Welcome to the match between Tarxien united and Floriana

1'

Juan Pizzuto played the ball to Bonifacio Valenzia's feet, Bonifacio Valenzia latched onto the ball before Giulio Giudica could intercept.

Bonifacio Valenzia hit towards goal from 30 yards out but Valentino Gatt made the clearance.

4'

Pawl Valenza attempted to feed the high ball but he overhit the pass as he was under pressure from Virgilio Vitale.

5'

Zachary Barbera stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he had been pressured by Saverju Ceravolo.

6'

Juan Pizzuto shot from 30 yards. Giulio Giudica approached too late to clear the danger.

But Juan Pizzuto put it narrowly over ... He will have kicked himself for missing that chance.

7'

Isacco Napoleone made a good pass to James Panzavecchia, Ettore Balbi missed his interception.

James Panzavecchia hit towards goal from 25 yards out but Virgilio Vitale got in and cleared the danger.

8'

James Panzavecchia darted past Virgilio Vitale.

James Panzavecchia held up the ball, evading the challenge of Valentino Deguara and flighted the ball towards goal from distance.

But James Panzavecchia put it narrowly over ... He buried his face in his hands.

10'

James Panzavecchia played a perfect pass for Juan Pizzuto, the ball was picked up by Juan Pizzuto before Giulio Giudica could cut it out.

Juan Pizzuto tried to dribble past Valentino Gatt but Juan Pizzuto lost the ball to Valentino Gatt.

12'

Isacco Napoleone moved the ball forward for James Panzavecchia, Virgilio Vitale couldn't cut out the pass.

James Panzavecchia shot from 30 yards but Valentino Deguara cleared the ball from danger.

14'

Valentino Gatt tried to move the ball forward but Bonifacio Valenzia came close and blocked it.

15'

Pawl Valenza skipped past Zachary Barbera.

Pawl Valenza delivered the ball in from wide, Corrado Mirabita missed his interception.

Jerome Scordato got his head to the ball and sent it across the goalmouth but Ettore Balbi used his head to clear the ball.

16'

Pawl Valenza played a great ball for Isacco Napoleone, Isacco Napoleone took possession of the ball before Valentino Deguara could reach it.

Isacco Napoleone hit a long pass upfield,Virgilio Vitale couldn't cut out the pass.

Jerome Scordato met the ball with a diving header at goal, Ettore Balbi approached too late to head the ball clear.

Kieran Laspina failed to save ... Jerome Scordato scored an excellent goal !!! ... The fans chanted Jerome Scordato's name !

Tarxien united 1 - 0 Floriana

18'

James Panzavecchia twisted past Zachary Barbera.

James Panzavecchia struck a long range piledriver!. Corrado Mirabita approached too late to tackle him.

Kieran Laspina gathered the ball safely.

20'

Juan Pizzuto hit the ball forward to Bonifacio Valenzia, Bonifacio Valenzia took possession of the ball before Virgilio Vitale could cut it out.

Bonifacio Valenzia tried to dribble past Giulio Giudica but Giulio Giudica blocked Bonifacio Valenzia.

21'

Zachary Barbera played it past Saverju Ceravolo.

Zachary Barbera put a float cross , Pawl Valenza missed his interception.

Ettore Balbi challenged Benjamin Tolossenti for a heading, then headed it to the goal.

Arturo Piot made a fingertip save to divert the ball over.

22'

Pawl Valenza hit the ball from long range but the shot cannoned off Corrado Mirabita.

23'

Isacco Napoleone flicked the ball over Virgilio Vitale's head !.

Isacco Napoleone crossed into the box from the wing, Valentino Deguara failed to intercept the pass.

Bonifacio Valenzia got above Fabiano Serra to win the ball, then headed it to the goal.

But Bonifacio Valenzia couldn't get it on target ... He should have hit the target at least.

24'

Saverju Ceravolo tried to lob the ball forward but Corrado Mirabita came close and blocked it.

25'

Valentino Gatt sent a long ball into the area for Giulio Vassallo, the ball was picked up by Giulio Vassallo before Bonifacio Valenzia could cut it out.

Giulio Vassallo found himself in some space and shot for the top corner. Indrija Mompalao failed to charge down the shot.

Arturo Piot saved and clutched the ball gratefully to his chest.

28'

Juan Pizzuto tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he had been pressured by Giulio Giudica.

33'

Pawl Valenza delivered the ball to Saverju Ceravolo, Corrado Mirabita couldn't reach it.

Saverju Ceravolo shielded the ball from Zachary Barbera and shot from 30 yards.

Kieran Laspina pushed it away.

34'

Pass by Pawl Valenza to Saverju Ceravolo, Saverju Ceravolo picked up on the ball before Corrado Mirabita could intercept.

Saverju Ceravolo flicked the ball over Zachary Barbera's head !.

Saverju Ceravolo jinked confidently past Corrado Mirabita.

Saverju Ceravolo struck it at goal! but Fabiano Serra scrambled the ball away.

35'

Pawl Valenza dribbled past Corrado Mirabita.

Zachary Barbera could not stop a confident Pawl Valenza going past him.

A low cross was delivered by Pawl Valenza, Corrado Mirabita stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Pawl Coleiro played the ball instantly down the left. Ettore Balbi couldn't cut out the pass.

Jerome Scordato shielded the ball from Fabiano Serra and aimed for the top corner.

Kieran Laspina made a stunning save !.

36'

The freekick was quickly taken by Juan Pizzuto. But Juan Pizzuto blazed it over the bar.

37'

Saverju Ceravolo gave the corner straight to the opposition.

42'

Juan Pizzuto played a lovely ball for Bonifacio Valenzia, the ball was picked up by Bonifacio Valenzia before Valentino Gatt could intercept.

Bonifacio Valenzia played a great ball for Saverju Ceravolo, Saverju Ceravolo took it in his stride before Giulio Giudica could cut it out.

Saverju Ceravolo drove the ball at goal but Ettore Balbi made the clearance.

44'

Pawl Coleiro whipped in the freekick. However, the ball drifted wide of the goal by Pawl Coleiro.

45'

Pawl Valenza tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he was under pressure from Corrado Mirabita.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Both teams went in for their half-time break which Tarxien united took the lead.Tarxien united maintained 67% of possession and 33% for Floriana. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

47'

James Panzavecchia tried to skip past Virgilio Vitale but Virgilio Vitale succesfully won the ball from James Panzavecchia.

48'

Saverju Ceravolo tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but Zachary Barbera made it first to the ball and intercepted.

50'

Zachary Barbera moved the ball forward for Corrado Mirabita, Corrado Mirabita picked up on the ball before Saverju Ceravolo could reach it.

Corrado Mirabita powered past Pawl Valenza!.

Indrija Mompalao blocked Corrado Mirabita in a good, clean tackle before Corrado Mirabita tried to pass the ball.

51'

Zachary Barbera tried his luck with a long range chip but Saverju Ceravolo made the clearance.

52'

Isacco Napoleone directed the ball nicely to James Panzavecchia, James Panzavecchia took it in his stride before Virgilio Vitale could intercept.

James Panzavecchia tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he was under too much pressure from Valentino Deguara.

53'

Valentino Gatt sent the ball flying towards goal from 40 yards but the shot was blocked by Juan Pizzuto.

56'

Pawl Valenza tried an audacious lob from 30 yards. Corrado Mirabita couldn't reach it.

Kieran Laspina failed to save the ball ... Pawl Valenza scored an excellent goal !!! ... He dived onto the grass with arms and legs outstretched !

Tarxien united 2 - 0 Floriana

58'

Giulio Giudica played a perfect pass for Ettore Balbi, the ball was picked up by Ettore Balbi before Bonifacio Valenzia could intercept.

Ettore Balbi tried to pass the ball forward but Juan Pizzuto closed in and intercepted the ball.

59'

James Panzavecchia sent the corner kick straight to the opposition.

60'

Juan Pizzuto had little in the way of options and elected to try a long-range chip but Giulio Vassallo removed the danger.

61'

Zachary Barbera used his skill to go past Saverju Ceravolo.

Zachary Barbera attempted a thunderous drive from 35 yards but Pawl Valenza cleared the ball.

65'

Zachary Barbera tried to get past Saverju Ceravolo but Saverju Ceravolo didn't allow.

67'

Juan Pizzuto dribbled past Giulio Giudica.

Juan Pizzuto tried to lob the keeper from a distance. Valentino Gatt failed to charge down the shot.

But Juan Pizzuto scooped it well over the crossbar ... It was a wasted opportunity.

68'

Bonifacio Valenzia made an attempt to move the ball forward but The ball cannoned off Corrado Mirabita.

70'

Pawl Valenza evaded the challenge of Corrado Mirabita and unleashed a fierce drive high at goal from 40 yards.

However, Pawl Valenza put it well over the bar ... He hung his head in shame for missing what was such an easy chance.

71'

Valentino Gatt took the ball past Juan Pizzuto.

Perfectly timed block tackle by Bonifacio Valenzia before Valentino Gatt could smash the ball towards goal from medium range.

72'

Giulio Giudica picked up Valentino Gatt's excellent ball, Bonifacio Valenzia missed his interception.

Giulio Giudica tried to play a long ball but it was a poor ball as he was under pressure from Juan Pizzuto.

73'

Poor corner kick by Juan Pizzuto. He sent the corner straight to the opposition.

74'

Juan Pizzuto flighted the ball into the opposing half of the field,Giulio Giudica couldn't cut out the pass.

Bonifacio Valenzia jumped above Fabiano Serra, then made an attacking header.

Kieran Laspina did well to get his fingertips to the ball and tip it wide.

77'

Isacco Napoleone knocked a lovely ball for James Panzavecchia, James Panzavecchia took possession of the ball before Virgilio Vitale could intercept.

James Panzavecchia tried to get past Valentino Deguara but Valentino Deguara dispossessed James Panzavecchia.

79'

Valentino Gatt tried to sprint past Saverju Ceravolo but Saverju Ceravolo didn't allow.

82'

Pawl Valenza tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but Corrado Mirabita got in the way of the ball.

84'

Valentino Deguara fed the ball forward to Virgilio Vitale, Virgilio Vitale latched onto the ball before James Panzavecchia could intercept.

Virgilio Vitale fed the high ball through to Giulio Vassallo, Isacco Napoleone stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Giulio Vassallo lost the ball to Benjamin Tolossenti's block tackle before Giulio Vassallo attempted to hit a shot towards goal.

85'

Isacco Napoleone aimed the corner for the near post.

Ettore Balbi rose bravely above James Panzavecchia to win the ball, then used his head to clear the ball.

86'

Saverju Ceravolo attempted to lob the ball forward but Corrado Mirabita did well to pick out and intercept that pass.

87'

Ettore Balbi was shown a yellow card.

Benjamin Tolossenti played a great ball for Juan Pizzuto, Juan Pizzuto picked up on the ball before Valentino Gatt could cut it out.

Juan Pizzuto tried to curl one in from medium range. Giulio Giudica approached too late to block it.

Kieran Laspina watched it sail harmlessly over ... He should have kicked himself for missing what was such an easy chance.

89'

Isacco Napoleone knocked a lovely long ball,Virgilio Vitale tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Jerome Scordato ran onto the ball and immediately drove the ball low towards the goal, Fabiano Serra approached too late to clear the danger.

Kieran Laspina was very disappointed to be beaten at his near post ... Jerome Scordato found the net !!! ... The fans were dancing in jubilation !

Tarxien united 3 - 0 Floriana

91'

Isacco Napoleone held up the ball, evading the challenge of Virgilio Vitale and hit a fierce shot from 35 yards.

But Isacco Napoleone sent it far too high ... He hung his head in shame for missing what was such an easy chance.

92'

Bonifacio Valenzia passed along the floor for Pawl Coleiro to pick it up, Zachary Barbera couldn't cut out the pass.

Pawl Valenza received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Pawl Coleiro, Pawl Valenza trapped the ball nicely before Corrado Mirabita could cut it out.

A float cross was delivered by Pawl Valenza, Zachary Barbera couldn't reach it.

Jerome Scordato had the beating in the air of Ettore Balbi, then cushioned a headed pass.

Good play by Benjamin Tolossenti in making himself some space and hit a hopeful looking shot. Fabiano Serra wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

Kieran Laspina got back in time to make the save.

End Match Tarxien united 3 - 0 Floriana