Welcome to the match between Msida town and Ghaxaq F.C.

3'

Jayden Mintof could not stop a confident Mario Smith going past him.

Mario Smith tried to play a long ball but Michele Cauchi intercepted but couldn't control the ball.

5'

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

7'

Mario Smith played it past Jayden Mintof.

Mario Smith got the float cross in from the wing, Michele Cauchi couldn't cut it.

Marc Farrugia beat Andrea Zahra to the ball, then headed the ball to safety.

8'

Bartolomeo Leonardis tried to dribble past Feliciano Demartino but Feliciano Demartino cleanly tackled the ball.

9'

Raimondo Raggio tried to skip past Bartolomeo Leonardis but Bartolomeo Leonardis block tackled Raimondo Raggio.

10'

Sean Bruno tried to dribble past Tiziano Nicosia but it failed.

12'

The referee reached into his pocket and showed a yellow card to Andrea Zahra.

Michele Cauchi sent the ball into the area for Nathan Fantino, Nathan Fantino controlled the ball when bringing it down before Valentinu Barbieri could intercept.

Nathan Fantino made an attempt to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but Raimondo Raggio blocked it.

13'

Mario Smith made an attempt to direct the ball to a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he had been pressured by Matteo Carbonaro.

15'

The referee showed Oliviero Haber a yellow card.

Matteo Carbonaro tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but Bruno Decandia showed great composure in intercepting the ball.

16'

Matteo Carbonaro made an attempt to move the ball forward but he got too much purchase on it as he was under pressure from Bruno Decandia.

19'

Bruno Decandia took the ball past Karmenu Bondin.

Bruno Decandia attempted a cheeky lob from 20 yards. Matteo Carbonaro wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

But Bruno Decandia couldn't get it on target ... He should have kicked himself for missing what was such an easy chance.

20'

The referee reached into his pocket and showed a yellow card to Bartolomeo Leonardis.

Tiziano Nicosia tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but Karmenu Bondin had no problem in intercepting the ball.

21'

Michele Cauchi played it past Valentinu Barbieri.

Michele Cauchi attempted a curling shot from 20 yards. Mario Smith didn't read the game well enough to block it.

The ball went clean over the bar ... He hung his head in shame for missing what was such an easy chance.

23'

The referee showed Karmenu Bondin a yellow card.

Agostino They laid it forward to Bruno Decandia, Bruno Decandia took it in his stride before Karmenu Bondin could intercept.

Bruno Decandia played a pinpoint pass to Agostino They, Agostino They latched onto the ball before Matteo Carbonaro could cut it out.

Agostino They made an attempt to deliver the ball to a team-mate but The ball was touched on by Karmenu Bondin.

25'

Nathan Fantino played a great ball for Michele Cauchi, Michele Cauchi took possession of the ball before Feliciano Demartino could intercept.

Michele Cauchi dribbled past Valentinu Barbieri.

Michele Cauchi was free of the last defender.

Michele Cauchi advanced on Damiano Bres, dribbled past the keeper, and was left with a simple finish. It was a fantastic move and finish by Michele Cauchi!!!

Msida town 1 - 0 Ghaxaq F.C.

26'

Tinu Naudi played the ball to Matteo Carbonaro's feet, Bruno Decandia failed to intercept the pass.

Matteo Carbonaro passed the ball to Marc Farrugia, Agostino They missed his interception.

Marc Farrugia hit a fierce shot. Oliviero Haber approached too late to tackle him.

Damiano Bres did well to save and hold onto the ball.

30'

Mario Smith looked destined to score from long range but Jayden Mintof made a crucial intervention!.

33'

Feliciano Demartino swiftly put in the freekick. But it went over the bar.

34'

Sean Bruno moved the ball forward for Michele Cauchi, Michele Cauchi latched onto the ball before Feliciano Demartino could reach it.

Michele Cauchi rifled a dipping shot at goal from 20 yards but Tiziano Nicosia cleared the ball to safety.

35'

Mario Smith escaped from the challenge of Michele Cauchi and sent the ball flying towards goal from 40 yards.

Mario Smith got it all wrong sending the ball harmlessly over the bar ... He should have hit the target at least.

43'

The referee reached into his pocket and showed a yellow card to Tiziano Nicosia.

Bruno Decandia took the ball past Karmenu Bondin.

Bruno Decandia tried to curl one in from medium range. Matteo Carbonaro wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

Brilliant saved by Benjamin Abela.

44'

Sean Bruno shot a hopeful chance from long-range but Feliciano Demartino hoofed the ball clear.

45'

Mario Smith went by the challenge of Michele Cauchi.

Mario Smith tried to jink past Jayden Mintof but it failed.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The referee blew for the end of the half which Msida town took the lead.Msida town maintained 48% of possession and 52% for Ghaxaq F.C.. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

46'

Andrea Zahra lifted the corner into the area from the corner kick.

Marc Farrugia won the aerial challenge against Tiziano Nicosia, then used his head to clear the ball.

47'

Sean Bruno played a lovely ball for Bartolomeo Leonardis, Bartolomeo Leonardis latched onto the ball before Feliciano Demartino could cut it out.

Bartolomeo Leonardis tried to dart past Tiziano Nicosia but Bartolomeo Leonardis lost the ball to Tiziano Nicosia's block tackle.

48'

Mario Smith tried to play it past Jayden Mintof but Jayden Mintof denied.

49'

Sean Bruno made a good pass to Bartolomeo Leonardis, Tiziano Nicosia stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Bartolomeo Leonardis tried to twist past Feliciano Demartino but it failed.

51'

Valentinu Barbieri went across to take the corner but it was cut out easily by the opposition.

52'

Valentinu Barbieri played a pinpoint pass to Mario Smith, Jayden Mintof tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Mario Smith was pressed by Michele Cauchi but he evaded the challenge and blasted a banana shot from outside of the area.

However, the ball drifted wide of the goal by Mario Smith ... It was a wasted opportunity.

54'

Matteo Carbonaro tried to play it past Agostino They but Agostino They nicked the ball from the toes of Matteo Carbonaro.

56'

Mario Smith tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he had been pressured by Michele Cauchi.

60'

Sean Bruno sent the ball flying towards goal from 40 yards. Tiziano Nicosia approached too late to tackle him.

Damiano Bres got back in time to make the save.

63'

Agostino They made an attempt to pass the ball to a team-mate but The ball cannoned off Karmenu Bondin.

64'

Michele Cauchi tried to hit it long to a team-mate but The ball cannoned off Mario Smith.

65'

Valentinu Barbieri tried to dribble past Matteo Carbonaro but Valentinu Barbieri lost the ball to Matteo Carbonaro's block tackle.

66'

Michele Cauchi tried to skip past the challenge of Valentinu Barbieri but Valentinu Barbieri robbed Michele Cauchi.

68'

Sean Bruno got past Feliciano Demartino.

Sean Bruno played the ball to Bartolomeo Leonardis's feet, Tiziano Nicosia couldn't cut it.

Bartolomeo Leonardis crossed the ball high into the box, Feliciano Demartino couldn't cut out the pass.

Matteo Carbonaro climbed above Oliviero Haber, then headed it across the goal.

But Matteo Carbonaro scooped it over the bar ... He hung his head in shame for missing what was such an easy chance.

69'

Michele Cauchi looked to send a hanging ball over from the corner.

Frenc Seguna beat Raimondo Raggio to the ball, then headed it to the goal.

the ball went into the net despite of Damiano Bres's attempts to clear the ball away. ... Frenc Seguna scored a fantastic goal !!! ... He was delighted !

Msida town 2 - 0 Ghaxaq F.C.

70'

Mario Smith dribbled past Jayden Mintof.

Mario Smith tried to centre the ball but Michele Cauchi cut it out easily.

71'

Sean Bruno had shrugged off the challenge of Tiziano Nicosia and tried an audacious shot on goal from 30 yards.

But it was well wide from Sean Bruno ... It was a poor effort from Sean Bruno. He was lacking match sharpness.

72'

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

73'

Michele Cauchi took the ball confidently past Valentinu Barbieri.

Michele Cauchi shot a hopeful chance from medium-range but Mario Smith cleared the ball.

75'

Matteo Carbonaro tried to jink past Bruno Decandia but Bruno Decandia won the ball from Matteo Carbonaro.

76'

Bruno Decandia was shown a yellow card.

78'

Frenc Seguna's corner was cut out easily by the opposition.

80'

Mario Smith delivered the ball to Valentinu Barbieri, Valentinu Barbieri took it in his stride before Jayden Mintof could cut it out.

Block tackle from Michele Cauchi, easily dispossessing Valentinu Barbieri before Valentinu Barbieri could pass the ball.

81'

Nathan Fantino swung the corner kick into the box. The goalkeeper punched the ball clear.

83'

Yellow card shown to Feliciano Demartino.

86'

Michele Cauchi wasn't able to run off the injury and had to go off.

Simone Schinas came on for the injured Michele Cauchi.

Agostino They tried to hit a long ball forward but it was a poor ball as he was under too much pressure from Karmenu Bondin.

88'

Agostino They attempted to lob the ball forward but he misjudged the pass as he was under pressure from Matteo Carbonaro.

91'

Pass by Mario Smith to Valentinu Barbieri, Valentinu Barbieri took possession of the ball before Jayden Mintof could cut it out.

Valentinu Barbieri crossed the halfway line with the ball , Simone Schinas couldn't cut it.

Tiziano Metrovich passed instantly to his left. The ball evaded Marc Farrugia.

Mario Smith stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but it was intercepted by Frenc Seguna.

93'

Simone Schinas made an attempt to move the ball forward but Valentinu Barbieri intercepted but couldn't control.

End Match Msida town 2 - 0 Ghaxaq F.C.