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2'

Reynaldo Beligoy tried to hit a long ball forward but he got too much purchase on it as he was under pressure from Eusebio Cutugno.

3'

Reynaldo Beligoy sent the corner kick straight to the opposition.

4'

Corner taken by Musat Felix and cut out by the opposition.

5'

Kut Nakaunicina picked up an injury and had to go off.

Ivo Valenti came on for the injured Kut Nakaunicina.

6'

Reynaldo Beligoy moved the ball forward for Emmanwel Biancardi, Emmanwel Biancardi latched onto the ball before Eusebio Cutugno could intercept.

Emmanwel Biancardi turned on the ball to leave Ferdinando Valenzia standing.

Emmanwel Biancardi was in the clear.

Emmanwel Biancardi had only Cristoforo Tirchett to beat and fired it in low but Cristoforo Tirchett managed to get himself between the ball and the goal.

8'

Reynaldo Beligoy delivered the ball to Yuri Utkin , the ball was picked up by Yuri Utkin before Eusebio Cutugno could reach it.

Yuri Utkin passed along the floor for Reynaldo Beligoy to pick it up, Reynaldo Beligoy trapped the ball nicely before Ferdinando Valenzia could reach it.

Reynaldo Beligoy crossed the ball low and hard, Eusebio Cutugno missed his interception.

Ivo Valenti tried to twist past Leonardu Franco but Ivo Valenti lost the ball to Leonardu Franco's block tackle.

9'

Reynaldo Beligoy looked to play the ball long to a team-mate but Eusebio Cutugno made a great interception.

10'

Mani Omam made a pass to Musat Felix, the ball was picked up by Musat Felix before Crispino Samuel could cut it out.

Musat Felix sent in a low cross, Paolo Gulia failed to intercept the pass.

Mattie Hawkins ran onto the ball and swiftly hit a fierce shot but the shot cannoned off Nathaniel Faenza.

11'

Rinas Kolonja tried to dribble past Feliciano Taliana but Feliciano Taliana won the ball from Rinas Kolonja.

12'

Zhuang Lan turned on the ball to leave Feliciano Taliana standing.

Zhuang Lan sprinted to escape from Marcello Geraldi.

Whilst still some way from goal, Zhuang Lan tried to lob the keeper. Feliciano Taliana couldn't reach it.

Held by Cristoforo Tirchett.

13'

Reynaldo Beligoy directed the ball to Yuri Utkin , Ferdinando Valenzia missed his interception.

Yuri Utkin showed Eusebio Cutugno a clean set of heels.

Yuri Utkin passed the ball to Emmanwel Biancardi, Emmanwel Biancardi trapped the ball nicely before Leonardu Franco could reach it.

Emmanwel Biancardi moved the ball forward for Ivo Valenti, Ivo Valenti took it in his stride before Nathaniel Faenza could reach it.

Ivo Valenti looked destined to score but Leonardu Franco made an excellent last ditch tackle!.

14'

Emmanwel Biancardi sent over the freekick. But Emmanwel Biancardi couldn't get it on target.

16'

Musat Felix made an attempt to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but Paolo Gulia intercepted but couldn't control.

18'

Rinas Kolonja took the corner.

Nathaniel Faenza got up above Zhuang Lan and retained possession.

21'

The referee reached into his pocket and showed a yellow card to Valentino Billion.

Yuri Utkin tried to sprint past Ferdinando Valenzia but Ferdinando Valenzia dispossessed Yuri Utkin .

22'

Ivo Valenti tried to take the ball past Tiziano Montalto but Tiziano Montalto took the ball away from Ivo Valenti.

23'

Rinas Kolonja tried an in-swinging corner.

Leonardu Franco out-jumped Ivo Valenti and the ball was cleared.

27'

Yan Dong tried to hit a long ball forward but he misjudged the pass as he was under pressure from Ferdinando Valenzia.

28'

Mattie Hawkins went across to take the corner but it was cut out easily by the opposition.

29'

Tiziano Montalto lifted the ball towards Valentino Billion in the area, Valentino Billion brought the ball under control superbly before Mani Omam could reach it.

Valentino Billion tried to lob it over the keeper but Yan Dong cleared the ball from danger.

32'

Emmanwel Biancardi took the ball past Eusebio Cutugno.

Emmanwel Biancardi dribbled past Ferdinando Valenzia.

Block tackle from Nathaniel Faenza, easily dispossessing Emmanwel Biancardi before Emmanwel Biancardi tried to pass the ball.

33'

Reynaldo Beligoy was outpaced by Ferdinando Valenzia.

Ferdinando Valenzia tried to get the cross in but Yuri Utkin cut it out.

34'

Emmanwel Biancardi passed along the floor for Reynaldo Beligoy to pick it up, Feliciano Taliana missed his interception.

Reynaldo Beligoy sprinted past Marcello Geraldi.

Reynaldo Beligoy had a crack at goal. Nathaniel Faenza wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

Cristoforo Tirchett failed to save the ball ... Reynaldo Beligoy finished a fine move. GOAL!!! ... The fans chanted Reynaldo Beligoy's name !

Sliema villa 0 - 1 npl

35'

Zhuang Lan tried to score from long range but Feliciano Taliana made an crucial challenge!.

37'

Musat Felix floated the ball over into the area from the corner kick.

38'

Zhuang Lan had little in the way of options and elected to try a long-range chip. Feliciano Taliana approached too late to clear the danger.

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

39'

Emmanwel Biancardi tried to dart past Marcello Geraldi but Emmanwel Biancardi lost the ball to Marcello Geraldi.

40'

npl changed their tactics.

Emmanwel Biancardi tried to dart past Feliciano Taliana but it failed.

41'

Ivo Valenti gave the corner straight to the opposition.

44'

Musat Felix tried to hit a long ball forward but he overhit the pass as he had been pressured by Paolo Gulia.

45'

The freekick was quickly taken by Reynaldo Beligoy. The shot had taken a deflection off the wall and went wide.

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48'

Mani Omam tried to skip past Paolo Gulia but Paolo Gulia dispossessed Mani Omam.

49'

Ferdinando Valenzia received a yellow card.

Zhuang Lan tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but The ball came off Feliciano Taliana.

50'

npl changed their tactics.

Musat Felix passed along the floor for Mani Omam to pick it up, the ball was picked up by Mani Omam before Paolo Gulia could cut it out.

Mani Omam laid it forward to Musat Felix, Musat Felix took it in his stride before Tiziano Montalto could cut it out.

Musat Felix supplied a low cross, Paolo Gulia couldn't cut out the pass.

Reynaldo Beligoy passed the ball instantly to his left. Nathaniel Faenza stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Vicious shot by Mattie Hawkins for the top corner but the shot was blocked by Leonardu Franco.

51'

Emmanwel Biancardi played a pinpoint pass to Reynaldo Beligoy, Feliciano Taliana couldn't cut out the pass.

Reynaldo Beligoy knocked a lovely ball for Zhuang Lan, Zhuang Lan took possession of the ball before Marcello Geraldi could cut it out.

Zhuang Lan played the ball to Ivo Valenti's feet, Feliciano Taliana couldn't cut out the pass.

Ivo Valenti tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but Leonardu Franco did well to spot and intercept the pass.

52'

Reynaldo Beligoy played a lovely ball for Yuri Utkin , the ball was picked up by Yuri Utkin before Eusebio Cutugno could cut it out.

Yuri Utkin squared the ball, Ferdinando Valenzia stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Zhuang Lan passed forward instantly. Leonardu Franco couldn't cut out the pass.

53'

Poor corner kick delivered by Zhuang Lan that went straight to the opposition.

55'

Rinas Kolonja directed the ball nicely to Zhuang Lan, Zhuang Lan took possession of the ball before Feliciano Taliana could reach it.

Zhuang Lan passed the ball past Marcello Geraldi to Ivo Valenti.

Ivo Valenti directed the ball nicely to Mattie Hawkins , Mattie Hawkins took it in his stride before Nathaniel Faenza could cut it out.

Mattie Hawkins made a good pass to Emmanwel Biancardi, Leonardu Franco couldn't reach it.

Emmanwel Biancardi made an attempt to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he had been pressured by Nathaniel Faenza.

57'

Leonardu Franco went across to take the corner but it was cut out easily by the opposition.

59'

Reynaldo Beligoy looked to play the ball long to Ivo Valenti, Ivo Valenti took possession of the ball before Eusebio Cutugno could reach it.

Pass by Ivo Valenti to Zhuang Lan, Zhuang Lan trapped the ball nicely before Nathaniel Faenza could intercept.

Zhuang Lan laid it forward to Emmanwel Biancardi, Emmanwel Biancardi trapped the ball nicely before Leonardu Franco could reach it.

Emmanwel Biancardi lost the ball to Nathaniel Faenza's block tackle before Emmanwel Biancardi tried to pass the ball.

60'

Musat Felix's corner was cut out easily by the opposition.

61'

Poor corner kick by Yuri Utkin . He sent the corner straight to the opposition.

62'

Zhuang Lan made a pass to Emmanwel Biancardi, Emmanwel Biancardi latched onto the ball before Feliciano Taliana could reach it.

Emmanwel Biancardi sprinted to escape from Marcello Geraldi.

Emmanwel Biancardi tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but Feliciano Taliana coolly intercepted the pass.

64'

Ferdinando Valenzia made an attempt to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but Yuri Utkin got in the way of the ball.

65'

npl tried a tactical change.

Zhuang Lan turned with the ball past Feliciano Taliana.

Zhuang Lan tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but Marcello Geraldi showed great composure in intercepting the ball.

66'

Zhuang Lan tried to skip past the challenge of Feliciano Taliana but it failed.

68'

Zhuang Lan hit a long ball forward to Musat Felix, Musat Felix trapped the ball nicely before Feliciano Taliana could cut it out.

Musat Felix played the ball to Yan Dong's feet, Yan Dong latched onto the ball before Nathaniel Faenza could cut it out.

Yan Dong tried to get onto the pass but The ball ricocheted off Leonardu Franco.

69'

Marcello Geraldi passed along the floor for Feliciano Taliana to pick it up, Rinas Kolonja tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Feliciano Taliana played a pinpoint pass to Marcello Geraldi, Marcello Geraldi picked up on the ball before Emmanwel Biancardi could intercept.

Marcello Geraldi tried to lob the keeper from a distance but the shot cannoned off Rinas Kolonja.

70'

Zhuang Lan played a pinpoint pass to Rinas Kolonja, Rinas Kolonja latched onto the ball before Valentino Billion could intercept.

Rinas Kolonja turned on the ball to leave Feliciano Taliana standing.

Rinas Kolonja jinked past Nathaniel Faenza.

Rinas Kolonja played a wonderful ball for Yuri Utkin , Leonardu Franco failed to intercept the pass.

Yuri Utkin tried to move the ball forward but The ball cannoned off Nathaniel Faenza.

71'

Rinas Kolonja tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but it was intercepted by Feliciano Taliana.

72'

Emmanwel Biancardi used his skill to go past Marcello Geraldi.

Emmanwel Biancardi played a lovely ball for Mani Omam, Feliciano Taliana failed to intercept the pass.

Mani Omam found a perfect spot and attempted to lob the ball goalwards. Nathaniel Faenza failed to block the shot.

Cristoforo Tirchett saved well and held the ball.

77'

Zhuang Lan shot a hopeful chance from long-range but Feliciano Taliana got himself between the ball and goal.

78'

Zhuang Lan tried to skip past the challenge of Feliciano Taliana but Feliciano Taliana cleanly tackled the ball.

80'

Reynaldo Beligoy's corner was cut out easily by the opposition.

81'

Rinas Kolonja tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but Eusebio Cutugno closed in and intercepted the ball.

82'

Zhuang Lan played a pinpoint pass to Emmanwel Biancardi, Emmanwel Biancardi took possession of the ball before Marcello Geraldi could intercept.

Emmanwel Biancardi faked a pass then cut Feliciano Taliana in a different direction.

Emmanwel Biancardi played a perfect pass for Reynaldo Beligoy, Reynaldo Beligoy picked up on the ball before Leonardu Franco could cut it out.

Reynaldo Beligoy found himself in some space and attempted to lob the ball goalwards. Nathaniel Faenza failed to charge down the shot.

But Reynaldo Beligoy put it wide ... It was a dismal effort, he never should have missed.

83'

Zhuang Lan dribbled past Marcello Geraldi.

Zhuang Lan tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he was under too much pressure from Feliciano Taliana.

84'

Zhuang Lan made a pass to Emmanwel Biancardi, Feliciano Taliana missed his interception.

Emmanwel Biancardi tried to dribble past Marcello Geraldi but it failed.

85'

npl changed their tactics.

88'

The referee showed Paolo Gulia a yellow card.

Eusebio Cutugno found a chance to score from long range but Reynaldo Beligoy made the last ditch tackle.

94'

Paolo Gulia went across and took the corner.

Valentino Billion performed a glancing header for the goal but Yan Dong headed clear the danger.

End Match Sliema villa 0 - 1 npl