Welcome to the match between Ghaxaq F.C. and Birkirkara

1'

Lawrent Duca tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he was under too much pressure from Bruno Decandia.

3'

Tiziano Nicosia lobbed it forward to Tiziano Metrovich, Marco Robert missed his interception.

Tiziano Metrovich got free in the penalty area and drove the ball at goal. Ernesto Galea wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

Nathaniel Theuma tried to save but he fumbled the ball! ... Tiziano Metrovich scored a fabulous goal !!! ... He raised a finger to his lips ! He had silenced the opposition fans

Ghaxaq F.C. 1 - 0 Birkirkara

4'

Valentinu Barbieri took the ball past Tiziano Mintof.

Valentinu Barbieri hit towards goal from 30 yards out but Wiġi Seichel cleared the ball from danger.

5'

Poor corner kick delivered by Oliviero Haber that went straight to the opposition.

6'

Agostino They passed along the floor for Bruno Decandia to pick it up, the ball was picked up by Bruno Decandia before Marco Robert could reach it.

Bruno Decandia skipped past the challenge of Lawrent Duca.

Bruno Decandia played a pinpoint pass to Tiziano Metrovich, Ernesto Galea couldn't cut out the pass.

Tiziano Metrovich had a crack at goal but the shot cannoned off Albino Tagliaferro.

8'

Andrea Zahra went across to take the corner but it was cut out easily by the opposition.

10'

Agostino They attempted to feed the high ball but Marco Robert closed in and intercepted the ball.

11'

Tiziano Nicosia had a crack from the freekick. But it didn't beat the wall.

12'

Valentinu Barbieri swung the corner kick into the box. The goalkeeper punched the ball clear.

14'

Mario Smith made a good pass to Valentinu Barbieri, Tiziano Mintof stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Valentinu Barbieri found a chance to score from medium range but Wiġi Seichel made the last ditch tackle.

15'

Sergio Sinerco knocked a long ball to Ernesto Galea, Ernesto Galea trapped the ball nicely before Feliciano Demartino could reach it.

Ernesto Galea passed along the floor for Marco Robert to pick it up, Marco Robert latched onto the ball before Oliviero Haber could reach it.

Marco Robert struck it!. Raimondo Raggio approached too late to block it.

But Marco Robert sent the ball high into the stands ... It was a shocking miss.

16'

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

Marco Robert took the ball past Agostino They.

The ball was struck by Marco Robert from 20 yards out. Bruno Decandia didn't read the game well enough to block it.

It went just wide by Marco Robert ... It looked a certain goal, he really should have hit the back of the net.

17'

Lawrent Duca could not stop a confident Tiziano Nicosia going past him.

Tiziano Nicosia got the float cross in from the wing, Anard Callus failed to reach the ball.

Albino Tagliaferro jumped above Andrea Zahra and the ball was cleared.

19'

Raimondo Raggio made an attempt to deliver the ball to a team-mate but The ball cannoned off Tiziano Mintof.

20'

Raimondo Raggio went by the challenge of Anard Callus.

Raimondo Raggio twisted past Sergio Sinerco.

Raimondo Raggio lost his man and found himself with plenty of room and struck the ball with fury. Albino Tagliaferro approached too late to clear the danger.

But Raimondo Raggio couldn't direct it goalwards ... It was a shocking miss.

21'

Tiziano Nicosia tried to sprint past Anard Callus but failed.

22'

Marco Robert played a lovely ball for Wiġi Seichel, Wiġi Seichel took it in his stride before Valentinu Barbieri could reach it.

Wiġi Seichel made an attempt to move the ball forward but The ball came off Mario Smith.

23'

Mario Smith tried to skip past the challenge of Tiziano Mintof but Mario Smith lost the ball to Tiziano Mintof's block tackle.

25'

Oliviero Haber stepped up and struck the freekick. Nathaniel Theuma was well positioned and untroubled by the shot.

26'

The referee reached into his pocket and pulled out a yellow card for Ernesto Galea.

29'

Mario Smith attempted to lift the ball forward but he got too much purchase on it as he had been pressured by Tiziano Mintof.

30'

Anard Callus made an attempt to deliver the ball to a team-mate but Feliciano Demartino blocked it.

31'

Valentinu Barbieri made an attempt to move the ball forward but Wiġi Seichel blocked it.

32'

Corner taken by Oliviero Haber and cut out by the opposition.

33'

Valentinu Barbieri tried to hit it long to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he had been pressured by Tiziano Mintof.

34'

Tiziano Nicosia made an attempt to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but The ball bounced off Anard Callus.

36'

Sergio Sinerco could not stop a confident Tiziano Nicosia going past him.

Tiziano Nicosia tried to supply a float cross but Anard Callus did well to spot and intercept the cross.

40'

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

Marco Robert shot from distance. Bruno Decandia approached too late to tackle him.

Marco Robert looked destined to score but Damiano Bres react fast enough and saved it.

41'

Tiziano Nicosia passed along the floor for Feliciano Demartino to pick it up, Wiġi Seichel couldn't cut it.

Feliciano Demartino tried to lift the ball forward but Anard Callus blocked it.

42'

Lawrent Duca tried to chip the ball forward but Bruno Decandia blocked it.

45'

Valentinu Barbieri swung the corner kick into the box. The goalkeeper punched the ball clear.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Both teams went in for their half-time break which Birkirkara were unfortunate to go in behind.Ghaxaq F.C. had 63% possession in the match, while Birkirkara had 37%. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

46'

Agostino They tried to pass it high to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he had been pressured by Marco Robert.

48'

Tiziano Nicosia received a yellow card.

Wiġi Seichel tried to move the ball forward but he overhit the pass as he was under too much pressure from Valentinu Barbieri.

49'

Tiziano Nicosia played a great ball for Feliciano Demartino, Feliciano Demartino trapped the ball nicely before Sergio Sinerco could cut it out.

Feliciano Demartino lofted a nicely weighted ball over, Anard Callus couldn't reach it.

Tiziano Nicosia rose bravely above Ernesto Galea to win the ball but the ball went bad.

50'

Tiziano Nicosia knocked a lovely ball for Feliciano Demartino, Feliciano Demartino took possession of the ball before Anard Callus could reach it.

Feliciano Demartino did his best to get the ball into the area but he got too much purchase on it as he had been pressured by Sergio Sinerco.

52'

Bruno Decandia tried to jink past Marco Robert but it failed.

53'

Agostino They played a wonderful ball for Raimondo Raggio, Raimondo Raggio trapped the ball nicely before Marco Robert could reach it.

Raimondo Raggio dribbled past Lawrent Duca.

Raimondo Raggio played a perfect pass for Valentinu Barbieri, Albino Tagliaferro couldn't cut it.

Valentinu Barbieri found himself with plenty of time and fired in a shot at goal. Ernesto Galea approached too late to block it.

The ball missed to the right of the goal ... He should have kicked himself for missing what was such an easy chance.

55'

Feliciano Demartino chipped it out of his own half,Anard Callus missed his interception.

Andrea Zahra out-jumped Albino Tagliaferro, then headed at goal.

Nathaniel Theuma failed to save ... Andrea Zahra capped an excellent move. GOAL!!! ... He kissed the badge on his shirt !

Ghaxaq F.C. 2 - 0 Birkirkara

56'

Agostino They moved the ball forward for Bruno Decandia, Bruno Decandia latched onto the ball before Lawrent Duca could reach it.

Bruno Decandia shot a hopeful chance from long-range but the shot was blocked by Marco Robert.

57'

Agostino They made an attempt to move the ball forward but Marco Robert had no problem in intercepting the ball.

58'

Agostino They played the ball high to Tiziano Metrovich, Marco Robert tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Tiziano Metrovich got free in the penalty area and fired off a shot. Albino Tagliaferro approached too late to block it.

Tiziano Metrovich got it all wrong sending the ball harmlessly over the bar ... It was an epic miss.

59'

Tiziano Nicosia stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he had been pressured by Anard Callus.

60'

Mario Smith fed the ball forward to Valentinu Barbieri, Valentinu Barbieri latched onto the ball before Tiziano Mintof could reach it.

Valentinu Barbieri tried to twist past Wiġi Seichel but Wiġi Seichel didn't allow.

63'

Agostino They delivered the ball to Bruno Decandia, Bruno Decandia latched onto the ball before Tiziano Mintof could cut it out.

Bruno Decandia took the ball past Marco Robert.

Bruno Decandia had a go on goal but Albino Tagliaferro got in and cleared the danger.

65'

Agostino They tried to pass it high to a team-mate but Marco Robert found himself in the way of the ball.

66'

Tiziano Mintof was outpaced by Valentinu Barbieri.

Valentinu Barbieri delivered a float cross, Wiġi Seichel failed to reach the ball.

Tiziano Metrovich got up above Albino Tagliaferro, then headed it to the goal.

Nathaniel Theuma made a fingertip save to divert the ball over.

67'

Feliciano Demartino swung the corner kick into the box. The goalkeeper punched the ball clear.

70'

Tiziano Nicosia hit towards goal from 30 yards out. Lawrent Duca couldn't reach it.

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

72'

Feliciano Demartino received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Tiziano Nicosia, Feliciano Demartino took it in his stride before Sergio Sinerco could cut it out.

Feliciano Demartino made an attempt to move the ball forward but Anard Callus intercepted but couldn't control.

73'

Valentinu Barbieri received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Mario Smith, Valentinu Barbieri latched onto the ball before Tiziano Mintof could intercept.

Valentinu Barbieri played the ball long looking for a team-mate but Wiġi Seichel intercepted but couldn't control.

74'

Mario Smith tried to curl one in from long range. Wiġi Seichel couldn't reach it.

Nathaniel Theuma could only parry it.

75'

Mario Smith shielded the ball from Tiziano Mintof and tried an audacious lob from 30 yards.

Mario Smith left Nathaniel Theuma with an easy save.

76'

Mario Smith took the ball past Tiziano Mintof.

Mario Smith sent in a float cross, Wiġi Seichel failed to reach the ball.

Tiziano Metrovich got well above Albino Tagliaferro to win the ball, then connected with a looping header for the goal.

Good save by Nathaniel Theuma who held the ball well.

77'

Tiziano Nicosia had little in the way of options and elected to try a long-range chip. Anard Callus wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

But Tiziano Nicosia sent it wide of the goal ... It was a shocking miss.

81'

Agostino They knocked a lovely ball for Feliciano Demartino, Feliciano Demartino picked up on the ball before Marco Robert could reach it.

Feliciano Demartino tried a banana shot from distance!. Lawrent Duca failed to block the shot.

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

83'

Tiziano Nicosia attempted to feed the high ball but he got too much purchase on it as he had been pressured by Anard Callus.

84'

Mario Smith moved the ball forward for Valentinu Barbieri, Valentinu Barbieri took possession of the ball before Serafino Altair could reach it.

Valentinu Barbieri made an attempt to direct the ball to a team-mate but The ball struck Tiziano Mintof.

87'

Agostino They played a wonderful ball for Bruno Decandia, Bruno Decandia picked up on the ball before Marco Robert could cut it out.

Bruno Decandia knocked a long ball,Lawrent Duca couldn't reach it.

Andrea Zahra ran onto the ball and quickly blasted the ball towards the goal, Albino Tagliaferro failed to charge down the shot.

Nathaniel Theuma did his best yet he couldn't save it ... Andrea Zahra capped an excellent move. GOAL!!! ... He kissed the badge on his shirt !

Ghaxaq F.C. 3 - 0 Birkirkara

88'

Raimondo Raggio swung the corner kick into the box. The goalkeeper punched the ball clear.

93'

Tiziano Mintof shielded the ball from Bruno Decandia and blasted a banana shot from long range.

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

End Match Ghaxaq F.C. 3 - 0 Birkirkara