Welcome to the match between Valletta F.C. and Zejtun rangers

1'

Isidoro Pizani tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but Mario Inglott came close and blocked it.

2'

Mario Inglott swung the corner into the box.

Gwanni Adam got to the ball before Casimiro Seguna, then headed it to the goal.

But Gwanni Adam sent it wide of the goal ... It was a poor miss from Gwanni Adam. He looked like he was short of match practice.

3'

Mario Inglott swung the corner into the box.

Amedeo Falzon won the aerial challenge against Casimiro Seguna, then had a header for a goal.

But Amedeo Falzon's shot was well wide as the wind swept it away from the goal ... He's kicked himself for missing that chance.

4'

Isidoro Pizani tried to feed the high ball but Mario Inglott got to the ball first.

6'

Gerardu Bonett tried to skip past Rikkardu Imbroll but Rikkardu Imbroll robbed Gerardu Bonett.

8'

Gaetano Tortell's corner was cut out easily by the opposition.

10'

Isidoro Pizani dribbled past Mario Inglott.

Isidoro Pizani hit the ball forward to Emanuele Matrenza, Giacomo Bianco stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Mario Inglott executed a block tackle on Emanuele Matrenza before Emanuele Matrenza attempted to deliver the ball.

12'

Gerardu Bonett tried to twist past Kyle Romano but it failed.

14'

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

16'

Giacomo Bianco skipped easily past Emanuele Matrenza.

Giacomo Bianco tried to get the cross in but Isidoro Pizani intercepted but couldn't control.

21'

Rikkardu Imbroll tried to skip past Gerardu Bonett but Gerardu Bonett cleanly tackled the ball.

22'

Nikola Smith floated the ball over into the area from the corner kick.

Giacomo Bianco got up above James Maempel, then headed it across the goal.

Filippu Laus tried to save but he couldn ... Giacomo Bianco scored a fabulous goal !!! ... He kissed the badge on his shirt !

Valletta F.C. 1 - 0 Zejtun rangers

25'

Zazu Mercieca received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Gaetano Tortell, Zazu Mercieca latched onto the ball before Baldassar Laviera could cut it out.

Zazu Mercieca took the ball past Gwanni Toledo.

Zazu Mercieca had shrugged off the challenge of Baldassar Laviera and tried his luck with a medium range chip.

Filippu Laus was in a good position and saved it.

26'

Rikkardu Imbroll took the ball confidently past Vincenzo Preziosi.

Gerardu Bonett was outmuscled by Rikkardu Imbroll.

Rikkardu Imbroll directed the ball to Isidoro Pizani, Isidoro Pizani picked up on the ball before Vincenzo Preziosi could intercept.

Isidoro Pizani got free in the penalty area and had an effort at goal. Nikola Smith didn't read the game well enough to block it.

Benard Ripard couldn't save it ... Isidoro Pizani scored a fantastic goal !!! ... He sent the fans into raptures !

Valletta F.C. 1 - 1 Zejtun rangers

27'

Emanuele Matrenza put some curve on the shot from long range but Mario Inglott got himself between the ball and goal.

29'

Mario Inglott got past Emanuele Matrenza.

Mario Inglott passed along the floor for Giacomo Bianco to pick it up, Giacomo Bianco picked up on the ball before Isidoro Pizani could intercept.

Giacomo Bianco floated it into the area, Emanuele Matrenza failed to intercept the pass.

Casimiro Seguna got ahead of Amedeo Falzon to win the ball, then headed clear the danger.

30'

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

31'

Zazu Mercieca played a lovely ball for Gerardu Bonett, Gerardu Bonett took possession of the ball before Kyle Romano could cut it out.

Gerardu Bonett tried to pass the ball forward but it was a poor ball as he had been pressured by Rikkardu Imbroll.

32'

Baldassar Laviera took the ball past Gerardu Bonett.

Baldassar Laviera supplied a float cross, Zazu Mercieca failed to reach the ball.

Gabriel Parascandalo got ahead of Nikola Smith to win the ball, then forced the ball goalwards with a header.

Benard Ripard got back in time to make the save.

33'

Gerardu Bonett tried to play it past Kyle Romano but Kyle Romano succesfully won the ball from Gerardu Bonett.

34'

Gaetano Tortell fed the ball forward to Zazu Mercieca, Zazu Mercieca picked up on the ball before Baldassar Laviera could cut it out.

Zazu Mercieca tried to knock a long ball forward but Gwanni Toledo read the game well to intercept the ball.

35'

Amedeo Falzon lifted the corner kick into the area but it was cleared by the opposition.

37'

Poor corner kick by Zazu Mercieca. He sent the corner straight to the opposition.

38'

Gaetano Tortell delivered the ball to Zazu Mercieca, Baldassar Laviera failed to reach the ball.

Zazu Mercieca tried to whip in a float cross but The ball cannoned off Gwanni Toledo.

40'

Giacomo Bianco aimed the corner for the near post.

Gwanni Adam challenged Casimiro Seguna for a heading, then flicked the ball forward.

Giacomo Bianco found himself with plenty of time and shot. James Maempel approached too late to block it.

Giacomo Bianco struck it just over the bar ... He should never have missed that one.

43'

Gaetano Tortell made an attempt to deliver the ball to a team-mate but The ball came off Baldassar Laviera.

44'

Mario Inglott ran up to try an out-swinging ball from the corner.

Amedeo Falzon had the beating in the air of Casimiro Seguna, then headed it to the goal.

Filippu Laus tried to save but he spilled the ball! ... Amedeo Falzon scored an excellent goal !!! ... The fans chanted Amedeo Falzon's name !

Valletta F.C. 2 - 1 Zejtun rangers

45'

Rikkardu Imbroll tried to pass it long to a team-mate but Vincenzo Preziosi showed great composure in intercepting the ball.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Both teams went in for their half-time break which Valletta F.C. took the lead.Valletta F.C. had 57% possession in the match, while Zejtun rangers had 43%. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

47'

The referee showed Baldassar Laviera a yellow card.

Gaetano Tortell tried to hit it long to a team-mate but The ball was touched on by Baldassar Laviera.

49'

Vincenzo Preziosi played a perfect pass for Gerardu Bonett, Kyle Romano couldn't reach it.

Gerardu Bonett played a pinpoint pass to Gwanni Adam, Gwanni Adam took it in his stride before Rikkardu Imbroll could reach it.

Good play by Gwanni Adam in making himself some space and took a shot. James Maempel didn't read the game well enough to block it.

Filippu Laus made a stunning save !.

50'

Giacomo Bianco shot from 30 yards but Gabriel Parascandalo cleared the ball from danger.

52'

Casimiro Seguna took the corner kick but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

53'

Gerardu Bonett tried to pass it high to a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he had been pressured by Kyle Romano.

55'

Rikkardu Imbroll tried to pass it long to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he had been pressured by Vincenzo Preziosi.

56'

Giacomo Bianco dribbled confidently past Casimiro Seguna.

Emanuele Matrenza block tackled Giacomo Bianco before Giacomo Bianco attempted to deliver the ball.

58'

Isidoro Pizani tried to dribble past Mario Inglott but Mario Inglott took the ball away from Isidoro Pizani.

59'

Pass by Gerardu Bonett to Vincenzo Preziosi, Isidoro Pizani couldn't cut it.

Vincenzo Preziosi made an attempt to pass the ball to a team-mate but Kyle Romano came close and blocked it.

60'

Gerardu Bonett tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but Kyle Romano made it first to the ball and intercepted.

64'

Pass by Giacomo Bianco to Mario Inglott, Mario Inglott took possession of the ball before Isidoro Pizani could reach it.

Mario Inglott crossed the ball low and hard, Emanuele Matrenza couldn't reach it.

Amedeo Falzon passed the ball instantly to his left. Casimiro Seguna couldn't cut out the pass.

Giacomo Bianco delivered the ball to Nikola Smith, the ball was picked up by Nikola Smith before James Maempel could reach it.

Nikola Smith shot! but Casimiro Seguna cleared the ball from danger.

66'

Vincenzo Preziosi passed the ball to Gerardu Bonett, Gerardu Bonett picked up on the ball before Rikkardu Imbroll could reach it.

Gerardu Bonett tried to curl one in from medium range. Kyle Romano approached too late to tackle him.

But Gerardu Bonett couldn't direct it goalwards ... He should have hit the target at least.

67'

Oliver Engerer ran up to take the kick. Oliver Engerer scored the penalty after fooling the goalkeeper with a stutter-step!!. ... Scored !!!

Valletta F.C. 3 - 1 Zejtun rangers

68'

Gwanni Toledo made an attempt to pass the ball forward but Zazu Mercieca came close and blocked it.

69'

Kyle Romano attempted to loft the ball to a team-mate but Vincenzo Preziosi blocked it.

70'

Rikkardu Imbroll tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but Vincenzo Preziosi came close and blocked it.

71'

Casimiro Seguna sent in the freekick. Benard Ripard used his fists to clear the ball.

73'

Mario Inglott stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but Emanuele Matrenza got in the way of the ball.

75'

Gaetano Tortell tried to pass the ball forward but Baldassar Laviera got to the ball first.

76'

Zazu Mercieca took the ball past Gwanni Toledo.

Zazu Mercieca tried to put a low cross but Baldassar Laviera cut it out easily.

77'

Isidoro Pizani had a crack at goal from the freekick. Benard Ripard saved and clutched the ball gratefully to his chest.

79'

Rikkardu Imbroll played a wonderful ball for Kyle Romano, Kyle Romano picked up on the ball before Nikola Smith could cut it out.

Pass by Kyle Romano to Rikkardu Imbroll, Vincenzo Preziosi failed to reach the ball.

Rikkardu Imbroll made a good pass to Ninu Calafiore, Ninu Calafiore took it in his stride before Gerardu Bonett could reach it.

Ninu Calafiore tried to get onto the pass but Oliver Engerer found himself in the way of the ball.

80'

Gaetano Tortell tried to use his skill to go past Baldassar Laviera but Baldassar Laviera block tackled Gaetano Tortell.

81'

Giacomo Bianco directed the ball nicely to Mario Inglott, Mario Inglott trapped the ball nicely before Emanuele Matrenza could intercept.

Mario Inglott crossed the halfway line with the ball , Isidoro Pizani couldn't cut it.

Gwanni Adam moved onto the ball and immediately fired in a curving shot at goal, James Maempel approached too late to tackle him.

But Gwanni Adam put it wide of the goal ... It was a poor effort from Gwanni Adam. He was lacking match sharpness.

86'

Zazu Mercieca dribbled past Baldassar Laviera.

Zazu Mercieca sent in a float cross, Gwanni Toledo couldn't cut it.

James Maempel jumped with Gwanni Adam and won the ball, then headed clear the danger.

87'

Mario Inglott's corner was cut out easily by the opposition.

88'

Gaetano Tortell tried to dribble past Baldassar Laviera but Baldassar Laviera didn't allow.

91'

Gaetano Tortell tried to get onto the pass but Baldassar Laviera made a great interception.

93'

Gerardu Bonett dribbled past Rikkardu Imbroll.

Gerardu Bonett moved the ball forward for Vincenzo Preziosi, Kyle Romano failed to intercept the pass.

Vincenzo Preziosi tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he was under pressure from Rikkardu Imbroll.

94'

Rikkardu Imbroll escaped from the challenge of Zazu Mercieca and bent it from long range.

Benard Ripard tipped the ball round the post.

95'

Baldassar Laviera laid it forward to James Maempel, Zazu Mercieca failed to reach the ball.

James Maempel tried to skip past Gaetano Tortell but Gaetano Tortell blocked James Maempel in a good, clean tackle.

End Match Valletta F.C. 3 - 1 Zejtun rangers