden Spiteri sent the ball flying towards goal from distance but Farakiko Ganilau hoofed the ball clear.

71'

Massimo Mirabelli picked up Oskar Giodimaina's superb pass, Koukakala Mira couldn't cut it.

Massimo Mirabelli dribbled past Kondon Lapasa.

Good play by Massimo Mirabelli in making himself some space and blasted the ball towards the top corner. Torometi Tari couldn't reach it.

Pal Bavadra denied Massimo Mirabelli.

73'

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

74'

Patrizio Lapira picked up Jayden Spiteri's excellent ball, Farakiko Ganilau missed his interception.

Patrizio Lapira smashed the ball towards the top corner from 20 yards. Vai Matautia failed to charge down the shot.

Brilliantly saved by Pal Bavadra!.

76'

Patrizio Lapira attempted a thunderous drive from 35 yards. Diggory Petit approached too late to tackle him.

Pal Bavadra could only parry it.

77'

Jayden Spiteri went by the challenge of Kondon Lapasa.

Jayden Spiteri tried to sprint past Farakiko Ganilau but Farakiko Ganilau won the ball from Jayden Spiteri.

78'

The referee reached into his pocket and pulled out a red card for Andrea Inguanez.

Jayden Spiteri tried to get past Farakiko Ganilau but his possession is lost through a tackle by Farakiko Ganilau.

79'

Massimo Mirabelli received the red card for his professional foul.

Rewa Marika made an attempt to deliver the ball to a team-mate but Julian Torregiani found himself in the way of the ball.

80'

Koukakala Mira picked up Kondon Lapasa's excellent ball, Oskar Giodimaina couldn't cut it.

The assistant referee raised his flag as Koukakala Mira was offside.

82'

Kondon Lapasa used his skill to go past Oskar Giodimaina.

Kondon Lapasa tried to take the ball past Julian Torregiani but Kondon Lapasa lost out to Julian Torregiani.

84'

Vai Matautia tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but The ball came off Benjamin Berido.

86'

The referee showed Diggory Petit a yellow card.

88'

Koukakala Mira took the corner kick but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

89'

Vai Matautia delivered the ball to Farakiko Ganilau, Farakiko Ganilau latched onto the ball before Jayden Spiteri could reach it.

Offside as Farakiko Ganilau moved too soon.

90'

Kondon Lapasa tried to feed the high ball but The ball came off Oskar Giodimaina.

92'

Diggory Petit tried to get onto the pass but Julian Torregiani showed great composure in intercepting the ball.

End Match Tonga 0 - 1 Malta