Welcome to the match between Valletta F.C. and Ħamrun Spartans

2'

Gaetano Tortell jinked confidently past Serafino Valenza.

Gaetano Tortell tried to curl one in from medium range. Dionigi Larosa approached too late to tackle him.

Daniele Sapienza made a fingertip save to divert the ball over.

3'

Zazu Mercieca had the chance to score from long range but Teodoro Cristiano succesfully won the ball from him.

5'

Zazu Mercieca tried to twist past Serafino Valenza but Serafino Valenza nicked the ball from the toes of Zazu Mercieca.

6'

Zachary Anastasi attempted to chip the ball forward but Mario Inglott intercepted but couldn't control the ball.

8'

Giacomo Bianco hit the ball high towards Zazu Mercieca in the area, Zazu Mercieca brought the ball under control superbly before Wenzu Montalto could intercept.

Zazu Mercieca tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but Matteo Herrera came close and blocked it.

11'

Gerardu Bonett passed the ball perfectly to Vincenzo Preziosi, Fabio Stilon couldn't cut it.

Vincenzo Preziosi showed Teodoro Cristiano a clean set of heels.

Good play by Vincenzo Preziosi in making himself some space and aimed for the top corner. Matteo Herrera didn't read the game well enough to block it.

Vincenzo Preziosi put it horribly wide ... He should have hit the target at least.

13'

Wenzu Montalto tried to jink past Vincenzo Preziosi but Vincenzo Preziosi didn't allow.

14'

Giacomo Bianco played a pinpoint pass to Mario Inglott, Zachary Anastasi stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Mario Inglott tried to jink past Wenzu Montalto but Wenzu Montalto didn't allow.

19'

Fabio Stilon found an opportunity to score from long range but Gerardu Bonett went in with a successful block tackle on him.

20'

Dionigi Larosa tried to sprint past Gaetano Tortell but Gaetano Tortell won the ball from Dionigi Larosa.

22'

Giacomo Bianco skipped past Wenzu Montalto.

Giacomo Bianco delivered a low cross, Zachary Anastasi stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Amedeo Falzon approached and took a quick shot on the ball, Guglielmo Trionfi approached too late to block it.

Saved by Daniele Sapienza .

25'

Fabio Stilon evaded the challenge of Vincenzo Preziosi and sent the ball flying towards goal from 40 yards.

Benard Ripard fisted the ball away.

27'

Gerardu Bonett passed the ball to Vincenzo Preziosi, Vincenzo Preziosi trapped the ball nicely before Guglielmo Trionfi could cut it out.

Vincenzo Preziosi passed the ball to Gerardu Bonett, Teodoro Cristiano failed to reach the ball.

Gerardu Bonett shielded the ball from Matteo Herrera and chipped the ball goalwards.

The ball missed to the right of the goal ... He should have hit the target at least.

28'

Gaetano Tortell hit a long ball over Serafino Valenza.

Gwanni Adam got above Guglielmo Trionfi to win the ball, then performed a glancing header for the goal.

Gwanni Adam sent the ball past Daniele Sapienza to back of the net ... A fine goal all round by Gwanni Adam !!! ... He performed a backflip !!

Valletta F.C. 1 - 0 Ħamrun Spartans

29'

Giacomo Bianco moved the ball forward for Amedeo Falzon, Amedeo Falzon trapped the ball nicely before Wenzu Montalto could reach it.

Amedeo Falzon took the ball past Zachary Anastasi.

Guglielmo Trionfi blocked Amedeo Falzon before Amedeo Falzon attempted to pass the ball.

31'

Fabio Stilon made a good pass to Teodoro Cristiano, Teodoro Cristiano took it in his stride before Vincenzo Preziosi could intercept.

Teodoro Cristiano laid it forward to Zachary Anastasi, Zachary Anastasi picked up on the ball before Gerardu Bonett could intercept.

Zachary Anastasi tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but Vincenzo Preziosi intercepted but couldn't control the ball.

32'

Matteo Herrera was shown a yellow card.

Dionigi Larosa twisted past Zazu Mercieca.

Dionigi Larosa hit a fierce shot from 40 yards but Gaetano Tortell hoofed the ball clear.

34'

Teodoro Cristiano tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he was under too much pressure from Mario Inglott.

35'

Giacomo Bianco directed the ball to Gerardu Bonett, Gerardu Bonett took it in his stride before Fabio Stilon could cut it out.

Gerardu Bonett was pressed by Teodoro Cristiano but he evaded the challenge and hit a crashing drive from 40 yards.

But Gerardu Bonett couldn't direct it goalwards ... It was an unbelievable miss.

36'

Giacomo Bianco showed Wenzu Montalto a clean set of heels.

Giacomo Bianco dribbled past Zachary Anastasi.

Giacomo Bianco smashed the ball past Wenzu Montalto towards the top corner from 25 yards.

But Giacomo Bianco sent it far too high ... It was a terrible miss.

38'

Pass by Giacomo Bianco to Mario Inglott, Mario Inglott took it in his stride before Wenzu Montalto could cut it out.

The float cross came in from Mario Inglott on the wing, Zachary Anastasi stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Guglielmo Trionfi got above Gwanni Adam to win the ball, then headed the ball clear.

39'

Gaetano Tortell skipped past Serafino Valenza.

Gaetano Tortell swung in a float cross, Dionigi Larosa couldn't cut out the pass.

Mario Inglott got well above Matteo Herrera to win the ball, then hit the ball with his head toward the goal.

Daniele Sapienza failed to stop the ball ... A goal was scored by Mario Inglott !!! ... He ran over to the fans in celebration !

Valletta F.C. 2 - 0 Ħamrun Spartans

40'

Gaetano Tortell tried to move the ball forward but it was a poor ball as he was under too much pressure from Serafino Valenza.

41'

Mario Inglott tried to twist past Wenzu Montalto but Wenzu Montalto blocked Mario Inglott.

44'

Gerardu Bonett aimed the corner at the far post.

Nikola Smith won the aerial challenge against Guglielmo Trionfi, then hit the ball with his head toward the goal.

But Nikola Smith put it wide ... He was disappointed with that glaring miss.

45'

Gwanni Adam played a wonderful ball for Gaetano Tortell, Miguel Sillato couldn't cut out the pass.

Gaetano Tortell crossed into the box from the wing, Serafino Valenza tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Guglielmo Trionfi got above Amedeo Falzon to win the ball and headed the ball clear.

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48'

Dionigi Larosa tried to dart past Giacomo Bianco but Giacomo Bianco nicked the ball from the toes of Dionigi Larosa.

50'

Gerardu Bonett played a perfect pass for Vincenzo Preziosi, Fabio Stilon failed to reach the ball.

Vincenzo Preziosi tried to skip past Teodoro Cristiano but Vincenzo Preziosi lost the ball to Teodoro Cristiano's block tackle.

51'

Dionigi Larosa hit the freekick. But Dionigi Larosa didn't connect properly and sent the ball wide.

52'

Mario Inglott lifted the corner into the area from the corner kick.

Gaetano Tortell jumped with Matteo Herrera and won the ball, then made an attacking header.

Daniele Sapienza saved and held the ball.

53'

Poor corner kick delivered by Fabio Stilon that went straight to the opposition.

54'

Gaetano Tortell went across to take the corner but it was cut out easily by the opposition.

55'

Zachary Anastasi tried to skip past Mario Inglott but his possession is lost through a tackle by Mario Inglott.

56'

Gerardu Bonett played a perfect pass for Vincenzo Preziosi, Teodoro Cristiano stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Vincenzo Preziosi made a pass to Gwanni Adam, Gwanni Adam latched onto the ball before Fabio Stilon could reach it.

Gwanni Adam smashed the ball towards the top corner but the shot was charged down by Guglielmo Trionfi.

58'

Zazu Mercieca skipped past the challenge of Serafino Valenza.

Zazu Mercieca tried to send in a float cross but it was a poor ball as he was under too much pressure from Dionigi Larosa.

59'

Vincenzo Preziosi made an attempt to direct the ball to a team-mate but The ball came off Teodoro Cristiano.

60'

Guglielmo Trionfi tried to dribble past Zazu Mercieca but it failed.

67'

Vincenzo Preziosi hit it high and hard past Teodoro Cristiano towards goal from 40 yards.

But Vincenzo Preziosi's shot was well wide as the wind swept it away from the goal ... It was a poor effort from Vincenzo Preziosi. He was lacking match sharpness.

68'

From long range, Mario Inglott bent the ball towards goal. Zachary Anastasi approached too late to tackle him.

It went close from Mario Inglott ... He dropped to his knees.

69'

Gerardu Bonett dispatched the freekick goalwards. The shot had taken a deflection off the wall and went wide.

71'

Giacomo Bianco had the strength to hold off Wenzu Montalto.

Giacomo Bianco crossed the ball low , Zachary Anastasi tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Zazu Mercieca got a shot in on the volley, Guglielmo Trionfi wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

The ball hit the net after Daniele Sapienza failed to save ... Zazu Mercieca scored !!! ... He kissed the badge on his shirt !

Valletta F.C. 3 - 0 Ħamrun Spartans

74'

Zazu Mercieca made a pass to Gerardu Bonett, Gerardu Bonett picked up on the ball before Teodoro Cristiano could reach it.

Gerardu Bonett directed the ball to Amedeo Falzon, Fabio Stilon stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Amedeo Falzon passed the ball to Gwanni Adam, Gwanni Adam latched onto the ball before Matteo Herrera could intercept.

Gwanni Adam made an attempt to move the ball forward but Guglielmo Trionfi had no problem in intercepting the ball.

76'

Dionigi Larosa tried to dribble past Gaetano Tortell but failed.

77'

Gerardu Bonett tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he was under pressure from Teodoro Cristiano.

78'

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

79'

Fabio Stilon played a wonderful ball for Teodoro Cristiano, Vincenzo Preziosi tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Teodoro Cristiano tried to get past Gerardu Bonett but Gerardu Bonett robbed Teodoro Cristiano.

80'

Teodoro Cristiano had the chance to score from long range but Gerardu Bonett blocked him.

82'

Vincenzo Preziosi picked up Gerardu Bonett's excellent ball, Teodoro Cristiano couldn't cut it.

Fabio Stilon was outmuscled by Vincenzo Preziosi.

Pass by Vincenzo Preziosi to Giacomo Bianco, Giacomo Bianco latched onto the ball before Matteo Herrera could reach it.

Giacomo Bianco held up the ball, evading the challenge of Guglielmo Trionfi and fired off a shot.

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

83'

Swerving shot by Matteo Herrera from long range but Vincenzo Preziosi removed the danger.

87'

Amedeo Falzon directed the ball nicely to Gerardu Bonett, Teodoro Cristiano couldn't cut out the pass.

Gerardu Bonett played a great ball for Oliver Engerer, Oliver Engerer latched onto the ball before Fabio Stilon could cut it out.

Oliver Engerer found himself with plenty of time and fired in a shot at goal. Guglielmo Trionfi failed to block the shot.

However, the ball drifted wide of the goal by Oliver Engerer ... He hung his head in shame for missing what was such an easy chance.

91'

Gerardu Bonett made a low forward pass,Teodoro Cristiano stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Zazu Mercieca sprays a one touch pass forward. Guglielmo Trionfi couldn't cut out the pass.

Amedeo Falzon passed the ball to Vincenzo Preziosi, Vincenzo Preziosi trapped the ball nicely before Matteo Herrera could intercept.

Vincenzo Preziosi found himself in some space and chipped the ball goalwards. Guglielmo Trionfi approached too late to block it.

Daniele Sapienza saved and held the ball.

92'

Gaetano Tortell passed it long to Zazu Mercieca, Dionigi Larosa stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Zazu Mercieca was able to make space and attempted to lob the ball goalwards. Matteo Herrera failed to charge down the shot.

Daniele Sapienza tried to save but he couldn ... Zazu Mercieca scored. It was a fantastic move and finish !!! ... He ran over to the fans in celebration !

Valletta F.C. 4 - 0 Ħamrun Spartans

93'

Gaetano Tortell went by the challenge of Dionigi Larosa.

Gaetano Tortell crossed the ball high over Serafino Valenza into the box.

Guglielmo Trionfi got above Gwanni Adam to win the ball, then headed the ball clear.

End Match Valletta F.C. 4 - 0 Ħamrun Spartans