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1'

Oliver Arnaldo tried to hit the ball forward to a team-mate but Carlo Ittar intercepted but couldn't control the ball.

8'

Gaetano Cesareo played a perfect pass for Alessandru Castagna, the ball was picked up by Alessandru Castagna before Żaru Virtu could reach it.

Alessandru Castagna tried to take the ball past Giustino Bugeja but his possession is lost through a tackle by Giustino Bugeja.

9'

Oliver Arnaldo attempted to loft the ball to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he had been pressured by Giustino Bugeja.

10'

Alessandru Castagna hit a long ball forward to Sean Gasciulli, Sean Gasciulli latched onto the ball before Żaru Virtu could reach it.

Vicious shot by Sean Gasciulli for the top corner. Mikiel Schiavone approached too late to tackle him.

But Sean Gasciulli put it narrowly over ... He buckled under the pressure.

11'

Carlo Ittar played it confidently past Matthew Opertis.

Carlo Ittar tried to dart past Denzel Calafato but Denzel Calafato won the ball from Carlo Ittar.

14'

Oliver Arnaldo tried to lift the ball forward but Giustino Bugeja cut it out easily.

15'

Oliver Arnaldo directed the ball to Ippolito Cuschieri, Ippolito Cuschieri took possession of the ball before Giustino Bugeja could reach it.

Ippolito Cuschieri played a lovely ball for Anton De Giovanni, the ball was picked up by Anton De Giovanni before Vittor Farrugia could intercept.

Anton De Giovanni found the room to squeeze a chip at goal. Mikiel Schiavone wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

Natthaphong Noosalung used his fists to clear the ball.

18'

The referee reached into his pocket and pulled out a yellow card for Ippolito Cuschieri.

Matthew Opertis tried to skip past the challenge of Giustino Bugeja but Matthew Opertis lost out to Giustino Bugeja.

19'

Kalcidon Briffa passed the ball to Vittorio Sceberras, Vittorio Sceberras latched onto the ball before Matthew Opertis could intercept.

Vittorio Sceberras took the ball past Denzel Calafato.

Vittorio Sceberras whipped in a low cross, Matthew Opertis failed to intercept the pass.

The ball was expertly converted via a side-foot volley by Ildefonso Tedesco but the shot was charged down by Stefano Lateo.

20'

Alessandru Castagna was shown a yellow card.

Gaetano Cesareo sent the corner kick straight to the opposition.

22'

Denzel Calafato escaped from the challenge of Carlo Ittar and shot from 30 yards.

But Denzel Calafato sent the ball well over the bar ... It was a dismal effort, he never should have missed.

23'

Carlo Ittar looked to play the ball long to a team-mate but it was intercepted by Denzel Calafato.

24'

Denzel Calafato put some curve on the shot from long range but Kalcidon Briffa cleared the ball to safety.

25'

Giustino Bugeja played it confidently past Matthew Opertis.

Giustino Bugeja tried to use his skill to go past Denzel Calafato but Denzel Calafato didn't allow.

26'

Oliver Arnaldo tried to use his skill to go past Giustino Bugeja but Giustino Bugeja took the ball away from Oliver Arnaldo.

28'

Alessandru Castagna tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he was under pressure from Mikiel Schiavone.

29'

Denzel Calafato laid it forward to Matthew Opertis, the ball was picked up by Matthew Opertis before Kalcidon Briffa could intercept.

Matthew Opertis curled the ball in at goal from distance but Carlo Ittar got in and cleared the danger.

32'

Carlo Ittar got past Denzel Calafato with ease.

Carlo Ittar tried to square the ball from the wing but The ball struck Matthew Opertis.

33'

Ippolito Cuschieri dribbled past Emmanwel Ferrante.

Ippolito Cuschieri knocked a lovely ball for Oliver Arnaldo, Giustino Bugeja couldn't reach it.

Oliver Arnaldo found himself in some space and hit a fierce shot. Gaspare Pulito approached too late to tackle him.

Natthaphong Noosalung didn't move! ... Oliver Arnaldo scored the goal his performance deserved !!! ... He dived onto the grass with arms and legs outstretched !

Rabat united 1 - 0 birkirkara nails

34'

Ippolito Cuschieri attempted to feed the high ball but The ball ricocheted off Vittor Farrugia.

35'

birkirkara nails changed their tactics.

Denzel Calafato tried to hit the ball forward to a team-mate but Kalcidon Briffa intercepted but couldn't control.

36'

Kalcidon Briffa tried to get past Matthew Opertis but Matthew Opertis didn't allow.

41'

Carlo Ittar tried to hit it long to a team-mate but Matthew Opertis found himself in the way of the ball.

43'

Poor corner kick by Gaspare Pulito. He sent the corner straight to the opposition.

45'

Denzel Calafato faked a shot before cutting Kalcidon Briffa in a different direction.

Denzel Calafato crossed the ball high over Carlo Ittar into the box.

Oliver Arnaldo climbed above Mikiel Schiavone, then cushioned a headed pass.

Ippolito Cuschieri found a perfect spot and tried to lob it over the keeper. Gaspare Pulito failed to charge down the shot.

Natthaphong Noosalung managed to get himself between the ball and the goal.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The teams went in for their half-time break which birkirkara nails were unfortunate to go in behind.Rabat united had 59% possession in the match, while birkirkara nails had 41%. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

46'

Matthew Opertis dribbled past Kalcidon Briffa.

Carlo Ittar blocked Matthew Opertis in a good, clean tackle before Matthew Opertis attempted to fire off a shot from medium range.

47'

Matthew Opertis received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Denzel Calafato, Matthew Opertis took it in his stride before Carlo Ittar could cut it out.

Block tackle from Kalcidon Briffa, easily dispossessing Matthew Opertis before Matthew Opertis attempted to deliver the ball.

48'

Matthew Opertis's corner was cut out easily by the opposition.

49'

Carlo Ittar dribbled confidently past Matthew Opertis.

Carlo Ittar tried to skip past the challenge of Denzel Calafato but Denzel Calafato denied.

50'

Carlo Ittar hit the ball forward to Mikiel Schiavone, Mikiel Schiavone took it in his stride before Pietro Baldacchino could cut it out.

Mikiel Schiavone tried to play it past Matthew Opertis but Matthew Opertis robbed Mikiel Schiavone.

52'

Gaspare Pulito sent the corner kick straight to the opposition.

53'

Mikiel Schiavone took the corner kick but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

54'

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

55'

birkirkara nails changed their tactics.

Anton De Giovanni span past Żaru Virtu.

A float cross was delivered by Anton De Giovanni, Giustino Bugeja missed his interception.

Mikiel Schiavone got above Pietro Baldacchino to win the ball, then headed the ball clear.

56'

Kalcidon Briffa took the ball past Matthew Opertis.

Kalcidon Briffa hit towards goal from 25 yards out but the shot was blocked by Denzel Calafato.

57'

Denzel Calafato's corner was cut out easily by the opposition.

59'

Oliver Arnaldo went by the challenge of Giustino Bugeja.

Oliver Arnaldo stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he was under too much pressure from Vittor Farrugia.

60'

Carlo Ittar had the pace to beat Denzel Calafato.

A low cross was delivered by Carlo Ittar, Matthew Opertis couldn't cut it.

The ball was expertly converted via a side-foot volley by Ildefonso Tedesco but Stefano Lateo cleared the ball.

61'

Carlo Ittar tried to jink past Matthew Opertis but Matthew Opertis didn't allow.

62'

Mikiel Schiavone made an attempt to move the ball forward but Denzel Calafato found himself in the way of the ball.

63'

Oliver Arnaldo swung the corner kick into the box. The goalkeeper punched the ball clear.

64'

The referee reached into his pocket and showed a yellow card to Sean Gasciulli.

Oliver Arnaldo tried to get onto the pass but The ball bounced off Giustino Bugeja.

66'

Oliver Arnaldo skipped easily past Giustino Bugeja.

Oliver Arnaldo dribbled confidently past Vittor Farrugia.

Oliver Arnaldo made a pass to Matthew Opertis, Matthew Opertis took possession of the ball before Gaspare Pulito could cut it out.

Oliver Arnaldo picked up Matthew Opertis's superb pass, Mikiel Schiavone couldn't cut out the pass.

Oliver Arnaldo found himself in some space and aimed for the top corner. Gaspare Pulito approached too late to clear the danger.

Natthaphong Noosalung did well to tip it over the bar.

68'

Oliver Arnaldo showed Giustino Bugeja a clean set of heels.

Pass by Oliver Arnaldo to Ippolito Cuschieri, Vittor Farrugia tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Ippolito Cuschieri laid it forward to Alessandru Castagna, the ball was picked up by Alessandru Castagna before Giustino Bugeja could reach it.

Alessandru Castagna found a gap and hit a hopeful looking shot. Gaspare Pulito couldn't reach it.

Good save by Natthaphong Noosalung who held the ball well.

69'

Stefano Lateo blasted a banana shot past Giustino Bugeja from long range.

Natthaphong Noosalung was in a good position and saved it.

74'

Matthew Opertis played a perfect pass for Denzel Calafato, Kalcidon Briffa stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Denzel Calafato jinked past Carlo Ittar.

Denzel Calafato found a gap and hit a fierce shot. Mikiel Schiavone approached too late to tackle him.

Natthaphong Noosalung got up and punched the ball out of danger.

75'

birkirkara nails tried a tactical change.

Denzel Calafato played it confidently past Kalcidon Briffa.

Denzel Calafato used his skill to go past Carlo Ittar.

Denzel Calafato played a lovely ball for Stefano Lateo, the ball was picked up by Stefano Lateo before Mikiel Schiavone could cut it out.

Stefano Lateo found a perfect spot and aimed for the top corner. Gaspare Pulito failed to block the shot.

Natthaphong Noosalung gathered the ball safely.

76'

Vittor Farrugia tried to pass it long to a team-mate but Ippolito Cuschieri made a great interception.

77'

Gaetano Cesareo received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Ippolito Cuschieri, the ball was picked up by Gaetano Cesareo before Żaru Virtu could cut it out.

Gaetano Cesareo tried to use his skill to go past Giustino Bugeja but Giustino Bugeja nicked the ball from the toes of Gaetano Cesareo.

78'

Vittorio Sceberras dribbled past Ippolito Cuschieri.

Gaspare Pulito received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Vittorio Sceberras, the ball was picked up by Gaspare Pulito before Oliver Arnaldo could cut it out.

Gaspare Pulito hit the ball forward to Carlo Ittar, Pietro Baldacchino failed to intercept the pass.

Carlo Ittar tried to skip past the challenge of Stefano Lateo but Carlo Ittar lost the ball to Stefano Lateo's block tackle.

79'

Matthew Opertis tried to twist past Carlo Ittar but Carlo Ittar robbed Matthew Opertis.

80'

Gaetano Cesareo attempted to feed the high ball but Żaru Virtu did well to spot and intercept the pass.

81'

Vittorio Sceberras tried to dribble past Ippolito Cuschieri but Ippolito Cuschieri dispossessed Vittorio Sceberras.

82'

Oliver Arnaldo failed in his attempt to skip past Giustino Bugeja.

83'

The freekick was quickly taken by Pietro Baldacchino. Pietro Baldacchino was close, but the ball went just over the top of the bar.

84'

Oliver Arnaldo hit towards goal from 30 yards out. Vittor Farrugia approached too late to clear the danger.

Oliver Arnaldo put it clean over the bar ... He should have kicked himself for missing what was such an easy chance.

86'

Stefano Lateo directed the ball to Oliver Arnaldo, Giustino Bugeja couldn't cut it.

Oliver Arnaldo smashed the ball towards the top corner from 20 yards but Vittor Farrugia hoofed the ball clear.

87'

Sean Gasciulli fired in the freekick. But Sean Gasciulli put it wide.

88'

Vittor Farrugia tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he was under too much pressure from Ippolito Cuschieri.

90'

Denzel Calafato hit the ball from long range. Kalcidon Briffa didn't read the game well enough to block it.

But it was well wide from Denzel Calafato ... He was disappointed with that glaring miss.

91'

Gaetano Cesareo made a pass to Oliver Arnaldo, Oliver Arnaldo took possession of the ball before Emmanwel Ferrante could reach it.

Oliver Arnaldo put a float cross past Żaru Virtu in to the near post.

Sean Gasciulli won the ball in the air from Gaspare Pulito, then cushioned a headed pass.

Anton De Giovanni delivered the ball to Pietro Baldacchino, Pietro Baldacchino took possession of the ball before Mikiel Schiavone could intercept.

Pietro Baldacchino got free in the penalty area and attempted to lob the ball goalwards. Gaspare Pulito approached too late to tackle him.

Natthaphong Noosalung did well to parry it.

92'

Oliver Arnaldo had little in the way of options and elected to try a long-range chip. Giustino Bugeja approached too late to tackle him.

Natthaphong Noosalung got up to tip it over.

End Match Rabat united 1 - 0 birkirkara nails