Welcome to the match between Valletta united and Paola forest

1'

Giovanni Ferreri tried to skip past the challenge of Abaco Viola but Abaco Viola cleanly tackled the ball.

5'

Abaco Viola hit towards goal from 30 yards out but Luke Cilia hoofed the ball clear.

6'

Benard Toglia made an attempt to deliver the ball to a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he was under too much pressure from Gustavo Debattista.

8'

Giovanni Ferreri fed the ball forward to Luke Cilia, Luke Cilia picked up on the ball before Abaco Viola could intercept.

Luke Cilia made an attempt to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he was under pressure from Gianni Garrone.

9'

Giovanni Ferreri tried to play it past Abaco Viola but Abaco Viola cleanly tackled the ball.

13'

Gustavo Debattista showed Benard Toglia a clean set of heels.

Gustavo Debattista tried to use his skill to go past Guglielmo Ripard but it failed.

14'

The referee reached into his pocket and pulled out a yellow card for Giovanni Ferreri.

Abaco Viola hit the ball forward to Felice Niceforo, Felice Niceforo trapped the ball nicely before Fabrizio Abdilla could cut it out.

Felice Niceforo put some curve on the shot from distance. Ninu Visanich wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

The ball went high into the stand behind the goal ... It was a shocking miss.

15'

Luke Cilia took the corner kick but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

18'

Gianni Garrone tried to take the ball past Luke Cilia but Luke Cilia blocked Gianni Garrone in a good, clean tackle.

19'

Felice Niceforo passed the ball to Guzi Adam, Fabrizio Abdilla couldn't cut out the pass.

Guzi Adam tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but Ninu Visanich got in the way of the ball.

20'

Benard Toglia tried to dribble past Gustavo Debattista but Gustavo Debattista blocked Benard Toglia in a good, clean tackle.

22'

Gervasio Dalmas looked to play the ball long to Luke Cilia, Luke Cilia picked up on the ball before Guglielmo Ripard could intercept.

Luke Cilia lost his man and found himself with plenty of room and flicked it goalwards. Uberto Decarlo approached too late to clear the danger.

Luke Cilia left Gaspare Gulia with a simple save.

24'

Nicola Vasco tried to chip the ball forward but he got too much purchase on it as he was under too much pressure from Fabrizio Abdilla.

27'

Felice Niceforo tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but The ball was touched on by Ninu Visanich.

28'

Giovanni Ferreri attempted to feed the high ball but Gianni Garrone did well to spot and intercept the pass.

29'

The referee showed Guzi Adam a yellow card.

30'

Gianni Garrone unleashed a fierce drive high at goal from 35 yards but Luke Cilia scrambled the ball away.

32'

Benard Toglia moved the ball forward for Guglielmo Ripard, Gustavo Debattista stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Guglielmo Ripard tried to skip past the challenge of Gervasio Dalmas but Gervasio Dalmas blocked Guglielmo Ripard.

33'

Benard Toglia laid it forward to Felice Niceforo, Felice Niceforo took it in his stride before Fabrizio Abdilla could cut it out.

Felice Niceforo looked destined to score from medium range but Ninu Visanich did well to close down the space.

34'

Fabrizio Abdilla swung the corner kick into the box. The goalkeeper punched the ball clear.

36'

Block tackle from Luke Cilia, easily dispossessing Marcello Demicoli before Marcello Demicoli tried to pass the ball.

38'

Corner taken by Gustavo Debattista and cut out by the opposition.

39'

Turu Violante stepped up to take the freekick. Turu Violante put it horribly wide.

41'

Guglielmo Ripard went across and took the corner.

Turu Violante rose bravely above Uberto Decarlo to win the ball and retained possession.

44'

Benard Toglia played a lovely ball for Guglielmo Ripard, Guglielmo Ripard latched onto the ball before Gustavo Debattista could intercept.

Gervasio Dalmas blocked Guglielmo Ripard in a good, clean tackle before Guglielmo Ripard could pass the ball.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The teams went in for their half-time break which and we are all square. .Valletta united had 54% possession in the match, while Paola forest had 46%. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

46'

Gianni Garrone gave the corner straight to the opposition.

47'

Gianni Garrone flighted in the freekick. Celestino Giojoso managed to turn it over his bar.

48'

Luke Cilia dribbled past Abaco Viola.

Luke Cilia hit a crashing drive past Gianni Garrone from 35 yards.

But Luke Cilia struck the ball wide ... He hung his head in shame for missing what was such an easy chance.

49'

Perfectly timed block tackle by Gervasio Dalmas before Benard Toglia attempted to deliver the ball.

51'

Giovanni Ferreri tried to use his skill to go past Abaco Viola but Abaco Viola won the ball from Giovanni Ferreri.

54'

Gianni Garrone dribbled past Luke Cilia.

Gianni Garrone tried a long range effort. Giovanni Ferreri couldn't reach it.

But Gianni Garrone blazed it over the bar ... It was a poor effort from Gianni Garrone. He was lacking match sharpness.

55'

Gianni Garrone lobbed it over Giovanni Ferreri.

Uberto Decarlo attempted a looping header at goal but Turu Violante headed clear the danger.

56'

Abaco Viola turned on the ball to leave Gustavo Debattista standing.

Abaco Viola tried to hit a long ball forward but Gervasio Dalmas came close and blocked it.

59'

Benard Toglia tried to play it past Gervasio Dalmas but Gervasio Dalmas won the ball from Benard Toglia.

60'

Benard Toglia dribbled confidently past Gervasio Dalmas.

Benard Toglia tried to get the ball across but Gustavo Debattista intercepted but couldn't control.

61'

Abaco Viola attempted to loft the ball to a team-mate but Gustavo Debattista made a great interception.

62'

Felice Niceforo shielded the ball from Fabrizio Abdilla and hit a hopeful looking shot from 30 yards.

Felice Niceforo sent the ball high and wide of the goal ... He hung his head in shame for missing what was such an easy chance.

63'

Abaco Viola tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but Luke Cilia did well to spot and intercept the pass.

64'

Abaco Viola looked to play the ball long to a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he had been pressured by Gustavo Debattista.

67'

Benard Toglia swung the corner kick into the box. The goalkeeper punched the ball clear.

68'

Gianni Garrone evaded the challenge of Giovanni Ferreri and hit the ball from long range.

But Gianni Garrone couldn't direct it goalwards ... He should have hit the target at least.

69'

Giovanni Ferreri laid it forward to Fabrizio Abdilla, Fabrizio Abdilla trapped the ball nicely before Abaco Viola could intercept.

Fabrizio Abdilla tried to jink past Gianni Garrone but Gianni Garrone denied.

70'

Benard Toglia delivered the ball to Guglielmo Ripard, Guglielmo Ripard trapped the ball nicely before Gustavo Debattista could intercept.

Guglielmo Ripard tried his luck from a distance. Gervasio Dalmas failed to block the shot.

Saved by Celestino Giojoso .

71'

Yellow card shown to Benard Toglia.

74'

Gervasio Dalmas played a pinpoint pass to Gustavo Debattista, Gustavo Debattista latched onto the ball before Guglielmo Ripard could intercept.

Gustavo Debattista tried to send in a float cross but The ball was touched on by Benard Toglia.

75'

Fabrizio Abdilla tried to dribble past Abaco Viola but Fabrizio Abdilla lost out to Abaco Viola.

76'

Gianni Garrone passed the ball to Abaco Viola, Abaco Viola trapped the ball nicely before Giovanni Ferreri could reach it.

Abaco Viola played a pinpoint pass to Simone Grillo, Simone Grillo took it in his stride before Luke Cilia could reach it.

Simone Grillo found a perfect spot and struck it. Cristiano Napoleone failed to block the shot.

But Simone Grillo scooped it over the bar ... He held his head in his hands.

78'

Abaco Viola took the corner kick but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

79'

Gianni Garrone took the ball confidently past Luke Cilia.

Gianni Garrone sent the ball flying towards goal from distance but Giovanni Ferreri charged down the shot.

80'

Benard Toglia darted past Giovanni Ferreri.

Benard Toglia failed in his attempt to dart past Gustavo Debattista.

81'

Felice Niceforo tried to twist past Claudio Natale but Claudio Natale robbed Felice Niceforo.

83'

Gianni Garrone tried to hit it long to a team-mate but Luke Cilia cut it out easily.

84'

Poor corner kick by Giovanni Ferreri. He sent the corner straight to the opposition.

86'

Fabrizio Abdilla tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but Guzi Adam came close and blocked it.

87'

Guzi Adam tried to dart past Ninu Visanich but Ninu Visanich dispossessed Guzi Adam.

88'

Felice Niceforo hit it hard with the outside of his foot from 30 yards but Luke Cilia charged down the shot.

89'

Gianni Garrone played the ball to Marcello Demicoli's feet, the ball was picked up by Marcello Demicoli before Gustavo Debattista could intercept.

Marcello Demicoli played a wonderful ball for Simone Grillo, Simone Grillo latched onto the ball before Luke Cilia could intercept.

Simone Grillo made space for himself and had a crack at goal. Turu Violante approached too late to tackle him.

Celestino Giojoso was badly positioned ... Simone Grillo scored a superb effort !!! ... He kissed the badge on his shirt !

Valletta united 1 - 0 Paola forest

91'

Giovanni Ferreri tried to sprint past Abaco Viola but Abaco Viola block tackled Giovanni Ferreri.

92'

Nicola Vasco made an attempt to pass the ball forward but he overhit the pass as he was under pressure from Gustavo Debattista.

End Match Valletta united 1 - 0 Paola forest