Welcome to the match between Balzan and Floriana

1'

Edoardo Sant had little in the way of options and elected to try a long-range chip. Valentino Deguara didn't read the game well enough to block it.

But it was well wide from Edoardo Sant ... It was a wasted opportunity.

2'

Pass by Edoardo Sant to Giorgio Serpina, Giorgio Serpina took it in his stride before Virgilio Vitale could intercept.

Giorgio Serpina fed the ball forward to Edoardo Sant, Edoardo Sant picked up on the ball before Valentino Deguara could reach it.

Edoardo Sant tried to deliver a float cross but The ball struck Virgilio Vitale.

3'

Corrado Mirabita failed in his attempt to dribble past Pathisonthi Suwanmethanon.

4'

Giacomo Vaccaro tried to dart past Valentino Gatt but Valentino Gatt took the ball away from Giacomo Vaccaro.

5'

Ottaviano Gallo found a chance to score from long range but Valentino Gatt went in with a successful block tackle on him.

6'

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

7'

Corrado Mirabita hit a speculative long-range shot but the shot was blocked by Adamo Diamantino.

9'

Giulio Giudica made a pass to Valentino Deguara, Valentino Deguara trapped the ball nicely before Edoardo Sant could intercept.

Valentino Deguara tried to dribble past Giorgio Serpina but Giorgio Serpina block tackled Valentino Deguara.

10'

Valentino Gatt tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but Ottaviano Gallo closed in and intercepted the ball.

15'

Giacomo Vaccaro dribbled confidently past Giulio Giudica.

Giacomo Vaccaro made a good pass to Ottaviano Gallo, the ball was picked up by Ottaviano Gallo before Valentino Gatt could reach it.

Ottaviano Gallo found a gap and smashed the ball towards the top corner. Ettore Balbi failed to block the shot.

Kieran Laspina gathered the ball safely.

16'

Valentino Deguara hit the ball forward to Virgilio Vitale, Giorgio Serpina failed to reach the ball.

Virgilio Vitale crossed the ball high into the box, Edoardo Sant tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Bronislao Nuner had the beating in the air of Ippolito Anastasi, then nodded the ball forward.

Zachary Barbera shot with a bicycle kick. Leone Saura approached too late to tackle him.

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

17'

Valentino Deguara passed along the floor for Virgilio Vitale to pick it up, Virgilio Vitale trapped the ball nicely before Giorgio Serpina could intercept.

Virgilio Vitale tried a medium range effort but Edoardo Sant managed to block the shot.

19'

Pathisonthi Suwanmethanon swung the corner kick into the box. The goalkeeper punched the ball clear.

24'

Ernesto Rata played a wonderful ball for Valentino Gatt, Valentino Gatt picked up on the ball before Ottaviano Gallo could intercept.

Ernesto Rata received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Valentino Gatt, Ernesto Rata took it in his stride before Giacomo Vaccaro could cut it out.

Ernesto Rata found himself with plenty of time and tried an audacious shot on goal. Leone Saura didn't read the game well enough to block it.

Crispino Mintoff tried to save but he couldn ... Ernesto Rata scored. Super finish !!! ... He performed a backflip !!

Balzan 0 - 1 Floriana

26'

Valentino Deguara tried to sprint past Ippolito Anastasi but Ippolito Anastasi won the ball from Valentino Deguara.

27'

Ottaviano Gallo tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he was under pressure from Giulio Giudica.

28'

Ottaviano Gallo sent the ball flying towards goal from 40 yards but Giulio Giudica blocked the shot.

29'

Edoardo Sant tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but Giulio Giudica cut it out easily.

30'

Valentino Deguara tried to take the ball past Giorgio Serpina but Giorgio Serpina blocked Valentino Deguara in a good, clean tackle.

32'

Giacomo Vaccaro tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but Giulio Giudica read the game well to intercept the ball.

33'

Valentino Deguara shot a hopeful chance from long-range but Edoardo Sant got in and cleared the danger.

35'

Ettore Balbi took the corner kick but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

36'

Virgilio Vitale made a pass to Valentino Deguara, Valentino Deguara took it in his stride before Edoardo Sant could cut it out.

Valentino Deguara escaped from the challenge of Giorgio Serpina and curled the ball in at goal from distance.

But Valentino Deguara put it high and wide ... It was an unbelievable miss.

38'

Giacomo Vaccaro played the ball long looking for a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he was under too much pressure from Giulio Giudica.

39'

Giacomo Vaccaro looked for the head of Julian Fantino, Julian Fantino brought the ball under control superbly before Giulio Giudica could cut it out.

Julian Fantino hit a hopeful looking shot but Fabiano Serra blocked the shot.

41'

Edoardo Sant stepped up and struck the freekick. Kieran Laspina used his fists to clear the ball.

42'

Adamo Diamantino showed Corrado Mirabita a clean set of heels.

Adamo Diamantino fed the ball forward to Giacomo Vaccaro, Giacomo Vaccaro took possession of the ball before Zachary Barbera could cut it out.

Giacomo Vaccaro tried to put the ball across but Corrado Mirabita read the game well to intercept the ball.

44'

Giacomo Vaccaro tried to get past Giulio Giudica but Giacomo Vaccaro lost the ball to Giulio Giudica's block tackle.

45'

Zachary Barbera sprinted to escape from Adamo Diamantino.

Zachary Barbera tried to put the ball across but he misjudged the cross as he had been pressured by Pathisonthi Suwanmethanon.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The teams went in for their half-time break which Floriana took the lead.Balzan had 50% possession in the match, while Floriana had 50%. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

46'

Valentino Deguara looked to play the ball high to Bronislao Nuner, Bronislao Nuner took an excellent first touch before Giorgio Serpina could cut it out.

Bronislao Nuner struck it at goal! but Leone Saura got in and cleared the danger.

48'

Zachary Barbera hit towards goal from 30 yards out but the shot was charged down by Pathisonthi Suwanmethanon.

49'

Ettore Balbi tried to play a long ball forward but it was a poor ball as he was under too much pressure from Julian Fantino.

51'

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

52'

Zachary Barbera failed in his attempt to jink past Pathisonthi Suwanmethanon.

55'

Giacomo Vaccaro took the ball past Giulio Giudica.

Giacomo Vaccaro made a good pass to Julian Fantino, the ball was picked up by Julian Fantino before Valentino Gatt could cut it out.

Julian Fantino was able to make space and had a go on goal. Fabiano Serra failed to charge down the shot.

Kieran Laspina was poorly placed and had no chance ... Julian Fantino scored an excellent goal !!! ... He pointed towards the sky !

Balzan 1 - 1 Floriana

56'

Valentino Deguara sprinted to escape from Giorgio Serpina.

The ball was curled in from Valentino Deguara, Edoardo Sant missed his interception.

Corrado Mirabita got to the ball before Ippolito Anastasi, then performed a glancing header for the goal.

Crispino Mintoff did well to get his fingertips to the ball and tip it over.

57'

Zachary Barbera swung the corner kick into the box. The goalkeeper punched the ball clear.

59'

Giacomo Vaccaro had the strength to hold off Giulio Giudica.

From medium range, Giacomo Vaccaro bent the ball towards goal but Valentino Gatt cleared the ball from danger.

60'

Ottaviano Gallo tried to lob the ball forward but he overhit the pass as he was under too much pressure from Valentino Gatt.

62'

Edoardo Sant executed a block tackle on Valentino Deguara before Valentino Deguara tried to pass the ball.

63'

Edoardo Sant tried his luck from 30 yards but Valentino Deguara got himself between the ball and goal.

65'

Adamo Diamantino tried to chip the ball forward but he misjudged the pass as he was under too much pressure from Corrado Mirabita.

66'

Valentino Deguara hit towards goal from 30 yards out. Giorgio Serpina failed to block the shot.

Crispino Mintoff made a save.

67'

Zachary Barbera directed the ball nicely to Corrado Mirabita, Corrado Mirabita took possession of the ball before Giorgio Serpina could reach it.

Corrado Mirabita tried to deliver the ball in from wide but it was intercepted by Edoardo Sant.

69'

Edoardo Sant took the ball past Valentino Deguara.

Edoardo Sant hit a crashing drive from 40 yards but Virgilio Vitale managed to block the shot.

71'

Giacomo Vaccaro took the corner kick but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

72'

Valentino Gatt tried to skip past Ottaviano Gallo but Ottaviano Gallo dispossessed Valentino Gatt.

73'

Zachary Barbera tried to pass the ball forward but he got too much purchase on it as he had been pressured by Pathisonthi Suwanmethanon.

74'

Pathisonthi Suwanmethanon used his skill to go past Corrado Mirabita.

Pathisonthi Suwanmethanon tried to hit a long ball forward but Zachary Barbera came close and blocked it.

75'

Valentino Gatt tried to pass the ball forward but he got too much purchase on it as he had been pressured by Ottaviano Gallo.

77'

Bronislao Nuner took the corner kick but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

80'

Ettore Balbi tried to play a long ball but it was a poor ball as he had been pressured by Ottaviano Gallo.

81'

Zachary Barbera stepped up and struck the freekick. But Zachary Barbera's shot was well wide as the wind swept it away from the goal.

82'

Valentino Gatt made a good pass to Giulio Giudica, Giulio Giudica took it in his stride before Ottaviano Gallo could intercept.

Giulio Giudica looked destined to score from long range but Giacomo Vaccaro made an crucial challenge!.

84'

Zachary Barbera took the ball past Pathisonthi Suwanmethanon.

Zachary Barbera sent the ball over from the wing, Adamo Diamantino missed his interception.

Bronislao Nuner got above Leone Saura to win the ball, then had a header for a goal.

Crispino Mintoff saved well and held the ball.

85'

Corrado Mirabita turned on the ball to leave Pathisonthi Suwanmethanon standing.

Corrado Mirabita tried a banana shot from distance! but Adamo Diamantino removed the danger.

86'

Giulio Giudica had the strength to hold off Ottaviano Gallo.

Giulio Giudica tried a medium range effort. Giacomo Vaccaro wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

Crispino Mintoff did well to save and hold onto the ball.

87'

A long ball was delivered by Fabiano Serra, Ernesto Rata took it in his stride before Pathisonthi Suwanmethanon could cut it out.

Ernesto Rata hit the ball forward to Giulio Giudica, Giulio Giudica latched onto the ball before Leone Saura could intercept.

Giulio Giudica had the chance to score but Ippolito Anastasi made an excellent last ditch tackle!.

90'

Valentino Deguara tried to dart past Pathisonthi Suwanmethanon but Pathisonthi Suwanmethanon blocked Valentino Deguara.

91'

Corrado Mirabita struck the freekick over the wall into the back of the net. Crispino Mintoff tried to save but he spilled the ball!. ...

Balzan 1 - 2 Floriana

End Match Balzan 1 - 2 Floriana