Welcome to the match between Ħamrun Spartans and Zebbug city

1'

Frangisk Matrenza powered past Serafino Valenza!.

Frangisk Matrenza twisted past Dionigi Larosa.

Frangisk Matrenza got free in the penalty area and attempted a thunderous drive. Guglielmo Trionfi wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

But Frangisk Matrenza put it wide of the goal ... He's kicked himself for missing that chance.

2'

Vittor Monteforte received a yellow card.

Fabio Stilon chipped the ball into the penalty area towards Miguel Sillato, Miguel Sillato brought the ball down well before Matteo Petroni could intercept.

Miguel Sillato found himself in some space and smashed the ball towards the top corner. Bonifacio Querci couldn't reach it.

But Miguel Sillato sent it wide of the goal ... He was disappointed with that glaring miss.

3'

Guzeppi Laviera laid it forward to Matteo Petroni, Matteo Petroni took it in his stride before Zachary Anastasi could intercept.

Matteo Petroni dribbled confidently past Wenzu Montalto.

Matteo Petroni tried to swing in a float cross but he overhit the cross as he had been pressured by Zachary Anastasi.

7'

Teodoro Cristiano sprinted past James Spagniol.

Teodoro Cristiano made an attempt to pass the ball forward but The ball came off Ignazio Serge.

15'

James Spagniol whipped in the corner.

Michael Satariano had the beating in the air of Guglielmo Trionfi, then had a header for a goal.

But it went over the bar ... He should have hit the target at least.

16'

Guzeppi Laviera made a pass to Matteo Petroni, the ball was picked up by Matteo Petroni before Wenzu Montalto could cut it out.

Matteo Petroni tried a medium range effort but the shot cannoned off Zachary Anastasi.

17'

James Spagniol powered past Teodoro Cristiano!.

James Spagniol blasted a banana shot from outside of the area. Fabio Stilon couldn't reach it.

Daniele Sapienza watched it sail harmlessly over ... It was a poor miss from James Spagniol. He looked like he was short of match practice.

20'

Frangisk Matrenza tried to play it past Serafino Valenza but Serafino Valenza blocked Frangisk Matrenza in a good, clean tackle.

22'

Fabio Stilon made an attempt to move the ball forward but The ball was touched on by Ignazio Serge.

24'

Serafino Valenza had the strength to hold off Ignazio Serge.

Serafino Valenza sent the ball flying over James Spagniol towards goal from distance.

You would have needed two keepers to save that one!! ... Serafino Valenza found the net !!! ... He kissed the badge on his shirt !

Ħamrun Spartans 1 - 0 Zebbug city

25'

Fabio Stilon played a wonderful ball for Teodoro Cristiano, the ball was picked up by Teodoro Cristiano before Ignazio Serge could intercept.

Teodoro Cristiano tried to jink past James Spagniol but James Spagniol won the ball from Teodoro Cristiano.

27'

Ignazio Serge delivered the ball to James Spagniol, Teodoro Cristiano tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

James Spagniol had shrugged off the challenge of Fabio Stilon and put some curve on the shot from 20 yards.

But it was well wide from James Spagniol ... He's kicked himself for missing that chance.

28'

Guzeppi Laviera made an attempt to pass the ball to a team-mate but Wenzu Montalto blocked it.

30'

Ignazio Serge could not stop a confident Teodoro Cristiano going past him.

Teodoro Cristiano escaped from the challenge of James Spagniol and hit it hard with the outside of his foot from 20 yards.

Paolo Scarpello gathered the ball safely.

33'

Fabio Stilon lifted the ball towards Serafino Valenza in the area, Serafino Valenza took an excellent first touch before Ignazio Serge could reach it.

Serafino Valenza looked certain to score but Michael Satariano gave him no space to manoeuvre.

34'

Ignazio Serge attempted to feed the high ball but The ball bounced off Teodoro Cristiano.

35'

Bonifacio Querci swung the corner kick into the box. The goalkeeper punched the ball clear.

38'

Giustino Palmier gave the corner straight to the opposition.

39'

Guzeppi Laviera lofted the ball over to Giustino Palmier, Wenzu Montalto failed to reach the ball.

Guglielmo Trionfi was outpaced by Giustino Palmier.

Giustino Palmier found himself with plenty of time and shot. Matteo Herrera failed to charge down the shot.

Daniele Sapienza failed to clear the ball away ... Giustino Palmier scored. Super finish !!! ... He ran over to the fans with his arms aloft !

Ħamrun Spartans 1 - 1 Zebbug city

40'

Guzeppi Laviera tried to play it past Wenzu Montalto but Wenzu Montalto didn't allow.

41'

Matteo Petroni made an attempt to move the ball forward but Wenzu Montalto intercepted but couldn't control.

42'

Guzeppi Laviera tried to chip the ball forward but Fabio Stilon blocked it.

43'

Frangisk Matrenza played the ball to Severino Mompalao's feet, the ball was picked up by Severino Mompalao before Dionigi Larosa could intercept.

Severino Mompalao struck a long range piledriver!. Serafino Valenza didn't read the game well enough to block it.

Daniele Sapienza gathered the ball safely.

44'

James Spagniol tried to jink past Fabio Stilon but Fabio Stilon succesfully won the ball from James Spagniol.

45'

Severino Mompalao played the ball to Frangisk Matrenza's feet, Frangisk Matrenza took it in his stride before Serafino Valenza could cut it out.

Frangisk Matrenza crossed the ball high into the box, Dionigi Larosa tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Guglielmo Trionfi won the ball in the air from Vittor Monteforte, then headed clear the danger.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The teams went in for their half-time break which and we are all square. .Ħamrun Spartans had 39% possession in the match, while Zebbug city had 61%. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

46'

Dionigi Larosa lost the ball to Severino Mompalao's block tackle before Dionigi Larosa tried to get onto the pass.

48'

Fabio Stilon failed in his attempt to skip past James Spagniol.

49'

Zachary Anastasi tried his luck from 30 yards but Matteo Petroni hoofed the ball clear.

50'

Ignazio Serge delivered the ball to James Spagniol, Teodoro Cristiano failed to intercept the pass.

James Spagniol tried to score from medium range but Fabio Stilon made the last ditch tackle.

51'

Frangisk Matrenza attempted to feed the high ball but Serafino Valenza closed in and intercepted the ball.

54'

James Spagniol played the ball to Ignazio Serge's feet, Teodoro Cristiano couldn't cut out the pass.

Fabio Stilon block tackled Ignazio Serge before Ignazio Serge attempted to deliver the ball.

55'

Matteo Herrera whipped in the freekick. It went just wide by Matteo Herrera.

56'

James Spagniol directed the ball to Guzeppi Laviera, Teodoro Cristiano missed his interception.

Guzeppi Laviera delivered the ball to Ignazio Serge, Ignazio Serge took possession of the ball before Fabio Stilon could intercept.

Ignazio Serge found a perfect spot and struck it at goal. Guglielmo Trionfi failed to charge down the shot.

Ignazio Serge was close, but the ball went just over the top of the bar ... He dropped to his knees.

58'

Fabio Stilon tried to skip past James Spagniol but James Spagniol denied.

59'

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

61'

James Spagniol attempted to pass it high to a team-mate but Teodoro Cristiano intercepted but couldn't control the ball.

62'

Guzeppi Laviera tried a long range effort. Wenzu Montalto couldn't reach it.

However, the ball drifted wide of the goal by Guzeppi Laviera ... He's kicked himself for missing that chance.

64'

James Spagniol chipped it forward to Vittor Monteforte, Teodoro Cristiano couldn't reach it.

Vittor Monteforte had shrugged off the challenge of Guglielmo Trionfi and hit a hopeful looking shot.

Daniele Sapienza was very disappointed to be beaten at his near post ... A goal was scored by Vittor Monteforte !!! ... He dived onto the grass with arms and legs outstretched !

Ħamrun Spartans 1 - 2 Zebbug city

66'

Frangisk Matrenza passed along the floor for Guzeppi Laviera to pick it up, Guzeppi Laviera picked up on the ball before Dionigi Larosa could reach it.

Guzeppi Laviera got the float cross in from the wing, Serafino Valenza couldn't cut it.

Giustino Palmier got well above Matteo Herrera to win the ball but the ball went bad.

67'

Fabio Stilon hit towards goal from 30 yards out. Ignazio Serge didn't read the game well enough to block it.

But Fabio Stilon couldn't direct it goalwards ... It was an epic miss.

69'

Dionigi Larosa tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but Giustino Palmier found himself in the way of the ball.

72'

Guzeppi Laviera played a great ball for Matteo Petroni, Matteo Petroni took it in his stride before Wenzu Montalto could reach it.

Matteo Petroni put a float cross over Zachary Anastasi in to the far post.

Giustino Palmier rose bravely above Guglielmo Trionfi to win the ball, then made an attacking header.

The ball went past Daniele Sapienza in the back of the net ... Giustino Palmier capped an excellent move. GOAL!!! ... He performed a backflip !!

Ħamrun Spartans 1 - 3 Zebbug city

74'

Dionigi Larosa made an attempt to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but The ball was touched on by Severino Mompalao.

75'

Guzeppi Laviera tried to play it past Wenzu Montalto but Wenzu Montalto won the ball from Guzeppi Laviera.

78'

Frangisk Matrenza tried to lob the ball forward but The ball cannoned off Serafino Valenza.

80'

Dionigi Larosa looked to play the ball long to Matteo Herrera, Matteo Herrera trapped the ball nicely before Vittor Monteforte could reach it.

Good play by Matteo Herrera in making himself some space and had a go on goal. Bonifacio Querci didn't read the game well enough to block it.

Paolo Scarpello got himself in front of the shot.

82'

James Spagniol flicked the ball over Fabio Stilon's head !.

James Spagniol smashed the ball towards the top corner from 20 yards. Teodoro Cristiano approached too late to tackle him.

Daniele Sapienza did well to tip it round the post.

83'

Ignazio Serge powered past Teodoro Cristiano!.

Ignazio Serge used his skill to go past Fabio Stilon.

Ignazio Serge blasted the ball towards the top corner from a distance. Teodoro Cristiano couldn't reach it.

But Ignazio Serge sent the ball high into the stands ... It was a dismal effort, he never should have missed.

86'

James Spagniol made an attempt to direct the ball to a team-mate but Teodoro Cristiano came close and blocked it.

87'

Ignazio Serge passed a long ball into the area looking for Giustino Palmier, Giustino Palmier latched onto the ball before Guglielmo Trionfi could reach it.

Giustino Palmier found himself with plenty of time and smashed the ball towards the top corner. Matteo Herrera approached too late to clear the danger.

Daniele Sapienza was badly positioned ... A goal was scored by Giustino Palmier !!! ... He pointed towards the sky !

Ħamrun Spartans 1 - 4 Zebbug city

88'

Zachary Anastasi tried to feed the high ball but Matteo Petroni closed in and intercepted the ball.

89'

James Spagniol attempted a thunderous drive from 35 yards. Fabio Stilon failed to charge down the shot.

It went just wide by James Spagniol ... He dropped to his knees.

90'

Frangisk Matrenza played the ball to James Spagniol's feet, James Spagniol trapped the ball nicely before Serafino Valenza could reach it.

James Spagniol tried to make a long pass to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he was under pressure from Dionigi Larosa.

91'

Ignazio Serge tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but Dionigi Larosa intercepted but couldn't control.

92'

The referee showed Guglielmo Trionfi a yellow card.

93'

James Spagniol tried to play it past Teodoro Cristiano but Teodoro Cristiano dispossessed James Spagniol.

94'

Matteo Petroni escaped from the challenge of Wenzu Montalto and shot from 30 yards.

But it went over the bar ... It was a poor miss from Matteo Petroni. He looked like he was short of match practice.

End Match Ħamrun Spartans 1 - 4 Zebbug city