Welcome to the match between Valletta wanderers and Birkirkara

1'

Pawlinu Peralta looked to send a hanging ball over from the corner.

Eugenio Boffa beat Albino Tagliaferro to the ball but the ball went bad.

4'

Sergio Sinerco tried to skip past the challenge of Abramo Bellotti but Abramo Bellotti blocked Sergio Sinerco.

5'

Abramo Bellotti tried to get onto the pass but Anard Callus blocked it.

6'

Perfectly timed block tackle by Anard Callus before Abramo Bellotti tried to pass the ball.

9'

Pawlinu Peralta took the ball past Wiġi Seichel.

Pawlinu Peralta showed Tiziano Mintof a clean set of heels.

Pawlinu Peralta knocked a lovely ball for Censu Chircop, Censu Chircop picked up on the ball before Albino Tagliaferro could cut it out.

Censu Chircop made an attempt to pass the ball to a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he had been pressured by Ernesto Galea.

12'

Isacco Barbaro took the corner kick but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

13'

Pawlinu Peralta stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but Anard Callus showed great composure in intercepting the ball.

15'

Pawlinu Peralta looked certain to score from long range but Tiziano Mintof gave him no space .

16'

Bertu Parlar struck the freekick over the wall. Nathaniel Theuma chose to punch the ball away.

17'

Sergio Sinerco tried to skip past the challenge of Ermanno Portughes but Ermanno Portughes block tackled Sergio Sinerco.

19'

Valdemaro Pulis lobbed it over the halfway line,Ivo Scicluna couldn't cut it.

Ernesto Galea challenged Isacco Barbaro for a heading, then used his head to clear the ball.

20'

Sergio Sinerco hit it hard with the outside of his foot from 30 yards but the shot was blocked by Abramo Bellotti.

21'

Valdemaro Pulis tried to pass the ball forward but Albino Tagliaferro blocked it.

23'

Alfred Fleri played a lovely ball for Valdemaro Pulis, Valdemaro Pulis latched onto the ball before Marco Robert could cut it out.

Valdemaro Pulis delivered the ball to Eugenio Boffa, Eugenio Boffa picked up on the ball before Lawrent Duca could cut it out.

Eugenio Boffa tried his luck with a medium range chip. Marco Robert approached too late to block it.

Nathaniel Theuma was caught out of position ... Eugenio Boffa capped an excellent move. GOAL!!! ... He was delighted !

Valletta wanderers 1 - 0 Birkirkara

24'

Valdemaro Pulis shielded the ball from Lawrent Duca and curled the ball in at goal from 30 yards.

Valdemaro Pulis put it horribly wide ... He hung his head in shame for missing what was such an easy chance.

25'

Valdemaro Pulis was pressed by Marco Robert but he evaded the challenge and struck a long range piledriver!.

But it was well wide from Valdemaro Pulis ... He was disappointed with that glaring miss.

26'

Julian Nax hit it hard with the outside of his foot from 30 yards. Tiziano Mintof wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

Nathaniel Theuma saved and deflected the ball clear.

27'

Alfred Fleri hit the ball forward to Valdemaro Pulis, the ball was picked up by Valdemaro Pulis before Marco Robert could intercept.

Valdemaro Pulis tried to get onto the pass but Lawrent Duca showed great composure in intercepting the ball.

28'

Pawlinu Peralta tried to get past Tiziano Mintof but Tiziano Mintof blocked Pawlinu Peralta in a good, clean tackle.

29'

Censu Chircop flicked the ball over Wiġi Seichel's head !.

Censu Chircop found a chance to score from medium range but he was denied space by Tiziano Mintof.

30'

Abramo Bellotti passed the ball past Anard Callus to Pawlinu Peralta.

Pawlinu Peralta struck the ball from 25 yards toward the goal but Sergio Sinerco cleared the ball to safety.

35'

Abramo Bellotti evaded the challenge of Sergio Sinerco and hit a speculative long-range shot.

Abramo Bellotti put it clean over the bar ... It was a wasted opportunity.

36'

Abramo Bellotti tried to dart past Anard Callus but Anard Callus blocked Abramo Bellotti in a good, clean tackle.

39'

Ermanno Portughes received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Abramo Bellotti, Ermanno Portughes picked up on the ball before Anard Callus could cut it out.

Ermanno Portughes got the float cross in from the wing, Sergio Sinerco couldn't cut it.

Ernesto Galea jumped with Isacco Barbaro and won the ball, then headed the ball clear.

40'

Pawlinu Peralta dribbled past Tiziano Mintof.

Pawlinu Peralta sent the ball over from the wing, Wiġi Seichel tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Ermanno Portughes got to the ball before Albino Tagliaferro, then headed it to the goal.

But it was well wide from Ermanno Portughes ... It was a poor effort from Ermanno Portughes. He was lacking match sharpness.

41'

Abramo Bellotti tried an audacious shot on goal from 30 yards but the shot cannoned off Anard Callus.

42'

Abramo Bellotti played a lovely ball for Ermanno Portughes, Anard Callus tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Ermanno Portughes whipped in a float cross, Sergio Sinerco missed his interception.

Isacco Barbaro hit the ball with his head toward the goal but Ernesto Galea headed clear the danger.

43'

Abramo Bellotti tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but it was well intercepted by Sergio Sinerco.

44'

Alfred Fleri ran up to take the corner.

Eugenio Boffa rose bravely above Ernesto Galea to win the ball, then cushioned a headed pass.

Valdemaro Pulis found a perfect spot and struck it. Albino Tagliaferro didn't read the game well enough to block it.

Nathaniel Theuma saved well and held the ball.

45'

Valdemaro Pulis played a great ball for Eugenio Boffa, Marco Robert failed to reach the ball.

Eugenio Boffa tried to get onto the pass but he misjudged the pass as he was under too much pressure from Lawrent Duca.

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48'

Valdemaro Pulis played the ball to Eugenio Boffa's feet, Eugenio Boffa picked up on the ball before Marco Robert could reach it.

Eugenio Boffa dribbled past Lawrent Duca.

Eugenio Boffa passed along the floor for Alfred Fleri to pick it up, Marco Robert missed his interception.

Alfred Fleri tried to take the ball past Ernesto Galea but Ernesto Galea took the ball away from Alfred Fleri.

49'

Pawlinu Peralta tried to hit it long to a team-mate but it was well intercepted by Wiġi Seichel.

51'

Valdemaro Pulis made an attempt to pass the ball forward but Lawrent Duca intercepted but couldn't control the ball.

52'

Eugenio Boffa's corner was cut out easily by the opposition.

53'

Pawlinu Peralta played a pinpoint pass to Julian Nax, Tiziano Mintof couldn't cut out the pass.

Julian Nax centred the ball, Wiġi Seichel missed his interception.

Alfred Fleri moved onto the ball and immediately fired in a shot but Albino Tagliaferro removed the danger.

54'

Pawlinu Peralta darted past Tiziano Mintof.

Pawlinu Peralta chipped it over Wiġi Seichel.

Julian Nax beat Albino Tagliaferro to the ball, then hit the ball with his head toward the goal.

But Julian Nax sent it wide of the goal ... He hung his head in shame for missing what was such an easy chance.

55'

Wiġi Seichel made an attempt to direct the ball to a team-mate but The ball came off Julian Nax.

56'

Ermanno Portughes made good use of the scissors dribble. As Anard Callus lost his balance, Ermanno Portughes dribbled past Anard Callus.

Ermanno Portughes tried to get the cross in but Sergio Sinerco got in the way of the ball.

59'

Valdemaro Pulis played a great ball for Eugenio Boffa, Marco Robert couldn't reach it.

Eugenio Boffa played a wonderful ball for Ermanno Portughes, the ball was picked up by Ermanno Portughes before Lawrent Duca could reach it.

Ermanno Portughes had a go on goal. Albino Tagliaferro approached too late to clear the danger.

Nathaniel Theuma had no chance of stopping the ball ... Vintage strike from Ermanno Portughes !!! GOAL!!! ... He kissed the badge on his shirt !

Valletta wanderers 2 - 0 Birkirkara

61'

Abramo Bellotti evaded the challenge of Sergio Sinerco and hit a crashing drive from 40 yards.

Nathaniel Theuma turned the ball behind.

62'

Wiġi Seichel blocked Julian Nax before Julian Nax attempted to pass the ball.

63'

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

64'

Bertu Parlar swung the corner kick into the box. The goalkeeper punched the ball clear.

66'

Valdemaro Pulis made a pass to Abramo Bellotti, Lawrent Duca failed to reach the ball.

Abramo Bellotti jinked confidently past Marco Robert.

Block tackle from Ernesto Galea, easily dispossessing Abramo Bellotti before Abramo Bellotti attempted to shoot at goal.

68'

Ermanno Portughes made an attempt to move the ball forward but it was a poor ball as he was under pressure from Anard Callus.

69'

Poor corner kick delivered by Isacco Barbaro that went straight to the opposition.

70'

Pawlinu Peralta escaped from the challenge of Tiziano Mintof and tried his luck with a long range chip.

But Pawlinu Peralta put it just over ... He dropped to his knees.

71'

Pawlinu Peralta directed the ball to Julian Nax, Julian Nax latched onto the ball before Tiziano Mintof could intercept.

Julian Nax shot a hopeful chance from medium-range but Wiġi Seichel hoofed the ball clear.

72'

Poor corner kick by Julian Nax. He sent the corner straight to the opposition.

73'

The referee reached into his pocket and showed a yellow card to Abramo Bellotti.

Valdemaro Pulis skipped past the challenge of Marco Robert.

Abramo Bellotti received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Valdemaro Pulis, Lawrent Duca failed to reach the ball.

Abramo Bellotti played the ball to Censu Chircop's feet, Censu Chircop latched onto the ball before Ernesto Galea could cut it out.

Censu Chircop hit the ball forward to Valdemaro Pulis, Valdemaro Pulis trapped the ball nicely before Albino Tagliaferro could reach it.

Valdemaro Pulis hit a hopeful looking shot. Ernesto Galea approached too late to clear the danger.

Nathaniel Theuma was rooted to the spot ... A fine goal all round by Valdemaro Pulis !!! ... He slided on his knees !

Valletta wanderers 3 - 0 Birkirkara

75'

Ermanno Portughes flighted the ball to Isacco Barbaro, Marco Robert couldn't reach it.

Isacco Barbaro made space for himself and had a crack at goal. Albino Tagliaferro approached too late to tackle him.

Nathaniel Theuma couldn't save it ... Isacco Barbaro scored a fabulous goal !!! ... He was outstretching both arms and running around, changing the angle of his arms while mimicking an airplane !

Valletta wanderers 4 - 0 Birkirkara

76'

Abramo Bellotti made a good pass to Ermanno Portughes, Ermanno Portughes took it in his stride before Anard Callus could intercept.

Ermanno Portughes tried to curl one in from medium range but the shot cannoned off Sergio Sinerco.

78'

Pawlinu Peralta powered past Tiziano Mintof!.

Pawlinu Peralta shot a hopeful chance from medium-range but Wiġi Seichel scrambled the ball away.

79'

Wiġi Seichel had the strength to hold off Julian Nax.

Wiġi Seichel tried to whip in a float cross but The ball cannoned off Pawlinu Peralta.

80'

Abramo Bellotti attempted to lift the ball forward but The ball bounced off Anard Callus.

81'

Valdemaro Pulis tried to get onto the pass but Marco Robert did well to pick out and intercept that pass.

82'

Eugenio Boffa went across to take the corner but it was cut out easily by the opposition.

83'

Ermanno Portughes went by the challenge of Anard Callus.

Ermanno Portughes got past Sergio Sinerco with ease.

Ermanno Portughes tried an optimistic effort at goal but the shot was blocked by Ernesto Galea.

84'

Eugenio Boffa tried to skip past Lawrent Duca but Eugenio Boffa lost out to Lawrent Duca.

86'

Eugenio Boffa evaded the challenge of Marco Robert and unleashed a fierce drive high at goal from 40 yards.

But Eugenio Boffa didn't connect properly and sent the ball wide ... It was a terrible miss.

88'

Tiziano Mintof stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he had been pressured by Pawlinu Peralta.

89'

Eugenio Boffa tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but Anard Callus came close and blocked it.

90'

Abramo Bellotti tried to sprint past Anard Callus but Anard Callus won the ball from Abramo Bellotti.

91'

Abramo Bellotti picked up Ermanno Portughes's superb pass, Anard Callus missed his interception.

Abramo Bellotti was pressed by Sergio Sinerco but he evaded the challenge and struck a long range piledriver!.

Nathaniel Theuma could only parry it.

End Match Valletta wanderers 4 - 0 Birkirkara