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

2'

The referee reached into his pocket and showed a yellow card to Oliver Engerer.

Mario Inglott tried to loft the ball to a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he had been pressured by Wenzu Montalto.

3'

Zazu Mercieca struck a long range piledriver past Serafino Valenza .

Zazu Mercieca left Daniele Sapienza with an easy save.

4'

Gerardu Bonett tried to chip the ball forward but The ball bounced off Teodoro Cristiano.

7'

Zachary Anastasi tried to dribble past Giacomo Bianco but Giacomo Bianco denied.

8'

Gerardu Bonett was pressed by Fabio Stilon but he evaded the challenge and shot a hopeful chance from long-range.

But Gerardu Bonett sent the ball wide of the mark ... It was an unbelievable miss.

13'

Dionigi Larosa played a great ball for Fabio Stilon, Fabio Stilon picked up on the ball before Gaetano Tortell could cut it out.

Fabio Stilon tried to jink past Zazu Mercieca but Zazu Mercieca blocked Fabio Stilon in a good, clean tackle.

18'

Fabio Stilon skipped easily past the challenge of Vincenzo Preziosi.

Fabio Stilon tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he was under too much pressure from Gerardu Bonett.

19'

Fabio Stilon knocked a lovely ball for Matteo Herrera, Matteo Herrera took possession of the ball before Vincenzo Preziosi could cut it out.

Matteo Herrera had shrugged off the challenge of Gerardu Bonett and hit towards goal from 30 yards out.

Benard Ripard blocked the shot.

20'

Gaetano Tortell showed Dionigi Larosa a clean set of heels.

Gaetano Tortell put a float cross over Serafino Valenza in to the far post.

Gwanni Adam challenged Matteo Herrera for a heading, then headed at goal.

But Gwanni Adam blazed it over the bar ... He hung his head in shame for missing what was such an easy chance.

21'

Gerardu Bonett tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but Teodoro Cristiano cut it out.

22'

Vincenzo Preziosi tried to loft the ball to a team-mate but The ball bounced off Serafino Valenza.

23'

Gerardu Bonett shot from 30 yards. Teodoro Cristiano failed to charge down the shot.

Daniele Sapienza made a save.

25'

Gaetano Tortell skipped easily past Dionigi Larosa.

Gaetano Tortell bent it from medium range. Serafino Valenza approached too late to tackle him.

Gaetano Tortell sent the ball past Daniele Sapienza to back of the net ... Gaetano Tortell capped an excellent move. GOAL!!! ... He ran over to the fans with his arms aloft !

Ħamrun Spartans 0 - 1 Valletta F.C.

26'

Gerardu Bonett went across to take the corner but it was cut out easily by the opposition.

27'

Dionigi Larosa played the ball long looking for a team-mate but The ball was touched on by Zazu Mercieca.

28'

Fabio Stilon lobbed the ball into the penalty area towards Guglielmo Trionfi, Guglielmo Trionfi brought the ball down well before Vincenzo Preziosi could cut it out.

Lobbed goalwards by Guglielmo Trionfi but Oliver Engerer got himself between the ball and goal.

30'

Giacomo Bianco tried to pass it long to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he was under pressure from Wenzu Montalto.

31'

Zachary Anastasi tried to play it past Mario Inglott but Mario Inglott blocked Zachary Anastasi.

34'

Gerardu Bonett knocked a lovely ball for Gaetano Tortell, Gaetano Tortell latched onto the ball before Dionigi Larosa could cut it out.

Gaetano Tortell was pressed by Serafino Valenza but he evaded the challenge and shot a hopeful chance from 20 yards.

But Gaetano Tortell effort went inches wide ... He buried his face in his hands.

35'

Wenzu Montalto tried to loft the ball to a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he was under too much pressure from Mario Inglott.

37'

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

Vincenzo Preziosi played a great ball for Gwanni Adam, Gwanni Adam picked up on the ball before Fabio Stilon could cut it out.

Gwanni Adam made a pass to Giacomo Bianco, Giacomo Bianco took possession of the ball before Guglielmo Trionfi could cut it out.

Giacomo Bianco found a perfect spot and shot. Matteo Herrera didn't read the game well enough to block it.

Daniele Sapienza tipped the ball round the post.

38'

Gaetano Tortell tried to hit it long to a team-mate but Wenzu Montalto got to the ball first.

42'

The referee reached into his pocket and pulled out a yellow card for Dionigi Larosa.

43'

Wenzu Montalto block tackled Gaetano Tortell before Gaetano Tortell attempted to fire off a shot from long range.

44'

Amedeo Falzon lost the ball to Dionigi Larosa's block tackle before Amedeo Falzon attempted to deliver the ball.

45'

Gaetano Tortell went by the challenge of Serafino Valenza.

Dionigi Larosa could not stop Gaetano Tortell going past him.

Gaetano Tortell found a gap and flicked it goalwards. Matteo Herrera didn't read the game well enough to block it.

Gaetano Tortell put it horribly wide ... He hung his head in shame for missing what was such an easy chance.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The teams went in for their half-time break which Ħamrun Spartans were unfortunate to go in behind.Ħamrun Spartans had 41% possession in the match, while Valletta F.C. had 59%. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

46'

Matteo Herrera received a yellow card.

47'

Gaetano Tortell passed the ball to Zazu Mercieca, Zazu Mercieca trapped the ball nicely before Dionigi Larosa could intercept.

Zazu Mercieca tried to jink past Serafino Valenza but Serafino Valenza took the ball away from Zazu Mercieca.

48'

Gerardu Bonett tried to curl one in from long range but Teodoro Cristiano cleared the ball.

49'

Fabio Stilon attempted to lift the ball forward but it was a poor ball as he had been pressured by Vincenzo Preziosi.

51'

Gerardu Bonett dribbled past Teodoro Cristiano.

Gerardu Bonett knocked a lovely ball for Amedeo Falzon, Amedeo Falzon latched onto the ball before Fabio Stilon could cut it out.

Amedeo Falzon lost his man and found himself with plenty of room and struck it at goal. Matteo Herrera approached too late to tackle him.

But Amedeo Falzon put it wide of the goal ... He hung his head in shame for missing what was such an easy chance.

53'

Mario Inglott sent the ball flying towards goal from 40 yards. Wenzu Montalto failed to block the shot.

But Mario Inglott put it wide of the goal ... He was angry with himself for missing that chance.

55'

Swerving shot by Zazu Mercieca from long range. Wenzu Montalto failed to charge down the shot.

Zazu Mercieca put it clean over the bar ... It was a terrible miss.

56'

Gerardu Bonett tried to make a long pass to a team-mate but Zachary Anastasi got in the way of the ball.

60'

A long ball was hit up field by Wenzu Montalto,Mario Inglott failed to reach the ball.

Miguel Sillato tried to head the ball forward for a team-mate but Oliver Engerer made it across to block the header.

62'

Giacomo Bianco had the chance to score from long range but Wenzu Montalto succesfully won the ball from him.

63'

Gaetano Tortell tried to twist past Teodoro Cristiano but Teodoro Cristiano block tackled Gaetano Tortell.

64'

Gaetano Tortell jinked confidently past Edoardo Leonardis.

Gaetano Tortell powered past Serafino Valenza!.

Gaetano Tortell smashed the ball towards the top corner but Matteo Herrera hoofed the ball clear.

67'

Mario Inglott tried to loft the ball to a team-mate but The ball was touched on by Wenzu Montalto.

69'

Gerardu Bonett hit it high and hard towards goal from 30 yards. Teodoro Cristiano didn't read the game well enough to block it.

Gerardu Bonett put it horribly wide ... It was a terrible miss.

72'

Gaetano Tortell played the ball to Zazu Mercieca's feet, Zazu Mercieca took it in his stride before Serafino Valenza could cut it out.

Zazu Mercieca delivered the ball to Gaetano Tortell, Gaetano Tortell took possession of the ball before Dionigi Larosa could reach it.

Gaetano Tortell delivered a low cross, Serafino Valenza couldn't cut out the pass.

Giacomo Bianco played the ball forward right away. Guglielmo Trionfi couldn't reach it.

Gerardu Bonett faked a shot before cutting Matteo Herrera in a different direction.

Good play by Gerardu Bonett in making himself some space and attempted a thunderous drive. Guglielmo Trionfi failed to block the shot.

Daniele Sapienza shouldn't have been beaten from that angle ... Gerardu Bonett scored. It was a fantastic move and finish !!! ... He kissed the badge on his shirt !

Ħamrun Spartans 0 - 2 Valletta F.C.

73'

Gerardu Bonett bent it from long range. Teodoro Cristiano approached too late to tackle him.

But Gerardu Bonett put it high and wide ... He should have kicked himself for missing what was such an easy chance.

74'

Dionigi Larosa tried to move the ball forward but he misjudged the pass as he had been pressured by Zazu Mercieca.

76'

Gaetano Tortell fed the high ball through to Amedeo Falzon, Serafino Valenza missed his interception.

Amedeo Falzon made a pass to Vincenzo Preziosi, the ball was picked up by Vincenzo Preziosi before Guglielmo Trionfi could reach it.

Vincenzo Preziosi twisted past Matteo Herrera.

Vincenzo Preziosi lost his man and found himself with plenty of room and shot. Guglielmo Trionfi approached too late to clear the danger.

Daniele Sapienza strayed off his line ... Vincenzo Preziosi scored. It was a fantastic move and finish !!! ... The fans were ecstatic !

Ħamrun Spartans 0 - 3 Valletta F.C.

78'

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

79'

Gaetano Tortell skipped easily past the challenge of Serafino Valenza.

Gaetano Tortell tried to lob the keeper from a distance. Dionigi Larosa couldn't reach it.

But Gaetano Tortell sent it far too high ... He's kicked himself for missing that chance.

82'

Giacomo Bianco gave the corner straight to the opposition.

86'

Zazu Mercieca tried to dart past Dionigi Larosa but Dionigi Larosa cleanly tackled the ball.

89'

Corner taken by Zazu Mercieca.

Guglielmo Trionfi won the aerial challenge against Oliver Engerer, then headed the ball clear.

90'

Zazu Mercieca hit a long ball towards Gwanni Adam in the area, the ball was picked up by Gwanni Adam before Zachary Anastasi could cut it out.

Gwanni Adam shielded the ball from Matteo Herrera and hit a fierce shot.

Gwanni Adam put it horribly wide ... He should have kicked himself for missing what was such an easy chance.

92'

Gerardu Bonett looked to play the ball long to a team-mate but Fabio Stilon found himself in the way of the ball.

95'

Pass by Gerardu Bonett to Vincenzo Preziosi, Fabio Stilon stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Vincenzo Preziosi played a lovely ball for Gerardu Bonett, Gerardu Bonett took possession of the ball before Teodoro Cristiano could reach it.

Gerardu Bonett made a good pass to Gwanni Adam, Fabio Stilon failed to intercept the pass.

Gwanni Adam found a gap and hit it high and hard towards goal. Guglielmo Trionfi failed to block the shot.

Daniele Sapienza pushed it away.

End Match Ħamrun Spartans 0 - 3 Valletta F.C.