Welcome to the match between Sliema villa and npl

1'

Jerome Galdies could not stop a confident Marcello Geraldi going past him.

Marcello Geraldi played a great ball for Crispino Samuel, the ball was picked up by Crispino Samuel before Sigismondo Pesci could reach it.

From wide of the goal, Crispino Samuel managed to curl in a shot but the shot was charged down by Bruno Gulia.

6'

Crispino Samuel twisted past Gervasio Soler.

Crispino Samuel shot a hopeful chance from medium-range. Sigismondo Pesci failed to block the shot.

But Crispino Samuel sent it far too high ... He should have kicked himself for missing what was such an easy chance.

8'

Tiziano Montalto struck a long range piledriver past Tristan Gialanze .

But Tiziano Montalto's shot was well wide as the wind swept it away from the goal ... He's kicked himself for missing that chance.

11'

Tristan Gialanze sent the corner kick straight to the opposition.

13'

Marcello Geraldi tried to take the ball past Sigismondo Pesci but Sigismondo Pesci blocked Marcello Geraldi.

17'

Jerome Galdies tried to jink past Feliciano Taliana but Feliciano Taliana took the ball away from Jerome Galdies.

19'

Marcello Geraldi tried to hit it long to a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he was under too much pressure from Sigismondo Pesci.

21'

Swerving shot by Marcello Geraldi from long range but the shot was charged down by Antonio De Sayn.

24'

Antonio De Sayn tried to make a long pass to a team-mate but The ball cannoned off Feliciano Taliana.

28'

Tiziano Montalto played a wonderful ball for Crispino Samuel, Crispino Samuel picked up on the ball before Jerome Galdies could reach it.

From medium range, Crispino Samuel bent the ball towards goal. Gervasio Soler approached too late to tackle him.

Raffaello Asti tipped the ball over the bar.

29'

The referee reached into his pocket and pulled out a yellow card for Ferdinando Valenzia.

Marcello Geraldi chipped the ball into the penalty area towards Leonardu Franco, Leonardu Franco controlled the ball when bringing it down before Sigismondo Pesci could cut it out.

Leonardu Franco tried an audacious shot on goal but Bruno Gulia scrambled the ball away.

32'

Ferdinando Valenzia held up the ball, evading the challenge of Gervasio Soler and bent it from long range.

Ferdinando Valenzia's shot looked destined for the net, but it went just over ... A wasted opportunity.

33'

Ferdinando Valenzia played the ball high to Crispino Samuel, Gervasio Soler failed to reach the ball.

Crispino Samuel attempted to lob the ball goalwards but the shot was blocked by Mikiel Rei.

34'

Paolo Gulia was struggling and had to go off.

Tiziano Ravani replaced the injured Paolo Gulia.

35'

Marcello Geraldi moved the ball forward for Feliciano Taliana, Feliciano Taliana took possession of the ball before Jerome Galdies could cut it out.

Feliciano Taliana tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but Sigismondo Pesci had no problem in intercepting the ball.

36'

Ferdinando Valenzia sent over the freekick. Raffaello Asti did well to turn the ball round the post.

37'

Marcello Geraldi attempted to feed the high ball but Sigismondo Pesci made it first to the ball and intercepted.

38'

Marcello Geraldi tried to use his skill to go past Sigismondo Pesci but Sigismondo Pesci blocked Marcello Geraldi in a good, clean tackle.

39'

Pass by Eusebio Cutugno to Tiziano Ravani, Gervasio Soler tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Tiziano Ravani tried to take the ball past Sigismondo Pesci but Tiziano Ravani lost the ball to Sigismondo Pesci's block tackle.

40'

Leonardu Franco gave the corner straight to the opposition.

41'

Eusebio Cutugno tried to get onto the pass but Ivo Valenti found himself in the way of the ball.

43'

Ferdinando Valenzia hit a long ball forward, Nathaniel Faenza latched onto the ball before Gervasio Soler could reach it.

Nathaniel Faenza made an attempt to move the ball forward but he misjudged the pass as he was under too much pressure from Bruno Gulia.

44'

Antonio De Sayn laid it forward to Emmanwel Biancardi, Emmanwel Biancardi picked up on the ball before Tiziano Montalto could reach it.

Emmanwel Biancardi made an attempt to direct the ball to a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he was under too much pressure from Feliciano Taliana.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The referee blew for the end of the half which and we are all square. .Sliema villa had 65% possession in the match, while npl had 35%. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

47'

Valentino Billion played a great ball for Tiziano Montalto, Tiziano Montalto latched onto the ball before Tristan Gialanze could cut it out.

Tiziano Montalto made a pass to Crispino Samuel, Sigismondo Pesci failed to intercept the pass.

Crispino Samuel put a low cross, Tristan Gialanze stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Valentino Billion moved onto the ball and attempted a half volley, Mikiel Rei failed to charge down the shot.

Raffaello Asti had no chance to save it ... A fine goal all round by Valentino Billion !!! ... He pointed towards the sky !

Sliema villa 1 - 0 npl

50'

Valentino Billion gave the corner straight to the opposition.

52'

Tiziano Ravani dribbled past Tristan Gialanze.

Tiziano Ravani got the float cross in from the wing, Sigismondo Pesci couldn't cut it.

Diving header at goal from Valentino Billion but Enomwoyi Amokachi headed the ball to safety.

53'

Feliciano Taliana tried to chip the ball forward but Sigismondo Pesci had no problem in intercepting the ball.

57'

Ferdinando Valenzia flicked the ball over Antonio De Sayn's head !.

Ferdinando Valenzia played a pinpoint pass to Eusebio Cutugno, Gervasio Soler stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Eusebio Cutugno centred the ball, Sigismondo Pesci tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Crispino Samuel played the ball forward right away. Enomwoyi Amokachi tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

60'

Ferdinando Valenzia passed along the floor for Eusebio Cutugno to pick it up, the ball was picked up by Eusebio Cutugno before Gervasio Soler could intercept.

Eusebio Cutugno blasted the ball towards the top corner from a distance. Sigismondo Pesci approached too late to clear the danger.

Eusebio Cutugno's shot looked destined for the net, but it went just over ... He buried his face in his hands.

61'

Tiziano Montalto stepped away from Tristan Gialanze and hit a speculative long-range shot.

But Tiziano Montalto couldn't get it on target ... It was a poor miss from Tiziano Montalto. He looked like he was short of match practice.

63'

Tiziano Montalto played it past Tristan Gialanze.

Tiziano Montalto floated it into the area, Sigismondo Pesci failed to reach the ball.

Valentino Billion got well above Enomwoyi Amokachi to win the ball, then forced the ball goalwards with a header.

But it was well wide from Valentino Billion ... He was disappointed with that glaring miss.

65'

Crispino Samuel lifted the corner kick into the area but it was cleared by the opposition.

68'

Valentino Billion attempted to play a long ball but he got too much purchase on it as he was under too much pressure from Jerome Galdies.

70'

Marcello Geraldi directed the ball nicely to Feliciano Taliana, Sigismondo Pesci tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Feliciano Taliana played a great ball for Leonardu Franco, Leonardu Franco took possession of the ball before Antonio De Sayn could reach it.

Leonardu Franco tried to use his skill to go past Sigismondo Pesci but Sigismondo Pesci won the ball from Leonardu Franco.

72'

Ferdinando Valenzia played the ball long looking for a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he had been pressured by Gervasio Soler.

73'

Ferdinando Valenzia powered past Gervasio Soler!.

Ferdinando Valenzia took the ball past Sigismondo Pesci.

Ferdinando Valenzia found a perfect spot and attempted a thunderous drive. Mikiel Rei wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

Raffaello Asti did his best yet he couldn't save it ... Ferdinando Valenzia scored a fabulous goal !!! ... He ran over to the fans with his arms aloft !

Sliema villa 2 - 0 npl

75'

npl tried a tactical change.

76'

Emmanwel Biancardi hit it high and hard towards goal from 30 yards. Marcello Geraldi approached too late to clear the danger.

But Emmanwel Biancardi effort went inches wide ... He buckled under the pressure.

77'

Marcello Geraldi tried to twist past Jerome Galdies but his possession is lost through a tackle by Jerome Galdies.

78'

Tristan Gialanze stepped up to take the freekick. Cristoforo Tirchett was well positioned and untroubled by the shot.

79'

Eusebio Cutugno tried to hit it long to a team-mate but The ball ricocheted off Enomwoyi Amokachi.

81'

Gervasio Soler block tackled Ferdinando Valenzia before Ferdinando Valenzia tried to pass the ball.

83'

A long ball was delivered by Enomwoyi Amokachi past Tiziano Ravani to Gervasio Soler.

Gervasio Soler tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he had been pressured by Nathaniel Faenza.

84'

Emmanwel Biancardi ran up to try an out-swinging ball from the corner.

Mikiel Rei tried to head the ball upfield but Leonardu Franco blocked the header.

85'

Emmanwel Biancardi made an attempt to direct the ball to a team-mate but his possession was lost through a tackle by Feliciano Taliana.

86'

Emmanwel Biancardi moved the ball forward for Jerome Galdies, Jerome Galdies trapped the ball nicely before Marcello Geraldi could reach it.

Jerome Galdies tried to move the ball forward but he misjudged the pass as he was under pressure from Feliciano Taliana.

87'

Ferdinando Valenzia played a perfect pass for Eusebio Cutugno, Gervasio Soler couldn't cut it.

Eusebio Cutugno supplied a low cross, Sigismondo Pesci stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Leonardu Franco moved onto the ball and immediately smashed in low, Enomwoyi Amokachi wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

But Leonardu Franco put it well wide ... He should have hit the target at least.

88'

Ferdinando Valenzia hit a fierce shot from 40 yards. Gervasio Soler approached too late to block it.

But Ferdinando Valenzia couldn't direct it goalwards ... It was a dismal effort, he never should have missed.

89'

Crispino Samuel stepped up and struck the freekick. Crispino Samuel put it horribly wide.

90'

Jerome Galdies tried to pass it long to a team-mate but it was well intercepted by Feliciano Taliana.

91'

Leonardu Franco dribbled past Gervasio Soler.

Leonardu Franco showed Sigismondo Pesci a clean set of heels.

Leonardu Franco had a crack at goal but Enomwoyi Amokachi got himself between the ball and goal.

92'

Tiziano Montalto played a lovely ball for Tiziano Ravani, the ball was picked up by Tiziano Ravani before Tristan Gialanze could cut it out.

A float cross was delivered by Tiziano Ravani, Sigismondo Pesci tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Tiziano Montalto got to the ball ahead of Bruno Gulia, then nodded the ball forward.

Leonardu Franco got free in the penalty area and fired off a shot. Mikiel Rei couldn't reach it.

Good goalkeeping by Raffaello Asti to block the shot with his body.

End Match Sliema villa 2 - 0 npl