Welcome to the match between Zejtun united and Birkirkara

1'

Isidoro Mirabelli spotted Kyle Pollacco in the area and chipped the ball in, Kyle Pollacco took an excellent first touch before Marco Robert could reach it.

Augusto Battaglia picked up Kyle Pollacco's excellent ball, Albino Tagliaferro failed to reach the ball.

Augusto Battaglia got free in the penalty area and attempted to lob the ball goalwards. Ernesto Galea wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

But Augusto Battaglia didn't get close to troubling the keeper ... It was a poor miss from Augusto Battaglia. He looked like he was short of match practice.

2'

Tinu Alard tried his luck with a long range chip but the shot was charged down by Tiziano Mintof.

3'

Tiziano Mintof stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but it was well intercepted by Girgor Nicolai.

4'

Isidoro Mirabelli tried to get past Marco Robert but Marco Robert dispossessed Isidoro Mirabelli.

5'

Marco Raggio attempted to lift the ball forward but it was intercepted by Anard Callus.

7'

Alessandru Pontremoli turned on the ball to leave Tiziano Mintof standing.

Alessandru Pontremoli took a medium-ranged shot. Wiġi Seichel didn't read the game well enough to block it.

But Alessandru Pontremoli didn't connect properly and sent the ball wide ... He held his head in his hands.

8'

Isidoro Mirabelli sent the ball flying towards goal from 40 yards. Lawrent Duca wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

Nathaniel Theuma made a stunning save !.

10'

Tinu Alard lobbed the ball into the penalty area towards Saverio Auola, Saverio Auola took an excellent first touch before Tiziano Mintof could cut it out.

Saverio Auola found a gap and hit it high and hard towards goal. Ernesto Galea approached too late to block it.

But Saverio Auola's shot was well wide as the wind swept it away from the goal ... It was a shocking miss.

11'

Isidoro Mirabelli attempted to pass it high to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he was under pressure from Anard Callus.

13'

Marco Raggio tried to loft the ball to a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he was under pressure from Sergio Sinerco.

15'

Isidoro Mirabelli was pressed by Lawrent Duca but he evaded the challenge and curled the ball in at goal from 30 yards.

Nathaniel Theuma got back in time to make the save.

16'

Ottaviano Parlar shielded the ball from Wiġi Seichel and tried to curl one in from long range.

Nathaniel Theuma made a save.

17'

Tinu Alard laid it forward to Marco Raggio, the ball was picked up by Marco Raggio before Tiziano Mintof could cut it out.

The ball was curled in from Marco Raggio, Wiġi Seichel missed his interception.

Tinu Alard headed at goal but Ernesto Galea headed the ball to safety.

19'

Cornelio Mattei lifted the corner kick into the area but it was cleared by the opposition.

20'

Tinu Alard dribbled past Sergio Sinerco.

Tinu Alard crossed the ball high over Anard Callus into the box.

Marco Raggio got to the ball ahead of Ernesto Galea, then attempted a looping header at goal.

Brilliant saved by Nathaniel Theuma.

21'

Tinu Alard tried to hit it long to a team-mate but Wiġi Seichel got to the ball first.

22'

Ottaviano Parlar attempted a thunderous drive from 35 yards. Tiziano Mintof couldn't reach it.

But Ottaviano Parlar effort went inches wide ... He buried his face in his hands.

23'

Ottaviano Parlar took the ball past Tiziano Mintof.

Ottaviano Parlar tried to dribble past Wiġi Seichel but Ottaviano Parlar lost the ball to Wiġi Seichel.

26'

Lawrent Duca tried to sprint past Girgor Nicolai but Girgor Nicolai block tackled Lawrent Duca.

27'

Augusto Battaglia made an attempt to pass the ball to a team-mate but Lawrent Duca blocked it.

28'

Marco Raggio delivered the ball to Saverio Auola, Saverio Auola took it in his stride before Anard Callus could cut it out.

Saverio Auola tried to knock a long ball forward but it was a poor ball as he was under too much pressure from Sergio Sinerco.

29'

Isidoro Mirabelli tried to skip past the challenge of Lawrent Duca but Isidoro Mirabelli lost out to Lawrent Duca.

34'

Isidoro Mirabelli tried to chip the ball forward but The ball struck Lawrent Duca.

35'

Augusto Battaglia tried to play it past Marco Robert but Marco Robert nicked the ball from the toes of Augusto Battaglia.

39'

Ottaviano Parlar's corner was cut out easily by the opposition.

40'

Augusto Battaglia took the corner.

Girgor Nicolai out-jumped Albino Tagliaferro, then headed at goal.

Nathaniel Theuma had no chance to stop the ball ... Girgor Nicolai capped an excellent move. GOAL!!! ... The fans chanted Girgor Nicolai's name !

Zejtun united 1 - 0 Birkirkara

42'

The referee showed Albino Tagliaferro a yellow card.

Marco Raggio powered past Anard Callus!.

Marco Raggio stepped away from Sergio Sinerco and smashed the ball towards the top corner from distance.

Nathaniel Theuma tipped the ball over the bar.

43'

Marco Raggio attempted to feed the high ball but The ball came off Anard Callus.

44'

Marco Raggio attempted to pass it high to a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he was under pressure from Anard Callus.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Both teams went in for their half-time break which Birkirkara were unfortunate to go in behind.Zejtun united had 71% possession in the match, while Birkirkara had 29%. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

46'

Wiġi Seichel blocked Tinu Alard in a good, clean tackle before Tinu Alard attempted to pass the ball.

49'

Sergio Sinerco tried to get past Cornelio Mattei but Cornelio Mattei succesfully won the ball from Sergio Sinerco.

50'

Marco Raggio attempted a thunderous drive from 35 yards. Sergio Sinerco didn't read the game well enough to block it.

But it went just over the bar ... A wasted opportunity.

51'

Wiġi Seichel passed the ball to Sergio Sinerco, Sergio Sinerco took it in his stride before Ottaviano Parlar could intercept.

Sergio Sinerco had shrugged off the challenge of Cornelio Mattei and shot a hopeful chance from 20 yards.

Lawrenz Valenza fisted the ball away.

52'

Marco Raggio laid it forward to Cornelio Mattei, Cornelio Mattei took possession of the ball before Anard Callus could intercept.

Cornelio Mattei got the float cross in from the wing, Sergio Sinerco couldn't cut it.

Albino Tagliaferro won the ball in the air from Isidoro Mirabelli, then headed clear the danger.

53'

Tinu Alard fed the ball forward to Ottaviano Parlar, Ottaviano Parlar took possession of the ball before Tiziano Mintof could intercept.

Ottaviano Parlar tried to take the ball past Wiġi Seichel but Ottaviano Parlar lost the ball to Wiġi Seichel.

54'

Pass by Marco Raggio to Cornelio Mattei, Cornelio Mattei took possession of the ball before Anard Callus could intercept.

Cornelio Mattei tried to dribble past Sergio Sinerco but Sergio Sinerco block tackled Cornelio Mattei.

55'

Isidoro Mirabelli dribbled past Marco Robert.

Isidoro Mirabelli rifled a dipping shot at goal from 20 yards. Lawrent Duca failed to charge down the shot.

But Isidoro Mirabelli sent the ball wide of the mark ... He should have hit the target at least.

56'

The referee showed Saverio Auola a yellow card.

Tinu Alard escaped from the challenge of Marco Robert and hit a hopeful looking shot from 30 yards.

It went close from Tinu Alard ... He will have kicked himself for missing that chance.

57'

Marco Raggio tried to play it past Anard Callus but his possession is lost through a tackle by Anard Callus.

58'

Poor corner kick by Ottaviano Parlar. He sent the corner straight to the opposition.

60'

Cornelio Mattei attempted to pass it high to a team-mate but Anard Callus closed in and intercepted the ball.

62'

Marco Raggio took the ball past Anard Callus.

Marco Raggio crossed the ball low and hard, Sergio Sinerco failed to reach the ball.

Kyle Pollacco moved onto the ball and immediately fired in a shot, Ernesto Galea failed to charge down the shot.

Nathaniel Theuma was very disappointed to be beaten at his near post ... A fine goal all round by Kyle Pollacco !!! ... He ran over to the fans with his arms aloft !

Zejtun united 2 - 0 Birkirkara

63'

Marco Raggio tried to lift the ball forward but he overhit the pass as he was under pressure from Sergio Sinerco.

65'

Ottaviano Parlar took the ball past Sergio Sinerco.

Ottaviano Parlar tried to twist past Tiziano Mintof but Tiziano Mintof succesfully won the ball from Ottaviano Parlar.

66'

Marco Raggio swung the corner kick into the box. The goalkeeper punched the ball clear.

67'

Ottaviano Parlar received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Tinu Alard, Ottaviano Parlar trapped the ball nicely before Tiziano Mintof could reach it.

Ottaviano Parlar sprinted past Wiġi Seichel.

Ottaviano Parlar tried to deliver a low cross but it was a poor ball as he was under pressure from Tiziano Mintof.

68'

Marco Raggio attempted to play a long ball but it was a poor ball as he had been pressured by Anard Callus.

69'

Marco Robert blocked Isidoro Mirabelli before Isidoro Mirabelli tried to pass the ball.

70'

Tinu Alard found a chance to score from long range but Tiziano Mintof did well to close down the space.

72'

Girgor Nicolai passed along the floor for Tinu Alard to pick it up, Tiziano Mintof tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Tinu Alard crossed the ball low and hard past Wiġi Seichel.

Saverio Auola ran onto the ball and quickly struck it towards the goal but Ernesto Galea threw himself in front of the shot.

73'

Girgor Nicolai sent the corner kick straight to the opposition.

74'

Anard Callus swiftly put in the freekick. Brilliant saved by Lawrenz Valenza.

75'

Marco Raggio tried to dribble past Sergio Sinerco but failed.

76'

Wiġi Seichel sent the corner kick straight to the opposition.

78'

Isidoro Mirabelli tried to lob the ball forward but he misjudged the pass as he had been pressured by Serafino Altair.

80'

Sergio Sinerco played a perfect pass for Anard Callus, Anard Callus picked up on the ball before Cornelio Mattei could cut it out.

Anard Callus put a float cross , Marco Raggio couldn't reach it.

Albino Tagliaferro got up above Augusto Battaglia, then flicked the ball forward.

Ernesto Galea tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but Alessandru Pontremoli intercepted the pass.

81'

Kyle Pollacco lifted the corner kick into the area but it was cleared by the opposition.

84'

Isidoro Mirabelli passed a long ball,Lawrent Duca couldn't reach it.

Kyle Pollacco hurriedly shot for the top corner before Ernesto Galea could reach the ball.

Nathaniel Theuma tried to save but he spilled the ball! ... Kyle Pollacco scored a superb effort !!! ... He ran over to the fans with his arms aloft !

Zejtun united 3 - 0 Birkirkara

86'

Isidoro Mirabelli directed the ball to Girgor Nicolai, Girgor Nicolai latched onto the ball before Marco Robert could cut it out.

Girgor Nicolai looked to play the ball long to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he was under pressure from Lawrent Duca.

88'

The referee showed Wiġi Seichel a yellow card.

Ottaviano Parlar passed the ball to Cornelio Mattei, Cornelio Mattei took it in his stride before Tiziano Mintof could reach it.

Cornelio Mattei tried to whip in a float cross but Wiġi Seichel came close and blocked it.

89'

Tinu Alard tried to play it past Wiġi Seichel but Wiġi Seichel block tackled Tinu Alard.

90'

Serafino Altair tried to pass the ball forward but Ottaviano Parlar got to the ball first.

91'

Marco Raggio moved the ball forward for Alessandru Pontremoli, Alessandru Pontremoli latched onto the ball before Anard Callus could reach it.

Alessandru Pontremoli swung in a float cross over Sergio Sinerco.

Albino Tagliaferro jumped with Saverio Auola and won the ball, then used his head to clear the ball.

92'

Isidoro Mirabelli tried to hit it long to a team-mate but Marco Robert did well to spot and intercept the pass.

End Match Zejtun united 3 - 0 Birkirkara