Welcome to the match between Zebbug city and Balzan

1'

Corner taken by Donato Lia.

Gervasio Drago won the aerial challenge against Ippolito Anastasi, then headed it across the goal.

Crispino Mintoff didn't move! ... Vintage strike from Gervasio Drago !!! GOAL!!! ... He ran over to the fans in celebration !

Zebbug city 1 - 0 Balzan

2'

John Demartino skipped easily past the challenge of Pathisonthi Suwanmethanon.

John Demartino played a perfect pass for Donato Lia, the ball was picked up by Donato Lia before Adamo Diamantino could intercept.

Donato Lia squared the ball past Pathisonthi Suwanmethanon from the wing.

Jerome Musu twisted past Ippolito Anastasi.

Jerome Musu was able to make space and flicked it goalwards. Leone Saura didn't read the game well enough to block it.

Crispino Mintoff was poorly placed and had no chance ... Jerome Musu scored !!! ... He dived onto the grass with arms and legs outstretched !

Zebbug city 2 - 0 Balzan

5'

John Demartino tried to jink past Giacomo Vaccaro but John Demartino lost the ball to Giacomo Vaccaro.

6'

Pathisonthi Suwanmethanon could not stop John Demartino going past him.

John Demartino supplied a low cross, Adamo Diamantino couldn't cut out the pass.

Donato Lia got a shot in on the volley, Leone Saura approached too late to clear the danger.

Crispino Mintoff tried to save but he couldn ... Donato Lia found the net !!! ... He slided on his knees !

Zebbug city 3 - 0 Balzan

8'

Giacomo Vaccaro delivered the ball to Ottaviano Gallo, Ottaviano Gallo latched onto the ball before Gervasio Drago could intercept.

Lorenzo Portanier blocked Ottaviano Gallo before Ottaviano Gallo attempted to deliver the ball.

9'

John Demartino delivered the ball to Donato Lia, Donato Lia took possession of the ball before Pathisonthi Suwanmethanon could intercept.

Donato Lia crossed the ball low into the box, Adamo Diamantino tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Jerome Musu aimed a one touch pass to his right. The ball evaded Ippolito Anastasi.

Lorenzo Portanier had a crack at goal. Leone Saura approached too late to clear the danger.

Crispino Mintoff didn't move fast enough to save it ... Lorenzo Portanier scored. It was a fantastic move and finish !!! ... The fans chanted Lorenzo Portanier's name !

Zebbug city 4 - 0 Balzan

10'

Edoardo Sant tried to dribble past Nicodemo Xiberras but Nicodemo Xiberras took the ball away from Edoardo Sant.

11'

Nicodemo Xiberras curled the ball in at goal from long range. Giorgio Serpina approached too late to tackle him.

But the ball went flying over the bar ... It was a poor effort from Nicodemo Xiberras. He was lacking match sharpness.

12'

Pathisonthi Suwanmethanon delivered the ball to Adamo Diamantino, Donato Lia stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Adamo Diamantino rifled a dipping shot at goal from 20 yards. John Demartino approached too late to block it.

But the ball went flying over the bar ... He's kicked himself for missing that chance.

13'

John Demartino tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but The ball ricocheted off Pathisonthi Suwanmethanon.

15'

Gervasio Drago sprinted past Ottaviano Gallo.

Gervasio Drago played a pinpoint pass to Jerome Musu, Jerome Musu trapped the ball nicely before Giacomo Vaccaro could intercept.

Jerome Musu found himself with plenty of time and struck the ball with fury. Ippolito Anastasi couldn't reach it.

But it was horribly wide of the target ... He's kicked himself for missing that chance.

16'

Corner taken by Giorgio Serpina and cut out by the opposition.

17'

Pathisonthi Suwanmethanon tried to skip past the challenge of Donato Lia but failed.

20'

John Demartino took the ball past Pathisonthi Suwanmethanon.

John Demartino rifled a dipping shot at goal from 20 yards but Adamo Diamantino cleared the ball to safety.

21'

The referee reached into his pocket and showed a yellow card to Giorgio Serpina.

22'

Gervasio Drago tried to play it past Ottaviano Gallo but Ottaviano Gallo denied.

23'

Giorgio Serpina took the ball past Gervasio Drago.

Giorgio Serpina tried to deliver a low cross but Nicodemo Xiberras closed in and intercepted the ball.

24'

Gervasio Drago dribbled past Ottaviano Gallo.

Gervasio Drago tried to twist past Giacomo Vaccaro but Giacomo Vaccaro nicked the ball from the toes of Gervasio Drago.

25'

Poor corner kick delivered by Donato Lia that went straight to the opposition.

29'

Leone Saura tried to hit the ball forward to a team-mate but The ball came off Ivo Losco.

30'

Gervasio Drago tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he had been pressured by Ottaviano Gallo.

31'

John Demartino made an attempt to pass the ball forward but it was a poor ball as he was under too much pressure from Pathisonthi Suwanmethanon.

32'

Ivo Losco played it past Edoardo Sant.

Ivo Losco shot a hopeful chance from medium-range but Giorgio Serpina charged down the shot.

33'

Gervasio Drago got past Ottaviano Gallo with ease.

Gervasio Drago played a high ball forward for Jerome Musu to run onto, Jerome Musu brought the ball under control superbly before Giacomo Vaccaro could intercept.

Jerome Musu passed along the floor for John Demartino to pick it up, John Demartino trapped the ball nicely before Ippolito Anastasi could cut it out.

John Demartino lost his man and found himself with plenty of room and blasted the ball towards the top corner. Leone Saura wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

Crispino Mintoff got up to tip it over.

34'

Adamo Diamantino executed a block tackle on John Demartino before John Demartino attempted to pass the ball.

35'

John Demartino tried to twist past Pathisonthi Suwanmethanon but it failed.

38'

Edoardo Sant tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but Ivo Losco coolly intercepted the pass.

39'

Edoardo Sant dribbled past Nicodemo Xiberras.

Edoardo Sant tried to whip in a low cross but The ball bounced off Ivo Losco.

44'

Ivo Losco tried to dart past Giorgio Serpina but Ivo Losco lost the ball to Giorgio Serpina.

45'

Jerome Musu aimed the corner at the far post.

Matthias Arnaldo dived onto the ball towards the goal but Ippolito Anastasi used his head to clear the ball.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The referee blew for the end of the half which Zebbug city took the lead.Zebbug city had 59% possession in the match, while Balzan had 41%. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

49'

Gervasio Drago made an attempt to move the ball forward but Giacomo Vaccaro coolly intercepted the pass.

51'

Raffaello Sacco gave the corner straight to the opposition.

52'

Ippolito Anastasi blocked John Demartino in a good, clean tackle before John Demartino could take a shot from long range.

54'

Ivo Losco hit a fierce shot from 40 yards. Giorgio Serpina wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

However, Ivo Losco put it well over the bar ... He was angry with himself for missing that chance.

55'

Gervasio Drago tried to knock a long ball forward but he overhit the pass as he was under pressure from Ottaviano Gallo.

57'

Donato Lia tried to score from long range but he was closed down well by Pathisonthi Suwanmethanon.

58'

Lorenzo Portanier went by the challenge of Ottaviano Gallo.

Lorenzo Portanier had little in the way of options and elected to try a medium-range chip but the shot cannoned off Giacomo Vaccaro.

59'

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

60'

Giacomo Vaccaro could not stop Nicodemo Xiberras going past him.

Nicodemo Xiberras had shrugged off the challenge of Giorgio Serpina and bent the ball towards goal from 20 yards.

Crispino Mintoff was in a good position and saved it.

62'

Pathisonthi Suwanmethanon was outmuscled by John Demartino.

John Demartino dribbled confidently past Adamo Diamantino.

John Demartino passed along the floor for Ivo Losco to pick it up, Ivo Losco latched onto the ball before Leone Saura could cut it out.

Ivo Losco tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but Ippolito Anastasi showed great composure in intercepting the ball.

65'

Jerome Musu looked to send a hanging ball over from the corner.

Ippolito Anastasi got ahead of Fabio Wismajer to win the ball, then headed the ball clear.

66'

Donato Lia tried to hit a long ball forward but he got too much purchase on it as he was under pressure from Pathisonthi Suwanmethanon.

68'

Pathisonthi Suwanmethanon dribbled past Donato Lia.

Pathisonthi Suwanmethanon tried his luck with a long range chip but John Demartino scrambled the ball away.

70'

Ivo Losco faked a pass then cut Edoardo Sant in a different direction.

Ivo Losco delivered a float cross, Giorgio Serpina failed to intercept the pass.

Fabio Wismajer had a header for a goal but Ippolito Anastasi headed the ball clear.

72'

Nicodemo Xiberras whipped in the freekick. The shot was blocked by the wall.

73'

Ivo Losco faked a shot before cutting Edoardo Sant in a different direction.

Ivo Losco dribbled confidently past Giorgio Serpina.

Ivo Losco took a shot! but Ippolito Anastasi scrambled the ball away.

74'

Gervasio Drago made a good pass to Ivo Losco, Giorgio Serpina missed his interception.

Ivo Losco tried to use his skill to go past Edoardo Sant but Edoardo Sant cleanly tackled the ball.

75'

Nicodemo Xiberras played a great ball for Ivo Losco, Ivo Losco took possession of the ball before Giorgio Serpina could cut it out.

Ivo Losco tried to sprint past Edoardo Sant but Edoardo Sant blocked Ivo Losco.

77'

Donato Lia swung the corner kick into the box. The goalkeeper punched the ball clear.

81'

Gervasio Drago directed the ball to Lorenzo Portanier, Ottaviano Gallo missed his interception.

Lorenzo Portanier shielded the ball from Giacomo Vaccaro and put some curve on the shot from long range.

But Lorenzo Portanier sent it far too high ... It was a wasted opportunity.

83'

Lorenzo Portanier had shrugged off the challenge of Ottaviano Gallo and hit a speculative effort from 35 yards.

It went just wide by Lorenzo Portanier ... He should never have missed that one.

84'

Raffaello Sacco's corner was cut out easily by the opposition.

85'

John Demartino passed the ball to Donato Lia, Pathisonthi Suwanmethanon couldn't reach it.

Donato Lia was pressed by Adamo Diamantino but he evaded the challenge and rifled a dipping shot at goal from 20 yards.

But Donato Lia effort went inches wide ... He buried his face in his hands.

86'

Ottaviano Gallo was outpaced by Gervasio Drago.

Gervasio Drago made a good pass to John Demartino, the ball was picked up by John Demartino before Giacomo Vaccaro could intercept.

John Demartino made space for himself and tried an optimistic effort at goal. Ippolito Anastasi couldn't reach it.

Crispino Mintoff gathered the ball safely.

88'

Donato Lia delivered the ball to John Demartino, Pathisonthi Suwanmethanon couldn't reach it.

John Demartino tried to dribble past Adamo Diamantino but John Demartino lost the ball to Adamo Diamantino's block tackle.

90'

Gervasio Drago attempted to pass it high to a team-mate but Ottaviano Gallo did well to pick out and intercept that pass.

91'

Donato Lia made a pass to John Demartino, John Demartino picked up on the ball before Pathisonthi Suwanmethanon could reach it.

John Demartino used his skill to go past Adamo Diamantino.

John Demartino was pressed by Pathisonthi Suwanmethanon but he evaded the challenge and hit it hard with the outside of his foot from 20 yards.

John Demartino was close, but the ball went just over the top of the bar ... He will have kicked himself for missing that chance.

92'

Giorgio Serpina attempted to lob the ball forward but Ivo Losco did well to pick out and intercept that pass.

93'

Raffaello Sacco attempted to play a long ball but he misjudged the pass as he was under too much pressure from Lorenzo Portanier.

End Match Zebbug city 4 - 0 Balzan