Welcome to the match between Sliema town and Tarxien rangers

1'

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

3'

Massimiliano They tried to sprint past Cipriano Deguara but Cipriano Deguara denied.

5'

Cipriano Deguara gave the corner straight to the opposition.

6'

Erin Ponz tried to loft the ball to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he was under pressure from Ivo Faenza.

7'

Sean Rossetti skipped past the challenge of Raffaele Robert.

Sean Rossetti centred the ball, Gerardu Cachia tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Dionigi Francalanza ran onto the ball and struck the volley.

Grazzju Bonavita saved and clutched the ball gratefully to his chest.

8'

Erin Ponz played a wonderful ball for Bronislao Borg, Bronislao Borg took it in his stride before Raffaele Robert could reach it.

Bronislao Borg put a low cross, Gerardu Cachia tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Cipriano Deguara moved onto the ball and immediately fired in a shot but Ivo Faenza cleared the ball to safety.

10'

Erin Ponz played a wonderful ball for Sean Rossetti, Nathaniel Camilleri couldn't cut it.

Sean Rossetti tried to hit the ball forward to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he was under pressure from Gerardu Cachia.

11'

Gerardu Cachia tried to take the ball past Edwardu Ricca but Edwardu Ricca blocked Gerardu Cachia in a good, clean tackle.

13'

Erin Ponz picked up Sean Rossetti's excellent ball, Gerardu Cachia tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Erin Ponz tried to play it past Raffaele Robert but Raffaele Robert blocked Erin Ponz.

14'

Gerardu Cachia made an attempt to deliver the ball to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he was under pressure from Sean Rossetti.

15'

Massimiliano They tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he was under pressure from Sean Rossetti.

16'

Sean Rossetti tried to hit the ball forward to a team-mate but The ball bounced off Gerardu Cachia.

20'

Raffaele Robert was injured and had to go off.

Miguel Galdies replaced the injured Raffaele Robert.

Tommaso Battaglia tried to get onto the pass but Jeremy Diacono made a great interception.

21'

Massimiliano They had the chance to score from long range but Cipriano Deguara did well to close down the space.

22'

Miguel Galdies attempted to loft the ball to a team-mate but Bronislao Borg showed great composure in intercepting the ball.

23'

The referee showed Jeremy Diacono a yellow card.

Miguel Galdies tried to pass it long to a team-mate but Sean Rossetti closed in and intercepted the ball.

24'

Tommaso Battaglia dribbled past Massimiliano They.

Tommaso Battaglia floated it into the area, Jeremy Diacono couldn't cut it.

Gulju Vella got ahead of Gori Padovani to win the ball, then headed clear the danger.

25'

Gulju Vella tried to dart past Sean Rossetti but Gulju Vella lost out to Sean Rossetti.

32'

Jeremy Diacono stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he had been pressured by Tommaso Battaglia.

33'

Nathaniel Camilleri attempted to play a long ball but he misjudged the pass as he had been pressured by Edwardu Ricca.

34'

Erin Ponz passed along the floor for Sean Rossetti to pick it up, Sean Rossetti took possession of the ball before Gerardu Cachia could cut it out.

Sean Rossetti tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he was under too much pressure from Miguel Galdies.

36'

Erin Ponz took the ball past Gerardu Cachia.

Erin Ponz delivered the ball in from wide, Miguel Galdies couldn't cut out the pass.

Gori Padovani dived onto the ball towards the goal but Gulju Vella headed the ball clear.

37'

Gerardu Cachia attempted to lift the ball forward but he overhit the pass as he had been pressured by Sean Rossetti.

38'

Erin Ponz hit a speculative effort from 30 yards but the shot was charged down by Gerardu Cachia.

41'

Miguel Galdies tried to get onto the pass but he misjudged the pass as he was under pressure from Erin Ponz.

42'

Erin Ponz blasted a banana shot from long range. Miguel Galdies approached too late to tackle him.

But Erin Ponz sent it wide of the goal ... It was a dismal effort, he never should have missed.

43'

Nathaniel Camilleri unleashed a fierce drive high at goal from 35 yards. Edwardu Ricca couldn't reach it.

Giacomo Rei got up and punched the ball out of danger.

44'

Massimiliano They played a perfect pass for Jeremy Diacono, Tommaso Battaglia couldn't cut it.

Jeremy Diacono got past Cipriano Deguara with ease.

Good play by Jeremy Diacono in making himself some space and hit a hopeful looking shot. Dionigi Francalanza approached too late to clear the danger.

Giacomo Rei was caught out of position ... Jeremy Diacono scored a fantastic goal !!! ... He pointed towards the sky !

Sliema town 0 - 1 Tarxien rangers

45'

Nathaniel Camilleri played a long ball looking for the head of Cristoforo Adami, Cristoforo Adami controlled the ball when bringing it down before Bronislao Borg could reach it.

Cristoforo Adami tried an audacious shot on goal but Dionigi Francalanza cleared the ball to safety.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The teams went in for their half-time break which Tarxien rangers took the lead.Sliema town maintained 47% of possession and 53% for Tarxien rangers. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

47'

Massimiliano They received a yellow card.

Sean Rossetti blocked Miguel Galdies in a good, clean tackle before Miguel Galdies could pass the ball.

48'

Miguel Galdies played a wonderful ball for Gerardu Cachia, Gerardu Cachia trapped the ball nicely before Erin Ponz could cut it out.

Gerardu Cachia jinked confidently past Sean Rossetti.

Gerardu Cachia struck the ball with fury but Dionigi Francalanza got himself between the ball and goal.

50'

Massimiliano They played a high ball into the area looking for Cristoforo Adami, Cristoforo Adami controlled the ball when bringing it down before Tommaso Battaglia could cut it out.

Cristoforo Adami was able to make space and fired off a shot. Leone Rabanti couldn't reach it.

Giacomo Rei couldn't save it ... Cristoforo Adami scored the goal his performance deserved !!! ... He raised a finger to his lips ! He had silenced the opposition fans

Sliema town 0 - 2 Tarxien rangers

51'

Miguel Galdies tried to skip past Sean Rossetti but Sean Rossetti dispossessed Miguel Galdies.

52'

Tommaso Battaglia hit a speculative effort from 30 yards but the shot was blocked by Jeremy Diacono.

54'

Anton Laviera lifted the corner into the area from the corner kick.

Dionigi Francalanza got above Massimiliano They to win the ball, then headed the ball to safety.

55'

Edwardu Ricca tried to dribble past Nunzju Roull but Edwardu Ricca lost out to Nunzju Roull.

58'

Miguel Galdies swiftly put in the freekick. Giacomo Rei did well to get his fingertips to the ball and tip it wide.

59'

Bronislao Borg jinked past Nunzju Roull.

Bronislao Borg tried to play it past Nathaniel Camilleri but Nathaniel Camilleri didn't allow.

61'

Sean Rossetti knocked a lovely ball for Erin Ponz, Gerardu Cachia missed his interception.

Whilst still some way from goal, Erin Ponz tried to lob the keeper but the shot clattered off Miguel Galdies.

62'

Gulju Vella tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but it was well intercepted by Edwardu Ricca.

63'

Massimiliano They played a long ball looking for the head of Cristoforo Adami, Cristoforo Adami took an excellent first touch before Andrija Santa Sofia could intercept.

Cristoforo Adami found himself in some space and hit it high and hard towards goal. Leone Rabanti failed to charge down the shot.

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

64'

Dionigi Francalanza tried to pass it long to a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he had been pressured by Gerardu Cachia.

65'

Miguel Galdies tried to twist past Erin Ponz but Miguel Galdies lost out to Erin Ponz.

68'

Sean Rossetti had a crack at goal from the freekick. But Sean Rossetti's shot was well wide as the wind swept it away from the goal.

69'

Nathaniel Camilleri played a pinpoint pass to Nunzju Roull, Nunzju Roull trapped the ball nicely before Cipriano Deguara could reach it.

Massimiliano They received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Nunzju Roull, Edwardu Ricca failed to reach the ball.

Massimiliano They tried to score but he lost the ball to Dionigi Francalanza.

70'

The referee reached into his pocket and pulled out a yellow card for Ivo Faenza.

71'

Massimiliano They tried to get onto the pass but The ball cannoned off Cipriano Deguara.

72'

Tommaso Battaglia went by the challenge of Miguel Galdies.

Gori Padovani picked up Tommaso Battaglia's excellent ball, Gerardu Cachia tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

A low cross was delivered by Gori Padovani, Miguel Galdies failed to intercept the pass.

Sean Rossetti let the ball drop before hitting a spectacular half volley but Gulju Vella scrambled the ball away.

73'

Nunzju Roull was shown a yellow card.

75'

The referee reached into his pocket and showed a yellow card to Leone Rabanti.

Tommaso Battaglia fired off a long shot. Jeremy Diacono wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

Grazzju Bonavita fisted the ball away.

76'

Pass by Bronislao Borg to Edwardu Ricca, Nathaniel Camilleri stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Edwardu Ricca had the strength to hold off Nunzju Roull.

Edwardu Ricca made an attempt to pass the ball forward but Gulju Vella blocked it.

77'

Bronislao Borg played a lovely ball for Dionigi Francalanza, Nunzju Roull failed to reach the ball.

Dionigi Francalanza played a lovely ball for Gori Padovani, Gori Padovani trapped the ball nicely before Nathaniel Camilleri could reach it.

Gori Padovani took his chance shooting from a very tight angle but Ivo Faenza hoofed the ball clear.

78'

Erin Ponz tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he was under pressure from Gerardu Cachia.

79'

Nathaniel Camilleri skipped past the challenge of Bronislao Borg.

Nathaniel Camilleri tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but The ball struck Edwardu Ricca.

80'

From long range, Erin Ponz bent the ball towards goal. Miguel Galdies failed to block the shot.

But Erin Ponz scooped it over the bar ... He should have kicked himself for missing what was such an easy chance.

84'

Massimiliano They had the strength to hold off Gori Padovani.

Massimiliano They tried to play it past Cipriano Deguara but Cipriano Deguara robbed Massimiliano They.

85'

Nunzju Roull had a crack at goal from the freekick. Giacomo Rei saved and deflected the ball clear.

87'

Nunzju Roull executed a block tackle on Dionigi Francalanza before Dionigi Francalanza tried to pass the ball.

89'

Miguel Galdies tried to dribble past Sean Rossetti but Sean Rossetti succesfully won the ball from Miguel Galdies.

91'

Erin Ponz searched out Andrija Santa Sofia, Andrija Santa Sofia picked up on the ball before Nathaniel Camilleri could intercept.

Gulju Vella blocked Andrija Santa Sofia before Andrija Santa Sofia could smash the ball towards goal.

92'

Jeremy Diacono went across and took the corner.

Gulju Vella got well above Leone Rabanti to win the ball, then headed it to the goal.

Giacomo Rei got back in time to make the save.

94'

Leone Rabanti hit the freekick. The shot was blocked by the wall.

95'

Poor corner kick delivered by Massimiliano They that went straight to the opposition.

End Match Sliema town 0 - 2 Tarxien rangers