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1'

Benard Toglia passed the ball to Felice Niceforo, the ball was picked up by Felice Niceforo before Oskar Lauron could intercept.

Felice Niceforo twisted past Emmanwel Ferrante.

Felice Niceforo crossed the ball high and hard over Oskar Lauron.

Marcello Demicoli challenged Giustino Bugeja for a heading, then got his head to the ball and sent it across the goalmouth.

Vittorio Sceberras couldn't save it ... Marcello Demicoli scored an excellent goal !!! ... The fans chanted Marcello Demicoli's name !

Valletta united 1 - 0 birkirkara nails

2'

Nicola Vasco aimed the corner at the far post.

Uberto Decarlo beat Carlo Ittar to the ball, then headed it across the goal.

Vittorio Sceberras got himself in front of the shot.

3'

Gianni Garrone escaped from the challenge of Żaru Virtu and sent the ball flying towards goal from 40 yards.

Vittorio Sceberras managed to turn it behind.

6'

Perfectly timed block tackle by Gaspare Pulito before Benard Toglia tried to pass the ball.

7'

Vittor Farrugia tried to hit it long to a team-mate but Gianni Garrone did well to pick out and intercept that pass.

8'

Gianni Garrone dribbled past Żaru Virtu.

Gianni Garrone tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he was under pressure from Gaspare Pulito.

9'

From long range, Abaco Viola bent the ball towards goal. Żaru Virtu wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

It went in the back of the net ... A fine goal all round by Abaco Viola !!! ... He was outstretching both arms and running around, changing the angle of his arms while mimicking an airplane !

Valletta united 2 - 0 birkirkara nails

10'

Oskar Lauron tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but The ball was touched on by Guzi Adam.

12'

Gianni Garrone fed the ball forward to Abaco Viola, Żaru Virtu couldn't reach it.

Abaco Viola played a lovely ball for Uberto Decarlo, Gaspare Pulito couldn't reach it.

Uberto Decarlo turned with the ball past Żaru Virtu.

Uberto Decarlo passed the ball perfectly to Benard Toglia, Carlo Ittar stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Good play by Benard Toglia in making himself some space and aimed for the top corner. Giustino Bugeja approached too late to tackle him.

The ball missed to the left of the goal ... He held his head in his hands.

13'

Guzi Adam lifted the corner kick into the area but it was cleared by the opposition.

14'

Żaru Virtu lifted the corner kick into the area but it was cleared by the opposition.

15'

Gianni Garrone jinked past Gaspare Pulito.

Gianni Garrone tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he had been pressured by Żaru Virtu.

17'

Simone Grillo tried to hit the ball forward to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he was under pressure from Kalcidon Briffa.

18'

Felice Niceforo tried to hit the ball forward to a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he had been pressured by Oskar Lauron.

19'

Gianni Garrone sent the ball into the area for Marcello Demicoli, Marcello Demicoli brought the ball under control superbly before Żaru Virtu could reach it.

Marcello Demicoli played a lovely ball for Gianni Garrone, Gianni Garrone trapped the ball nicely before Giustino Bugeja could reach it.

Gianni Garrone found himself in some space and struck it. Andrea Facciol didn't read the game well enough to block it.

Vittorio Sceberras was poorly placed and had no chance ... Gianni Garrone scored a great goal !!! ... The fans were dancing in jubilation !

Valletta united 3 - 0 birkirkara nails

20'

Gianni Garrone tried to sprint past Gaspare Pulito but Gaspare Pulito didn't allow.

21'

Gianni Garrone attempted to play a long ball but he got too much purchase on it as he had been pressured by Żaru Virtu.

22'

Vittor Farrugia received a yellow card.

Emmanwel Ferrante tried an audacious shot on goal from 30 yards. Guzi Adam didn't read the game well enough to block it.

But it was well wide from Emmanwel Ferrante ... It was an epic miss.

24'

Marcello Demicoli used his skill to go past Żaru Virtu.

Marcello Demicoli moved the ball forward for Simone Grillo, Simone Grillo latched onto the ball before Gaspare Pulito could cut it out.

Simone Grillo struck it at goal!. Andrea Facciol failed to charge down the shot.

But Simone Grillo scooped it well over the crossbar ... He should have kicked himself for missing what was such an easy chance.

25'

Vittor Farrugia tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but Benard Toglia intercepted but couldn't control.

26'

Benard Toglia attempted to loft the ball to a team-mate but Żaru Virtu intercepted the pass.

28'

Abaco Viola directed the ball nicely to Gianni Garrone, Gianni Garrone took possession of the ball before Żaru Virtu could reach it.

Gianni Garrone tried to use his skill to go past Gaspare Pulito but Gaspare Pulito block tackled Gianni Garrone.

29'

Benard Toglia delivered the ball to Guglielmo Ripard, the ball was picked up by Guglielmo Ripard before Kalcidon Briffa could intercept.

Guglielmo Ripard delivered a float cross over Żaru Virtu.

Simone Grillo had the beating in the air of Carlo Ittar, then had a header for a goal.

Simone Grillo left Vittorio Sceberras with an easy save.

30'

Felice Niceforo dribbled past Emmanwel Ferrante.

Felice Niceforo crossed into the box from the wing, Oskar Lauron missed his interception.

Giustino Bugeja won the ball in the air from Marcello Demicoli, then headed the ball to safety.

32'

Corner taken by Marcello Demicoli and cut out by the opposition.

33'

Guzi Adam lifted the corner kick into the area but it was cleared by the opposition.

35'

birkirkara nails changed their tactics.

Carlo Ittar took the corner kick but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

36'

Abaco Viola sent over the freekick. But it was well wide of the goal.

37'

Guzi Adam attempted to play a long ball but it was a poor ball as he was under too much pressure from Gaspare Pulito.

38'

Guglielmo Ripard passed along the floor for Benard Toglia to pick it up, Kalcidon Briffa stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Benard Toglia hit the ball forward to Guzi Adam, the ball was picked up by Guzi Adam before Żaru Virtu could cut it out.

Guzi Adam squared the ball, Kalcidon Briffa stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Simone Grillo let the ball drop before firing in a half volley but the shot cannoned off Andrea Facciol.

40'

Guzi Adam picked up Felice Niceforo's superb pass, Emmanwel Ferrante missed his interception.

Guzi Adam got up well to attempt a medium-range overhead kick past Oskar Lauron.

Vittorio Sceberras watched it sail harmlessly over ... It was an epic miss.

42'

Guglielmo Ripard tried to twist past Vittor Farrugia but it failed.

43'

Abaco Viola tried to sprint past Carlo Ittar but Carlo Ittar succesfully won the ball from Abaco Viola.

44'

Poor corner kick by Guglielmo Ripard. He sent the corner straight to the opposition.

45'

Gianni Garrone dribbled past Emmanwel Ferrante.

Gianni Garrone fired off a medium-ranged shot. Oskar Lauron didn't read the game well enough to block it.

But Gianni Garrone blazed it over the bar ... He's kicked himself for missing that chance.

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46'

Abaco Viola tried to use his skill to go past Gaspare Pulito but Gaspare Pulito cleanly tackled the ball.

50'

Benard Toglia directed the ball nicely to Guglielmo Ripard, Guglielmo Ripard took possession of the ball before Giustino Bugeja could intercept.

Guglielmo Ripard delivered the ball in from wide, Kalcidon Briffa couldn't cut it.

Simone Grillo climbed above Carlo Ittar, then forced the ball goalwards with a header.

Simone Grillo's shot looked destined for the net, but it went just over ... He buckled under the pressure.

52'

Benard Toglia attempted to loft the ball to a team-mate but Kalcidon Briffa showed great composure in intercepting the ball.

54'

Benard Toglia hit the ball forward to Guglielmo Ripard, Guglielmo Ripard picked up on the ball before Emmanwel Ferrante could cut it out.

Guglielmo Ripard escaped from the challenge of Kalcidon Briffa and rifled a dipping shot at goal from 20 yards.

Vittorio Sceberras tipped the ball over the bar.

55'

birkirkara nails tried a tactical change.

Gianni Garrone stepped up confidently. Gianni Garrone sent Vittorio Sceberras the wrong way to score. ... Scored !!!

Valletta united 4 - 0 birkirkara nails

56'

Benard Toglia made a long pass to Marcello Demicoli, Marcello Demicoli latched onto the ball before Kalcidon Briffa could cut it out.

Marcello Demicoli fired off a shot. Andrea Facciol failed to block the shot.

Vittorio Sceberras fisted the ball away.

57'

Gaspare Pulito failed in his attempt to dart past Abaco Viola.

58'

Vittor Farrugia played a great ball for Andrea Facciol, Abaco Viola stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Andrea Facciol made a pass to Carlo Ittar, Carlo Ittar picked up on the ball before Gianni Garrone could intercept.

Carlo Ittar took the ball confidently past Uberto Decarlo.

Carlo Ittar turned on the ball to leave Nicola Vasco standing.

Carlo Ittar found a perfect spot and struck it at goal. Uberto Decarlo approached too late to tackle him.

But Carlo Ittar effort went inches wide ... That should have been a goal.

59'

Gianni Garrone took the ball over the halfway line,Vittor Farrugia couldn't cut out the pass.

Simone Grillo got above Giustino Bugeja to win the ball, then got his head to the ball and sent it across the goalmouth.

Vittorio Sceberras didn't move! ... Simone Grillo finished a fine move. GOAL!!! ... He ran over to the fans in celebration !

Valletta united 5 - 0 birkirkara nails

61'

Gianni Garrone made an attempt to pass the ball forward but it was a poor ball as he was under too much pressure from Żaru Virtu.

65'

Abaco Viola stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but it was well intercepted by Oskar Lauron.

68'

Vittor Farrugia tried to play it past Abaco Viola but Abaco Viola cleanly tackled the ball.

69'

Felice Niceforo tried to skip past Emmanwel Ferrante but Emmanwel Ferrante won the ball from Felice Niceforo.

75'

birkirkara nails changed their tactics.

83'

The referee reached into his pocket and showed a yellow card to Oskar Lauron.

84'

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

89'

Simone Grillo dribbled past Gaspare Pulito.

Simone Grillo tried to lob the ball forward but he overhit the pass as he had been pressured by Żaru Virtu.

90'

Emmanwel Ferrante swung the corner kick into the box. The goalkeeper punched the ball clear.

92'

Abaco Viola struck the freekick through the wall. Abaco Viola got it all wrong sending the ball harmlessly over the bar.

End Match Valletta united 5 - 0 birkirkara nails