Welcome to the match between Tarxien wanderers and Balzan

3'

Giacomo Vaccaro played a perfect pass for Ottaviano Gallo, Valentin Ferreri missed his interception.

Ottaviano Gallo tried to get onto the pass but Neil Cordina had no problem in intercepting the ball.

5'

Neil Cordina passed along the floor for Valentin Ferreri to pick it up, Grezzju Fontana failed to reach the ball.

Valentin Ferreri knocked a lovely ball for Neil Cordina, Neil Cordina picked up on the ball before Ottaviano Gallo could intercept.

Stiefnu Criminale received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Neil Cordina, Stiefnu Criminale picked up on the ball before Giacomo Vaccaro could reach it.

Stiefnu Criminale shot with an overhead kick. Ippolito Anastasi approached too late to block it.

But it was well wide from Stiefnu Criminale ... He's kicked himself for missing that chance.

6'

Giacomo Vaccaro tried to feed the high ball but The ball bounced off Marju Randun.

7'

Wistin Maresca hit the ball forward to Basilio Gravagna, Basilio Gravagna trapped the ball nicely before Pathisonthi Suwanmethanon could cut it out.

Basilio Gravagna tried to supply a low cross but he misjudged the cross as he was under pressure from Edoardo Sant.

9'

Poor corner kick by Mikiel Chetcutti. He sent the corner straight to the opposition.

10'

Basilio Gravagna shot from 30 yards. Pathisonthi Suwanmethanon approached too late to clear the danger.

The ball missed to the right of the goal ... He's kicked himself for missing that chance.

12'

Wistin Maresca jinked past Pathisonthi Suwanmethanon.

Wistin Maresca hit a lovely long ball forward,Edoardo Sant missed his interception.

Stiefnu Criminale moved onto the ball and immediately smashed in low, Leone Saura approached too late to block it.

Crispino Mintoff made a fingertip save to divert the ball over.

13'

Saverio Le Brun played the ball to Matthew Martorello's feet, Matthew Martorello latched onto the ball before Grezzju Fontana could intercept.

Matthew Martorello floated it into the area, Adamo Diamantino missed his interception.

Leone Saura got above Stiefnu Criminale to win the ball, then headed the ball clear.

14'

Neil Cordina played a perfect pass for Valentin Ferreri, the ball was picked up by Valentin Ferreri before Giacomo Vaccaro could intercept.

Valentin Ferreri easily got past the challenge of Ottaviano Gallo.

Valentin Ferreri was able to make space and fired in a shot at goal. Leone Saura approached too late to block it.

Crispino Mintoff failed to save the ball ... Valentin Ferreri scored a goal !!! ... He kissed the badge on his shirt !

Tarxien wanderers 1 - 0 Balzan

15'

Neil Cordina laid it forward to Matthew Martorello, Matthew Martorello trapped the ball nicely before Ottaviano Gallo could cut it out.

Vicious shot by Matthew Martorello for the top corner from distance. Giacomo Vaccaro wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

But Matthew Martorello scooped it over the bar ... It was a wasted opportunity.

16'

Ottaviano Gallo played a great ball for Giacomo Vaccaro, Giacomo Vaccaro picked up on the ball before Wistin Maresca could cut it out.

Giacomo Vaccaro tried his luck with a medium range chip but Valentin Ferreri removed the danger.

17'

Saverio Le Brun skipped easily past the challenge of Grezzju Fontana.

Saverio Le Brun had the strength to hold off Adamo Diamantino.

Saverio Le Brun tried a medium range effort but Grezzju Fontana made the clearance.

19'

Saverio Le Brun faked a pass then cut Ottaviano Gallo in a different direction.

Saverio Le Brun skipped past the challenge of Giacomo Vaccaro.

Saverio Le Brun lost his man and found himself with plenty of room and struck the ball with fury. Ippolito Anastasi failed to charge down the shot.

But Saverio Le Brun couldn't get it on target ... It was a terrible miss.

20'

Wistin Maresca struck the ball with fury from 30 yards but Pathisonthi Suwanmethanon threw himself in front of the shot.

21'

Wistin Maresca tried to get past Grezzju Fontana but Wistin Maresca lost the ball to Grezzju Fontana.

22'

Mikiel Chetcutti picked up an injury and had to go off.

Abram Minaldi came on for the injured Mikiel Chetcutti.

Giacomo Vaccaro tried to feed the high ball but Valentin Ferreri read the game well to intercept the ball.

23'

Saverio Le Brun played a pinpoint pass to Wistin Maresca, Wistin Maresca took it in his stride before Grezzju Fontana could cut it out.

Wistin Maresca delivered a float cross over Adamo Diamantino.

Saverio Le Brun challenged Ippolito Anastasi for a heading, then headed the ball upfield.

Despite the angle, Neil Cordina flicked it goalwards but Leone Saura cleared the ball from danger.

27'

Ottaviano Gallo played a perfect pass for Giacomo Vaccaro, Valentin Ferreri missed his interception.

Giacomo Vaccaro tried to jink past Neil Cordina but Neil Cordina dispossessed Giacomo Vaccaro.

28'

Adamo Diamantino tried to feed the high ball but Federico Ellul cut it out easily.

29'

Saverio Le Brun sent the corner kick straight to the opposition.

33'

Giacomo Vaccaro swung the corner kick into the box. The goalkeeper punched the ball clear.

35'

Neil Cordina played the ball to Valentin Ferreri's feet, Valentin Ferreri took possession of the ball before Ottaviano Gallo could reach it.

Valentin Ferreri played a pinpoint pass to Abram Minaldi, Giacomo Vaccaro couldn't cut it.

Abram Minaldi got free in the penalty area and struck the ball with fury. Leone Saura couldn't reach it.

Crispino Mintoff tried to save but he fumbled the ball! ... Abram Minaldi scored a goal !!! ... He enjoyed that one !

Tarxien wanderers 2 - 0 Balzan

36'

Federico Ellul received a yellow card.

37'

Saverio Le Brun took the ball past Adamo Diamantino.

Saverio Le Brun swung in a float cross, Grezzju Fontana failed to intercept the pass.

Leone Saura got above Stiefnu Criminale to win the ball and retained possession.

38'

Poor corner kick by Marju Randun. He sent the corner straight to the opposition.

40'

Saverio Le Brun passed the ball perfectly to Matthew Martorello, Grezzju Fontana failed to intercept the pass.

Matthew Martorello tried to put a low cross but Adamo Diamantino intercepted but couldn't control the ball.

42'

Pathisonthi Suwanmethanon tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he had been pressured by Basilio Gravagna.

43'

Wistin Maresca tried to play a long ball but The ball came off Edoardo Sant.

44'

Edoardo Sant block tackled Basilio Gravagna before Basilio Gravagna attempted to deliver the ball.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The teams went in for their half-time break which Balzan were unfortunate to go in behind.Tarxien wanderers had 60% possession in the match, while Balzan had 40%. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

46'

Poor corner kick by Saverio Le Brun. He sent the corner straight to the opposition.

47'

Wistin Maresca moved the ball forward for Basilio Gravagna, Basilio Gravagna latched onto the ball before Pathisonthi Suwanmethanon could intercept.

Basilio Gravagna tried to take the ball past Edoardo Sant but Edoardo Sant didn't allow.

52'

Marju Randun played a pinpoint pass to Saverio Le Brun, Saverio Le Brun trapped the ball nicely before Adamo Diamantino could intercept.

Saverio Le Brun tried to lift the ball forward but The ball ricocheted off Grezzju Fontana.

53'

Giacomo Vaccaro received a yellow card.

Giacomo Vaccaro tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but The ball was touched on by Matthew Martorello.

54'

Neil Cordina played a wonderful ball for Valentin Ferreri, Valentin Ferreri picked up on the ball before Giacomo Vaccaro could intercept.

Valentin Ferreri tried his luck with a medium range chip. Ottaviano Gallo failed to charge down the shot.

But Valentin Ferreri effort went inches wide ... He should have scored.

55'

Corner taken by Wistin Maresca.

Matthew Martorello challenged Leone Saura for a heading, then made an attacking header.

Crispino Mintoff couldn't reach it ... Matthew Martorello found the net !!! ... He raised a finger to his lips ! He had silenced the opposition fans

Tarxien wanderers 3 - 0 Balzan

56'

Wistin Maresca directed the ball to Basilio Gravagna, Basilio Gravagna took it in his stride before Pathisonthi Suwanmethanon could intercept.

Edoardo Sant block tackled Basilio Gravagna before Basilio Gravagna tried to get onto the pass.

57'

Neil Cordina went by the challenge of Ippolito Anastasi.

Neil Cordina delivered the ball to Stiefnu Criminale, Ottaviano Gallo couldn't cut out the pass.

Stiefnu Criminale was able to make space and hit a hopeful looking shot. Ippolito Anastasi failed to block the shot.

But Stiefnu Criminale struck the ball wide ... It was a dismal effort, he never should have missed.

58'

Basilio Gravagna fired in the freekick. But Basilio Gravagna didn't connect properly and sent the ball wide.

60'

Wistin Maresca tried to take the ball past Pathisonthi Suwanmethanon but his possession is lost through a tackle by Pathisonthi Suwanmethanon.

62'

Neil Cordina tried to dribble past Ottaviano Gallo but it failed.

65'

From long range, Matthew Martorello bent the ball towards goal. Grezzju Fontana approached too late to block it.

Matthew Martorello was close, but the ball went just over the top of the bar ... A wasted opportunity.

66'

Saverio Le Brun sent over the freekick. But Saverio Le Brun put it wide.

71'

Ippolito Anastasi could not stop a confident Saverio Le Brun going past him.

Saverio Le Brun skipped past Grezzju Fontana.

Saverio Le Brun lofted a nicely weighted ball over, Adamo Diamantino stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Matthew Martorello was able to make space and fired in a curving shot at goal. Ippolito Anastasi couldn't reach it.

Brilliantly saved by Crispino Mintoff!.

72'

Saverio Le Brun knocked a lovely ball for Matthew Martorello, Matthew Martorello took it in his stride before Ippolito Anastasi could cut it out.

Matthew Martorello tried to jink past Grezzju Fontana but Matthew Martorello lost the ball to Grezzju Fontana.

76'

Ottaviano Gallo attempted to pass it high to a team-mate but his possession was lost through a tackle by Valentin Ferreri.

78'

Wistin Maresca tried to take the ball past Pathisonthi Suwanmethanon but Pathisonthi Suwanmethanon denied.

79'

Neil Cordina hit it hard with the outside of his foot from 30 yards but Giacomo Vaccaro cleared the ball from danger.

82'

Wistin Maresca attempted to pass it high to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he was under too much pressure from Pathisonthi Suwanmethanon.

83'

Poor corner kick delivered by Valentin Ferreri that went straight to the opposition.

85'

Wistin Maresca was pressed by Pathisonthi Suwanmethanon but he evaded the challenge and struck a long range piledriver!.

Crispino Mintoff was in a good position and saved it.

86'

The referee reached into his pocket and pulled out a yellow card for Julian Fantino.

Abram Minaldi tried to pass it long to a team-mate but Giacomo Vaccaro showed great composure in intercepting the ball.

87'

Matthew Martorello passed along the floor for Saverio Le Brun to pick it up, Saverio Le Brun took it in his stride before Grezzju Fontana could intercept.

Saverio Le Brun got the float cross in from the wing, Adamo Diamantino couldn't cut it.

Stiefnu Criminale jumped with Leone Saura and won the ball, then headed the ball forward.

Good play by Federico Ellul in making himself some space and flicked it goalwards. Ippolito Anastasi wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

But Federico Ellul put it high and wide ... It was a terrible miss.

92'

Neil Cordina directed the ball nicely to Valentin Ferreri, Ottaviano Gallo tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Valentin Ferreri took the ball confidently past Giacomo Vaccaro.

Valentin Ferreri found a perfect spot and shot. Ippolito Anastasi wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

Crispino Mintoff was very disappointed to be beaten at his near post ... A goal was scored by Valentin Ferreri !!! ... The fans were dancing in jubilation !

Tarxien wanderers 4 - 0 Balzan

End Match Tarxien wanderers 4 - 0 Balzan