Welcome to the match between Victoria forest and Birkirkara

1'

Anard Callus executed a block tackle on Daniel Diacono before Daniel Diacono tried to pass the ball.

4'

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

6'

Matteo Stieni struck the freekick over the wall. Nathaniel Theuma was well positioned and untroubled by the shot.

7'

Govanni Grillo had the strength to hold off Anard Callus.

Govanni Grillo sprinted to escape from Sergio Sinerco.

Govanni Grillo shot from distance. Anard Callus didn't read the game well enough to block it.

However, the ball drifted harmlessly wide by Govanni Grillo ... He hung his head in shame for missing what was such an easy chance.

8'

Marco Robert received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Lawrent Duca, Marco Robert took it in his stride before Riccardo Zarb could cut it out.

Marco Robert made an attempt to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he was under pressure from Taddeo Leonardini.

9'

Riccardo Zarb played a great ball for Gabriel Diamantino, Lawrent Duca couldn't reach it.

Gabriel Diamantino played a great ball for Matteo Stieni, Matteo Stieni latched onto the ball before Marco Robert could cut it out.

Matteo Stieni drove the ball at goal but Ernesto Galea threw himself in front of the shot.

10'

Daniel Diacono tried his luck with a long range chip but Anard Callus got himself between the ball and goal.

11'

Govanni Grillo tried to sprint past Sergio Sinerco but Sergio Sinerco nicked the ball from the toes of Govanni Grillo.

12'

Sergio Sinerco twisted past Govanni Grillo.

Sergio Sinerco played a lovely ball for Anard Callus, Anard Callus latched onto the ball before Daniel Diacono could reach it.

Anard Callus tried to put the ball across but Govanni Grillo cut it out easily.

13'

Riccardo Zarb passed the ball perfectly to Taddeo Leonardini, Marco Robert couldn't cut out the pass.

Taddeo Leonardini made an attempt to move the ball forward but he overhit the pass as he was under pressure from Lawrent Duca.

14'

Lawrent Duca lofted the ball high towards Sergio Sinerco, Sergio Sinerco brought the ball under control superbly before Taddeo Leonardini could intercept.

Sergio Sinerco found a gap and chipped the ball goalwards. Gabriel Diamantino approached too late to block it.

But it was well wide of the goal ... He was angry with himself for missing that chance.

17'

Govanni Grillo played a high ball looking for Flavio Susano to run onto it, Flavio Susano brought the ball under control superbly before Sergio Sinerco could cut it out.

Flavio Susano found a perfect spot and attempted a thunderous drive. Albino Tagliaferro approached too late to tackle him.

Nathaniel Theuma chose to punch the ball away.

19'

Marco Robert could not stop a confident Riccardo Zarb going past him.

Pass by Riccardo Zarb to Matteo Papagiorcopulo, Lawrent Duca couldn't reach it.

A spectacular looking overhead kick from Matteo Papagiorcopulo but Ernesto Galea cleared the ball.

20'

Karistu De Micoli took the ball over the halfway line,Tiziano Mintof couldn't reach it.

Albino Tagliaferro got ahead of Matteo Papagiorcopulo to win the ball, then used his head to clear the ball.

23'

Taddeo Leonardini made a good pass to Matteo Stieni, Albino Tagliaferro couldn't cut it.

Matteo Stieni went by the challenge of Marco Robert.

Matteo Stieni delivered the ball to Flavio Susano, Lawrent Duca couldn't cut it.

Flavio Susano hit the ball forward to Matteo Papagiorcopulo, the ball was picked up by Matteo Papagiorcopulo before Ernesto Galea could intercept.

Matteo Papagiorcopulo laid it forward to Karistu De Micoli, Karistu De Micoli trapped the ball nicely before Albino Tagliaferro could intercept.

Karistu De Micoli took his chance shooting from a very tight angle but Ernesto Galea managed to block the shot.

24'

Riccardo Zarb went across and took the corner.

Albino Tagliaferro got above Taddeo Leonardini to win the ball, then used his head to clear the ball.

25'

Yellow card shown to Serafino Lia.

Ignazio Arena sent the corner kick straight to the opposition.

27'

Matteo Stieni picked up Ignazio Arena's long ball, Anard Callus failed to reach the ball.

Good play by Matteo Stieni in making himself some space and flicked it goalwards. Ernesto Galea failed to charge down the shot.

Nathaniel Theuma need faster reflex to save it ... Matteo Stieni scored a superb effort !!! ... He sent the fans into raptures !

Victoria forest 1 - 0 Birkirkara

28'

Govanni Grillo dribbled past Anard Callus.

Govanni Grillo tried to deliver the ball in from wide but Sergio Sinerco cut it out easily.

29'

Marco Robert stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but Taddeo Leonardini cut it out easily.

30'

Gabriel Diamantino tried to skip past Lawrent Duca but Lawrent Duca robbed Gabriel Diamantino.

31'

Riccardo Zarb passed along the floor for Matteo Papagiorcopulo to pick it up, Matteo Papagiorcopulo latched onto the ball before Lawrent Duca could reach it.

Matteo Papagiorcopulo tried to jink past Marco Robert but Matteo Papagiorcopulo lost the ball to Marco Robert's block tackle.

33'

Swerving shot by Karistu De Micoli from long range. Marco Robert failed to charge down the shot.

Nathaniel Theuma watched it sail harmlessly over ... It was a poor effort from Karistu De Micoli. He was lacking match sharpness.

34'

Matteo Papagiorcopulo attempted to pass it high to a team-mate but Wiġi Seichel cut it out easily.

36'

Marco Robert received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Lawrent Duca, Marco Robert picked up on the ball before Riccardo Zarb could reach it.

Marco Robert tried to take the ball past Taddeo Leonardini but Taddeo Leonardini denied.

39'

Riccardo Zarb tried to pass the ball forward but Lawrent Duca intercepted the pass.

40'

Karistu De Micoli got past Tiziano Mintof.

Karistu De Micoli tried to take the ball past Wiġi Seichel but Karistu De Micoli lost the ball to Wiġi Seichel's block tackle.

41'

Daniel Diacono looked to send a hanging ball over from the corner.

Govanni Grillo dived onto the ball towards the goal but Ernesto Galea headed clear the danger.

42'

Riccardo Zarb tried to pass it high to a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he had been pressured by Marco Robert.

43'

Riccardo Zarb tried to play a long ball forward but he overhit the pass as he had been pressured by Marco Robert.

44'

Lawrent Duca passed the ball perfectly to Anard Callus, Daniel Diacono missed his interception.

Anard Callus directed the ball to Lawrent Duca, Taddeo Leonardini couldn't cut out the pass.

Lawrent Duca made an attempt to move the ball forward but he overhit the pass as he was under too much pressure from Riccardo Zarb.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The referee blew for the end of the half which Victoria forest took the lead.Victoria forest had 63% possession in the match, while Birkirkara had 37%. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

47'

Riccardo Zarb received a yellow card.

Lawrent Duca made a good pass to Marco Robert, Marco Robert trapped the ball nicely before Riccardo Zarb could cut it out.

Taddeo Leonardini was outmuscled by Marco Robert.

Marco Robert escaped from the challenge of Riccardo Zarb and rifled a dipping shot at goal from 20 yards.

The ball missed to the left of the goal ... It was a wasted opportunity.

50'

Tiziano Mintof was outpaced by Karistu De Micoli.

Karistu De Micoli crossed the ball high into the box, Wiġi Seichel failed to reach the ball.

Matteo Stieni got to the ball before Ernesto Galea, then attempted a looping header at goal.

Nathaniel Theuma had no chance to save it ... Vintage strike from Matteo Stieni !!! GOAL!!! ... The fans were ecstatic !

Victoria forest 2 - 0 Birkirkara

51'

Marco Robert picked up Lawrent Duca's excellent ball, Taddeo Leonardini missed his interception.

Marco Robert played a pinpoint pass to Serafino Lia, Serafino Lia trapped the ball nicely before Riccardo Zarb could cut it out.

Serafino Lia took his chance shooting from a very tight angle but Gabriel Diamantino threw himself in front of the shot.

52'

Daniel Diacono chipped it forward to Karistu De Micoli, Anard Callus stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Karistu De Micoli tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but Albino Tagliaferro found himself in the way of the ball.

53'

Sergio Sinerco looked to play the ball high to Anard Callus, Anard Callus controlled the ball when bringing it down before Govanni Grillo could intercept.

Anard Callus got free in the penalty area and struck it at goal. Gabriel Diamantino approached too late to block it.

Well held by Leopoldo Montfort.

57'

Matteo Papagiorcopulo tried to jink past Wiġi Seichel but Wiġi Seichel cleanly tackled the ball.

58'

Matteo Papagiorcopulo could not stop a confident Wiġi Seichel going past him.

Wiġi Seichel attempted to lift the ball forward but Karistu De Micoli did well to pick out and intercept that pass.

60'

Matteo Papagiorcopulo knocked a lovely long ball,Tiziano Mintof couldn't reach it.

Karistu De Micoli hit a spectacular half volley but Albino Tagliaferro blocked the shot.

61'

Wiġi Seichel attempted to pass it high to a team-mate but Matteo Papagiorcopulo intercepted the pass.

64'

Marco Robert received a yellow card.

Marco Robert flicked the ball over Riccardo Zarb's head !.

Marco Robert hit towards goal from 25 yards out but the shot clattered off Taddeo Leonardini.

65'

Riccardo Zarb shot a hopeful chance from long-range. Serafino Lia approached too late to tackle him.

Nathaniel Theuma gathered the ball safely.

66'

Riccardo Zarb got past Marco Robert with ease.

Riccardo Zarb hit the ball forward to Matteo Papagiorcopulo, Lawrent Duca failed to reach the ball.

Matteo Papagiorcopulo took his chance shooting from a very tight angle. Ernesto Galea approached too late to tackle him.

Nathaniel Theuma tried to save but he couldn ... Matteo Papagiorcopulo scored. Super finish !!! ... He enjoyed that one !

Victoria forest 3 - 0 Birkirkara

67'

Lawrent Duca tried to use his skill to go past Taddeo Leonardini but Taddeo Leonardini denied.

68'

Taddeo Leonardini played a pinpoint pass to Riccardo Zarb, Serafino Lia stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Riccardo Zarb laid it forward to Matteo Papagiorcopulo, Matteo Papagiorcopulo trapped the ball nicely before Marco Robert could intercept.

Matteo Papagiorcopulo delivered the ball to Flavio Susano, Flavio Susano took it in his stride before Ernesto Galea could cut it out.

Flavio Susano tried to lob it over the keeper but Albino Tagliaferro blocked the shot.

69'

Taddeo Leonardini played a high ball into the area looking for Flavio Susano, Flavio Susano controlled the ball when bringing it down before Marco Robert could cut it out.

Flavio Susano escaped from the challenge of Albino Tagliaferro and fired in a shot at goal.

Nathaniel Theuma was rooted to the spot ... Flavio Susano scored a superb effort !!! ... He danced around the corner flag with his teammates !

Victoria forest 4 - 0 Birkirkara

70'

Ignazio Arena took the ball out of his own half,Tiziano Mintof failed to reach the ball.

Flavio Susano out-jumped Ernesto Galea, then made an attacking header.

Nathaniel Theuma didn't move fast enough to save it ... Flavio Susano scored the goal his performance deserved !!! ... He was outstretching both arms and running around, changing the angle of his arms while mimicking an airplane !

Victoria forest 5 - 0 Birkirkara

71'

Daniel Diacono played the ball to Govanni Grillo's feet, the ball was picked up by Govanni Grillo before Anard Callus could cut it out.

A low cross was delivered by Govanni Grillo, Sergio Sinerco tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Flavio Susano moved onto the ball and quickly struck it at goal , Albino Tagliaferro approached too late to block it.

Nathaniel Theuma got up and punched the ball out of danger.

74'

Matteo Papagiorcopulo tried to lift the ball forward but Sergio Sinerco did well to spot and intercept the pass.

79'

Serafino Altair played a great ball for Lawrent Duca, Lawrent Duca took possession of the ball before Taddeo Leonardini could cut it out.

Lawrent Duca tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but Riccardo Zarb made it first to the ball and intercepted.

80'

Lawrent Duca tried to move the ball forward but Taddeo Leonardini intercepted but couldn't control the ball.

86'

Lawrent Duca tried to play it past Karistu De Micoli but Karistu De Micoli blocked Lawrent Duca.

92'

Marco Robert attempted to pass it high to a team-mate but Taddeo Leonardini had no problem in intercepting the ball.

End Match Victoria forest 5 - 0 Birkirkara