Welcome to the match between Sliema villa and Valletta F.C.

1'

Marcello Geraldi lifted the corner kick into the area but it was cleared by the opposition.

3'

Feliciano Taliana tried to sprint past Gervasio Diamantino but Feliciano Taliana lost the ball to Gervasio Diamantino.

4'

Ferdinando Valenzia tried to use his skill to go past Zazu Mercieca but Zazu Mercieca block tackled Ferdinando Valenzia.

5'

Paolo Gulia failed in his attempt to dribble past Giacomo Bianco.

6'

Feliciano Taliana unleashed a fierce drive high at goal from 35 yards but the shot was charged down by Mario Inglott.

7'

Tiziano Montalto got past Mario Inglott with ease.

Tiziano Montalto tried to play it past Giacomo Bianco but failed.

8'

Tiziano Montalto passed the ball to Paolo Gulia, Paolo Gulia took it in his stride before Mario Inglott could intercept.

Paolo Gulia crossed the ball low into the box, Giacomo Bianco failed to intercept the pass.

Crispino Samuel aimed a one touch pass to his right. Nikola Smith failed to intercept the pass.

Leonardu Franco hit a hopeful looking shot. Oliver Engerer approached too late to clear the danger.

Benard Ripard gathered the ball safely.

9'

Gerardu Bonett unleashed a fierce drive high at goal from 35 yards but Marcello Geraldi got himself between the ball and goal.

11'

Eusebio Cutugno hit the ball forward to Ferdinando Valenzia, Ferdinando Valenzia picked up on the ball before Zazu Mercieca could reach it.

Ferdinando Valenzia had the chance to score from long range but Gaetano Tortell made an crucial challenge!.

13'

Mario Inglott knuckled the ball from a free kick. It went over the wall then dipped immediately into the back of the net. Cristoforo Tirchett tried to save but he couldn. ...

Sliema villa 0 - 1 Valletta F.C.

15'

Gerardu Bonett got past Marcello Geraldi.

Gerardu Bonett played a wonderful ball for Gervasio Diamantino, Gervasio Diamantino latched onto the ball before Feliciano Taliana could intercept.

Gervasio Diamantino curled the ball in at goal from distance but Marcello Geraldi made the clearance.

16'

Leonardu Franco was shown a yellow card.

Valentino Billion hit it hard with the outside of his foot from 30 yards. Gervasio Diamantino approached too late to tackle him.

But it was horribly wide of the target ... He held his head in his hands.

17'

Ferdinando Valenzia had shrugged off the challenge of Zazu Mercieca and shot a hopeful chance from long-range.

Benard Ripard did well to parry it.

18'

Tiziano Montalto took the ball past Gaetano Tortell.

Tiziano Montalto played a perfect pass for Paolo Gulia, Paolo Gulia took it in his stride before Mario Inglott could cut it out.

Paolo Gulia delivered a float cross, Giacomo Bianco failed to intercept the pass.

Valentino Billion connected with a diving header for a goal, Nikola Smith approached too late to head the ball clear.

However, the ball drifted wide of the goal by Valentino Billion ... He held his head in his hands.

20'

Ferdinando Valenzia dribbled past Gaetano Tortell.

Ferdinando Valenzia tried to get the cross in but Zazu Mercieca did well to pick out and intercept that cross.

22'

Giacomo Bianco ran up to take the corner.

Amedeo Falzon got well above Nathaniel Faenza to win the ball, then headed it across the goal.

Cristoforo Tirchett did well to parry it.

24'

Paolo Gulia took the corner kick but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

25'

Gerardu Bonett went by the challenge of Feliciano Taliana.

Gerardu Bonett dribbled past Marcello Geraldi.

Gerardu Bonett tried to get onto the pass but Leonardu Franco did well to pick out and intercept that pass.

26'

Marcello Geraldi played a lovely ball for Feliciano Taliana, Gervasio Diamantino stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Feliciano Taliana was pressed by Gerardu Bonett but he evaded the challenge and hit a speculative effort from 35 yards.

But Feliciano Taliana sent it wide of the goal ... He hung his head in shame for missing what was such an easy chance.

29'

Gaetano Tortell made an attempt to pass the ball forward but Eusebio Cutugno got in the way of the ball.

30'

Leonardu Franco received the red card for his professional foul.

31'

Poor corner kick by Oliver Engerer. He sent the corner straight to the opposition.

32'

Gerardu Bonett hit the ball forward to Gervasio Diamantino, Gervasio Diamantino picked up on the ball before Feliciano Taliana could reach it.

Marcello Geraldi could not stop Gervasio Diamantino going past him.

Gervasio Diamantino made an attempt to move the ball forward but Feliciano Taliana read the game well to intercept the ball.

34'

Gerardu Bonett dribbled past Eusebio Cutugno.

Gerardu Bonett struck a medium range piledriver. Ferdinando Valenzia wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

However, the ball drifted harmlessly wide by Gerardu Bonett ... He held his head in his hands.

35'

Ferdinando Valenzia played it confidently past Gaetano Tortell.

Ferdinando Valenzia tried to cross into the box but he got too much purchase on it as he had been pressured by Zazu Mercieca.

37'

Amedeo Falzon received a yellow card.

38'

Tiziano Montalto received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Eusebio Cutugno, Mario Inglott couldn't cut out the pass.

Tiziano Montalto looked to play the ball long to a team-mate but Giacomo Bianco did well to spot and intercept the pass.

39'

Zazu Mercieca went in with a successful block tackle on Ferdinando Valenzia before Ferdinando Valenzia tried to pass the ball.

41'

Zazu Mercieca stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but Eusebio Cutugno intercepted but couldn't control.

42'

Oliver Engerer lifted the corner into the area from the corner kick.

Marcello Geraldi got up above Amedeo Falzon and the ball was cleared.

44'

Gerardu Bonett passed along the floor for Gervasio Diamantino to pick it up, Crispino Samuel missed his interception.

Gervasio Diamantino tried to twist past Feliciano Taliana but Feliciano Taliana robbed Gervasio Diamantino.

45'

Gaetano Tortell skipped easily past Ferdinando Valenzia.

Gaetano Tortell sent in a float cross, Eusebio Cutugno missed his interception.

Amedeo Falzon out-jumped Nathaniel Faenza, then hit the ball with his head toward the goal.

The ball went high into the stand behind the goal ... He hung his head in shame for missing what was such an easy chance.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The referee blew for the end of the half which Sliema villa were unfortunate to go in behind.Sliema villa had 53% possession in the match, while Valletta F.C. had 47%. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

47'

Zazu Mercieca took the ball past Eusebio Cutugno.

From medium range, Zazu Mercieca bent the ball towards goal but Ferdinando Valenzia removed the danger.

48'

Gerardu Bonett played it confidently past Marcello Geraldi.

From medium range, Gerardu Bonett bent the ball towards goal but Feliciano Taliana made the clearance.

50'

Poor corner kick by Giacomo Bianco. He sent the corner straight to the opposition.

52'

Ferdinando Valenzia tried to hit it long to a team-mate but The ball came off Gaetano Tortell.

54'

The referee showed Amedeo Falzon the red card.

Tiziano Montalto played it past Zazu Mercieca.

Tiziano Montalto sent the ball flying over Gaetano Tortell towards goal from distance.

The ball went high into the stand behind the goal ... It was a poor effort from Tiziano Montalto. He was lacking match sharpness.

55'

The referee reached into his pocket and pulled out a yellow card for Gervasio Diamantino.

Ferdinando Valenzia knocked a lovely ball for Eusebio Cutugno, Zazu Mercieca stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Eusebio Cutugno skipped easily past the challenge of Gaetano Tortell.

Eusebio Cutugno tried to cross the halfway line with the ball but it was a poor ball as he was under too much pressure from Zazu Mercieca.

56'

Gaetano Tortell made an attempt to pass the ball to a team-mate but Eusebio Cutugno blocked it.

58'

Gerardu Bonett tried to twist past Feliciano Taliana but Gerardu Bonett lost the ball to Feliciano Taliana's block tackle.

60'

Tiziano Montalto span past Giacomo Bianco.

Tiziano Montalto directed the ball nicely past Mario Inglott to Paolo Gulia.

A float cross was delivered by Paolo Gulia, Giacomo Bianco missed his interception.

Ferdinando Valenzia got above Nikola Smith to win the ball, then headed the ball upfield.

Valentino Billion shot with a bicycle kick. Oliver Engerer couldn't reach it.

Benard Ripard failed to save ... Valentino Billion scored an excellent goal !!! ... He kissed the badge on his shirt !

Sliema villa 1 - 1 Valletta F.C.

61'

Marcello Geraldi played a lovely ball for Feliciano Taliana, Feliciano Taliana latched onto the ball before Gervasio Diamantino could reach it.

Feliciano Taliana played a lovely ball for Valentino Billion, Gerardu Bonett couldn't reach it.

Valentino Billion shot for the top corner but the shot clattered off Oliver Engerer.

63'

Tiziano Montalto knocked a lovely ball for Paolo Gulia, Paolo Gulia took possession of the ball before Oliver Engerer could reach it.

Paolo Gulia tried to cross the ball low but he misjudged the cross as he was under too much pressure from Mario Inglott.

64'

Eusebio Cutugno tried to dribble past Mario Inglott but Eusebio Cutugno lost out to Mario Inglott.

65'

Tiziano Montalto tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but Mario Inglott came close and blocked it.

66'

Gervasio Diamantino received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Gerardu Bonett, the ball was picked up by Gervasio Diamantino before Feliciano Taliana could intercept.

Gervasio Diamantino tried to get onto the pass but he got too much purchase on it as he was under pressure from Marcello Geraldi.

67'

Tiziano Montalto passed along the floor for Paolo Gulia to pick it up, Paolo Gulia took it in his stride before Mario Inglott could reach it.

Paolo Gulia tried to dribble past Giacomo Bianco but Giacomo Bianco block tackled Paolo Gulia.

68'

Ferdinando Valenzia tried to lob the ball forward but The ball came off Zazu Mercieca.

71'

Crispino Samuel swung the corner kick into the box. The goalkeeper punched the ball clear.

73'

Zazu Mercieca made an attempt to pass the ball to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he was under pressure from Paolo Gulia.

75'

Ferdinando Valenzia faked a pass then cut Zazu Mercieca in a different direction.

Ferdinando Valenzia tried to twist past Gaetano Tortell but Gaetano Tortell dispossessed Ferdinando Valenzia.

76'

Nathaniel Faenza tried to take the ball past Gaetano Tortell but Gaetano Tortell didn't allow.

78'

Gervasio Diamantino tried to get past Feliciano Taliana but Gervasio Diamantino lost out to Feliciano Taliana.

80'

Giacomo Bianco lifted the corner into the area from the corner kick.

Gwanni Adam got above Paolo Gulia to win the ball, then headed the ball upfield.

A spectacular looking overhead kick from Nikola Smith but Nathaniel Faenza managed to block the shot.

82'

Giacomo Bianco hit the ball forward to Mario Inglott, Paolo Gulia tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Mario Inglott crossed the ball low and hard, Tiziano Montalto couldn't reach it.

Gaetano Tortell passed instantly to his left. The ball evaded Nathaniel Faenza.

Giacomo Bianco had a crack at goal but Marcello Geraldi scrambled the ball away.

84'

Gerardu Bonett tried to play a long ball but Feliciano Taliana intercepted but couldn't control.

86'

Paolo Gulia tried an audacious lob from 30 yards but Mario Inglott made the clearance.

88'

Paolo Gulia took the ball past Mario Inglott.

Paolo Gulia fired off a medium-ranged shot but the shot clattered off Giacomo Bianco.

89'

Nikola Smith hit a fierce shot from 40 yards but the shot was charged down by Eusebio Cutugno.

90'

Giacomo Bianco took the ball past Paolo Gulia.

Giacomo Bianco attempted to loft the ball to a team-mate but The ball was touched on by Tiziano Montalto.

End Match Sliema villa 1 - 1 Valletta F.C.