Welcome to the match between Balzan and Saint Julians city

1'

Benedetto Lagana tried to pass the ball forward but he misjudged the pass as he had been pressured by Edoardo Sant.

4'

Luciano Ciarlo delivered the ball to Benedetto Lagana, Giorgio Serpina couldn't cut out the pass.

Benedetto Lagana tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but it was well intercepted by Edoardo Sant.

5'

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

6'

Kurt Virtu hit a crashing drive past Ottaviano Gallo from 35 yards.

But Kurt Virtu effort went inches wide ... He dropped to his knees.

7'

Raffaello Valenzin took the ball past Ottaviano Gallo.

Raffaello Valenzin passed along the floor for Bernardo Valenti to pick it up, Bernardo Valenti picked up on the ball before Giacomo Vaccaro could reach it.

Bernardo Valenti shot with a bicycle kick. Leone Saura failed to block the shot.

Crispino Mintoff saved and held the ball.

10'

Ottaviano Gallo tried to jink past Raffaello Valenzin but Raffaello Valenzin block tackled Ottaviano Gallo.

11'

Benedetto Lagana tried to hit the ball forward to a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he was under too much pressure from Edoardo Sant.

12'

Kurt Virtu passed along the floor for Luciano Ciarlo to pick it up, Luciano Ciarlo picked up on the ball before Grezzju Fontana could reach it.

Luciano Ciarlo had little in the way of options and elected to try a medium-range chip but the shot clattered off Adamo Diamantino.

13'

Kurt Virtu played a wonderful ball for Luciano Ciarlo, Luciano Ciarlo trapped the ball nicely before Grezzju Fontana could intercept.

Luciano Ciarlo was pressed by Adamo Diamantino but he evaded the challenge and fired off a medium-ranged shot.

Saved by Crispino Mintoff .

14'

Giacomo Vaccaro shot from 30 yards but Onofrio Despot threw himself in front of the shot.

15'

Benedetto Lagana played it confidently past Giorgio Serpina.

Benedetto Lagana attempted to chip the ball forward but he misjudged the pass as he was under too much pressure from Edoardo Sant.

19'

The referee showed Giacomo Vaccaro a yellow card.

Raffaello Valenzin got past Giacomo Vaccaro.

Raffaello Valenzin attempted to lift the ball forward but his possession was lost through a tackle by Ottaviano Gallo.

20'

Giacomo Vaccaro had a crack from the freekick. But it hit the wall.

21'

Kurt Virtu played a great ball for Benedetto Lagana, Benedetto Lagana trapped the ball nicely before Giorgio Serpina could intercept.

Block tackle from Edoardo Sant, easily dispossessing Benedetto Lagana before Benedetto Lagana attempted to deliver the ball.

22'

The referee reached into his pocket and showed a yellow card to Luciano Ciarlo.

24'

Luciano Ciarlo tried to skip past the challenge of Adamo Diamantino but Luciano Ciarlo lost the ball to Adamo Diamantino.

25'

Onofrio Despot flicked the ball over Ottaviano Gallo's head !.

Onofrio Despot twisted past Giacomo Vaccaro.

Onofrio Despot made a good pass to Luciano Ciarlo, Luciano Ciarlo picked up on the ball before Leone Saura could cut it out.

Luciano Ciarlo passed along the floor for Gwann Paretti to pick it up, Gwann Paretti took it in his stride before Ippolito Anastasi could reach it.

Gwann Paretti unleashed a fierce drive high at goal but Leone Saura scrambled the ball away.

26'

Raffaello Valenzin showed Ottaviano Gallo a clean set of heels.

Raffaello Valenzin shot for the top corner from 20 yards. Giacomo Vaccaro wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

Crispino Mintoff was very disappointed to be beaten at his near post ... Raffaello Valenzin finished a fine move. GOAL!!! ... He was delighted !

Balzan 0 - 1 Saint Julians city

27'

Raffaello Valenzin hit a speculative long-range shot. Giacomo Vaccaro approached too late to clear the danger.

But Raffaello Valenzin's shot was well wide as the wind swept it away from the goal ... It was an epic miss.

28'

Onofrio Despot made an attempt to move the ball forward but The ball was touched on by Giorgio Serpina.

29'

Kurt Virtu tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but The ball bounced off Grezzju Fontana.

32'

Kurt Virtu skipped past the challenge of Grezzju Fontana.

Kurt Virtu squared the ball, Adamo Diamantino failed to reach the ball.

Onofrio Despot played the ball instantly down the right. Leone Saura couldn't cut out the pass.

Benjamin Rata got free in the penalty area and tried to lob the ball at goal. Ippolito Anastasi approached too late to clear the danger.

Crispino Mintoff did his best yet he couldn't reach it ... Benjamin Rata scored a fantastic goal !!! ... He raised a finger to his lips ! He had silenced the opposition fans

Balzan 0 - 2 Saint Julians city

34'

Giacomo Vaccaro took the ball past Onofrio Despot.

Giacomo Vaccaro tried to pass the ball forward but Raffaello Valenzin blocked it.

35'

Onofrio Despot struck a long range piledriver! but Ottaviano Gallo scrambled the ball away.

38'

Teodoro Quintano played it confidently past Giorgio Serpina.

Teodoro Quintano put some curve on the shot from distance. Edoardo Sant didn't read the game well enough to block it.

But Teodoro Quintano scooped it well over the crossbar ... He should have hit the target at least.

39'

Teodoro Quintano played the ball long looking for a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he was under pressure from Giorgio Serpina.

40'

Ottaviano Gallo blocked Benjamin Rata in a good, clean tackle before Benjamin Rata tried to get onto the pass.

41'

Onofrio Despot tried to pass it high to a team-mate but Giacomo Vaccaro blocked it.

42'

Gwann Paretti delivered the ball to Kurt Virtu, Kurt Virtu took possession of the ball before Grezzju Fontana could reach it.

Kurt Virtu was pressed by Adamo Diamantino but he evaded the challenge and curled the ball in at goal from distance.

Crispino Mintoff tried to save but he spilled the ball! ... Kurt Virtu scored a superb effort !!! ... The fans chanted Kurt Virtu's name !

Balzan 0 - 3 Saint Julians city

44'

Onofrio Despot played the ball into the area,Ottaviano Gallo couldn't cut out the pass.

Frenc Hili got above Ippolito Anastasi to win the ball, then attempted a looping header at goal.

But Frenc Hili couldn't direct it goalwards ... It was a terrible miss.

45'

Onofrio Despot dribbled past Ottaviano Gallo.

Onofrio Despot knocked a lovely ball for Raffaello Valenzin, Raffaello Valenzin took it in his stride before Giacomo Vaccaro could intercept.

Raffaello Valenzin made an attempt to move the ball forward but The ball struck Ottaviano Gallo.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- It was the end of the first half which Balzan were unfortunate to go in behind.Balzan maintained 31% of possession and 69% for Saint Julians city. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

46'

The referee showed Raffaello Sacco a yellow card.

Adamo Diamantino could not stop a confident Onofrio Despot going past him.

Onofrio Despot dribbled past Grezzju Fontana.

Onofrio Despot tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he was under pressure from Ippolito Anastasi.

47'

Raffaello Valenzin knocked a lovely ball for Kurt Virtu, Grezzju Fontana tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Kurt Virtu sprinted past Adamo Diamantino.

Kurt Virtu got clean through on goal.

Kurt Virtu was one on one with Crispino Mintoff, evaded the keeper, and had the goal at his mercy. Kurt Virtu capped an excellent move !!!

Balzan 0 - 4 Saint Julians city

48'

Benedetto Lagana escaped from the challenge of Giorgio Serpina and blasted a banana shot from long range.

But Benedetto Lagana put it wide of the goal ... It was a terrible miss.

49'

Kurt Virtu aimed the corner at the far post.

Benjamin Rata got ahead of Ippolito Anastasi to win the ball, then headed the ball forward.

Luciano Ciarlo found a chance to score but Leone Saura gave him no space to manoeuvre.

50'

Kurt Virtu tried to sprint past Adamo Diamantino but his possession is lost through a tackle by Adamo Diamantino.

51'

Kurt Virtu tried to play a long ball but Grezzju Fontana closed in and intercepted the ball.

52'

Pass by Raffaello Valenzin to Onofrio Despot, Ottaviano Gallo failed to intercept the pass.

Onofrio Despot fired off a medium-ranged shot. Giacomo Vaccaro wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

Onofrio Despot sent the ball high and wide of the goal ... He should have hit the target at least.

53'

Kurt Virtu evaded the challenge of Grezzju Fontana and struck a long range piledriver!.

Crispino Mintoff gathered the ball safely.

54'

Raffaello Sacco hit the freekick. But Raffaello Sacco put it wide of the goal.

55'

Teodoro Quintano flighted in the freekick. But Teodoro Quintano put it wide.

56'

Kurt Virtu tried to get past Grezzju Fontana but it failed.

57'

Onofrio Despot delivered the ball to Raffaello Valenzin, Ottaviano Gallo failed to reach the ball.

Raffaello Valenzin delivered the ball to Frenc Hili, Frenc Hili picked up on the ball before Giacomo Vaccaro could cut it out.

Frenc Hili found himself in some space and unleashed a fierce drive high at goal. Leone Saura approached too late to clear the danger.

Crispino Mintoff saved superbly and held the ball.

59'

Kurt Virtu sent the ball flying towards goal from 40 yards but Grezzju Fontana removed the danger.

62'

Kurt Virtu played the ball to Luciano Ciarlo's feet, Luciano Ciarlo latched onto the ball before Grezzju Fontana could reach it.

Luciano Ciarlo crossed into the box from the wing, Adamo Diamantino couldn't cut it.

Leone Saura got ahead of Gwann Paretti to win the ball, then headed the ball clear.

63'

Corner taken by Teodoro Quintano and cut out by the opposition.

64'

Giacomo Vaccaro stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but The ball cannoned off Onofrio Despot.

67'

Raffaello Valenzin shielded the ball from Ottaviano Gallo and hit a fierce shot from 35 yards.

Raffaello Valenzin's shot looked destined for the net, but it went just over ... He should have scored.

69'

Block tackle from Frenc Hili, easily dispossessing Edoardo Sant before Edoardo Sant attempted to deliver the ball.

70'

Kurt Virtu laid it forward to Luciano Ciarlo, Luciano Ciarlo trapped the ball nicely before Adamo Diamantino could cut it out.

Luciano Ciarlo tried an audacious shot on goal from 30 yards. Grezzju Fontana approached too late to clear the danger.

But Luciano Ciarlo couldn't direct it goalwards ... It was an unbelievable miss.

71'

Teodoro Quintano knocked a long ball to Bernardo Valenti, Bernardo Valenti latched onto the ball before Giorgio Serpina could cut it out.

Bernardo Valenti made space for himself and shot. Ippolito Anastasi didn't read the game well enough to block it.

Crispino Mintoff was caught out of position ... Bernardo Valenti scored a goal !!! ... He ran over to the fans in celebration !

Balzan 0 - 5 Saint Julians city

73'

Benedetto Lagana hit the ball forward to Teodoro Quintano, Giorgio Serpina failed to intercept the pass.

Teodoro Quintano had shrugged off the challenge of Edoardo Sant and attempted a thunderous drive from 40 yards.

Crispino Mintoff tried to save but he fumbled the ball! ... Teodoro Quintano scored the goal his performance deserved !!! ... He enjoyed that one !

Balzan 0 - 6 Saint Julians city

75'

Teodoro Quintano shot from 30 yards but Giorgio Serpina scrambled the ball away.

79'

Giacomo Vaccaro stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he was under pressure from Raffaello Valenzin.

80'

Kurt Virtu tried to pass it high to a team-mate but The ball cannoned off Grezzju Fontana.

81'

Giacomo Vaccaro tried to hit a long ball forward but it was a poor ball as he had been pressured by Onofrio Despot.

85'

Gwann Paretti took the corner kick but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

86'

Kurt Virtu skipped easily past the challenge of Grezzju Fontana.

Kurt Virtu tried to cross into the box but he misjudged the cross as he was under too much pressure from Adamo Diamantino.

90'

Edoardo Sant tried to jink past Benjamin Rata but his possession is lost through a tackle by Benjamin Rata.

End Match Balzan 0 - 6 Saint Julians city