Welcome to the match between Zejtun villa and Gżira United

1'

Vladimiro Camilleri made a good pass to Karmenu Xrieha, the ball was picked up by Karmenu Xrieha before Feliciano Role could cut it out.

Karmenu Xrieha hit a crashing drive from 40 yards. Domenico Decarlo couldn't reach it.

Karmenu Xrieha sent the ball high and wide of the goal ... He should have hit the target at least.

2'

Karmenu Xrieha was outmuscled by Domenico Decarlo.

Domenico Decarlo tried to get onto the pass but Vladimiro Camilleri found himself in the way of the ball.

3'

Vladimiro Camilleri moved the ball forward for Urbano Xiriha, Urbano Xiriha latched onto the ball before Norberto Balbi could reach it.

Urbano Xiriha tried to dart past Alexander Triolo but Urbano Xiriha lost the ball to Alexander Triolo's block tackle.

4'

Urbano Xiriha took the ball past Alexander Triolo.

Urbano Xiriha skipped past the challenge of Norberto Balbi.

Urbano Xiriha hit the ball forward to Vladimiro Camilleri, Luwiġi Mirasole stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Vladimiro Camilleri knocked a lovely ball for Karmenu Xrieha, Girgor Suain couldn't reach it.

Karmenu Xrieha found a perfect spot and chipped the ball goalwards. Luwiġi Mirasole didn't read the game well enough to block it.

Gianni Talavera saved and clutched the ball gratefully to his chest.

5'

Federico Pullicino swung the corner kick into the box. The goalkeeper punched the ball clear.

6'

Vladimiro Camilleri hit the ball from long range. Domenico Decarlo didn't read the game well enough to block it.

But Vladimiro Camilleri's shot was well wide as the wind swept it away from the goal ... It was an unbelievable miss.

7'

Vladimiro Camilleri made a good pass to Grezzju Fernadez, Grezzju Fernadez latched onto the ball before Domenico Decarlo could reach it.

Grezzju Fernadez dribbled past Feliciano Role.

Grezzju Fernadez centred the ball, Domenico Decarlo couldn't cut out the pass.

The ball was expertly converted via a side-foot volley by Marcello Cardona, Girgor Suain didn't read the game well enough to block it.

Gianni Talavera did well to turn the ball round the post.

9'

Urbano Xiriha sprinted past Norberto Balbi.

Urbano Xiriha crossed the ball high and hard, Alexander Triolo couldn't reach it.

Ladislao Theuma got to the ball before Luwiġi Mirasole, then headed it to the goal.

Gianni Talavera tried to save but he couldn ... Vintage strike from Ladislao Theuma !!! GOAL!!! ... He danced around the corner flag with his teammates !

Zejtun villa 1 - 0 Gżira United

10'

Feliciano Role tried to dribble past Vladimiro Camilleri but failed.

11'

Grezzju Fernadez blasted a banana shot from long range. Nikola Manzoni approached too late to tackle him.

Saved by Gianni Talavera .

12'

Poor corner kick by Giacobbe Cutruffo. He sent the corner straight to the opposition.

13'

Urbano Xiriha had the strength to hold off Norberto Balbi.

Urbano Xiriha crossed the ball low into the box, Alexander Triolo couldn't reach it.

Giacobbe Cutruffo sprayed a one touch pass forward to his left. Girgor Suain failed to reach the ball.

Federico Pullicino evaded the challenge of Luwiġi Mirasole and drove the ball at goal.

Gianni Talavera managed to turn it over his bar.

14'

Alessandro Bellia lifted the corner kick into the area but it was cleared by the opposition.

15'

Grezzju Fernadez flicked the ball over Nikola Manzoni's head !.

Grezzju Fernadez attempted to pass it high to a team-mate but Fredu Sesino cut it out easily.

16'

Grezzju Fernadez powered past Fredu Sesino!.

Grezzju Fernadez span past Nikola Manzoni.

Marcello Cardona received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Grezzju Fernadez, Girgor Suain couldn't cut out the pass.

Good play by Marcello Cardona in making himself some space and struck the ball with fury. Luwiġi Mirasole approached too late to clear the danger.

But Marcello Cardona sent it far too high ... He held his head in his hands.

18'

Vladimiro Camilleri looked certain to score from long range but he lost the ball to Nikola Manzoni.

22'

Ladislao Theuma aimed the corner at the far post.

Alessandro Bellia had the beating in the air of Luwiġi Mirasole, then flicked the ball forward.

Shot by Vladimiro Camilleri but Girgor Suain got himself between the ball and goal.

23'

Vladimiro Camilleri went across to take the corner but it was cut out easily by the opposition.

24'

Karmenu Xrieha tried to get onto the pass but it was well intercepted by Alexander Triolo.

27'

Fredu Sesino dribbled past Marcello Cardona.

Fredu Sesino tried to use his skill to go past Grezzju Fernadez but Grezzju Fernadez blocked Fredu Sesino.

28'

The referee reached into his pocket and showed a yellow card to Giacobbe Cutruffo.

Grezzju Fernadez tried to pass it long to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he was under pressure from Nikola Manzoni.

30'

Grezzju Fernadez moved the ball forward for Marcello Cardona, Marcello Cardona picked up on the ball before Fredu Sesino could cut it out.

Marcello Cardona tried his luck from a distance. Nikola Manzoni didn't read the game well enough to block it.

It went close from Marcello Cardona ... He should have scored.

31'

Urbano Xiriha attempted to loft the ball to a team-mate but Domenico Decarlo cut it out.

32'

Vladimiro Camilleri tried to skip past the challenge of Domenico Decarlo but Domenico Decarlo didn't allow.

37'

Alexander Triolo tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but The ball ricocheted off Alessandro Bellia.

38'

Grezzju Fernadez dribbled past Nikola Manzoni.

Grezzju Fernadez played the ball to Ladislao Theuma's feet, Ladislao Theuma trapped the ball nicely before Fredu Sesino could cut it out.

Ladislao Theuma found himself with plenty of time and struck it at goal. Luwiġi Mirasole approached too late to block it.

Gianni Talavera was poorly placed and had no chance ... Ladislao Theuma scored a goal !!! ... The fans were ecstatic !

Zejtun villa 2 - 0 Gżira United

39'

Fredu Sesino sent the ball flying towards goal from 40 yards. Grezzju Fernadez approached too late to block it.

Kristian Orland did well to parry it.

40'

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

42'

Grezzju Fernadez sprinted to escape from Nikola Manzoni.

Grezzju Fernadez found an opportunity to score from medium range but Fredu Sesino made an crucial challenge!.

44'

Karmenu Xrieha picked up Vladimiro Camilleri's superb pass, Feliciano Role stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Karmenu Xrieha tried to hit the ball forward to a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he was under too much pressure from Domenico Decarlo.

45'

Vladimiro Camilleri got past Feliciano Role with ease.

Vladimiro Camilleri sent in a low cross, Domenico Decarlo couldn't cut it.

Giacobbe Cutruffo passed the ball instantly to his left. Girgor Suain couldn't reach it.

Alessandro Bellia hit the ball forward past Luwiġi Mirasole to Ludovico Galdies.

Ludovico Galdies found himself with plenty of time and had a crack at goal. Girgor Suain approached too late to clear the danger.

But Ludovico Galdies sent the ball wide of the mark ... He should have kicked himself for missing what was such an easy chance.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The teams went in for their half-time break which Gżira United were unfortunate to go in behind.Zejtun villa maintained 66% of possession and 34% for Gżira United. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

46'

Alessandro Bellia directed the ball nicely past Norberto Balbi to Urbano Xiriha.

Urbano Xiriha made an attempt to direct the ball to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he was under too much pressure from Alexander Triolo.

47'

Alessandro Bellia attempted a thunderous drive from 35 yards. Norberto Balbi approached too late to block it.

But Alessandro Bellia blazed it over the bar ... It was a poor miss from Alessandro Bellia. He looked like he was short of match practice.

48'

The referee showed Luwiġi Mirasole a yellow card.

49'

Federico Pullicino went by the challenge of Feliciano Role.

Federico Pullicino got the float cross in from the wing, Domenico Decarlo couldn't cut out the pass.

Giacobbe Cutruffo got well above Girgor Suain to win the ball, then headed at goal.

Gianni Talavera elected to fist the ball to safety.

50'

Marcello Cardona passed the ball to Federico Pullicino, Federico Pullicino took possession of the ball before Nikola Manzoni could reach it.

Federico Pullicino skipped past Fredu Sesino.

Federico Pullicino lost his man and found himself with plenty of room and struck the ball with fury. Girgor Suain couldn't reach it.

It went just wide by Federico Pullicino ... He will have kicked himself for missing that chance.

52'

Corner taken by Grezzju Fernadez and cut out by the opposition.

55'

Nikola Manzoni unleashed a fierce drive high past Karmenu Xrieha towards goal from 40 yards.

But Nikola Manzoni couldn't direct it goalwards ... He was disappointed with that glaring miss.

57'

Alessandro Bellia whipped in the corner.

Luwiġi Mirasole out-jumped Federico Pullicino, then headed the ball to safety.

58'

Grezzju Fernadez tried to play a long ball but Nikola Manzoni found himself in the way of the ball.

59'

Karmenu Xrieha looked to send a hanging ball over from the corner.

Ludovico Galdies got above Luwiġi Mirasole to win the ball, then got his head to the ball and sent it across the goalmouth.

But Ludovico Galdies sent the ball wide of the mark ... It was a wasted opportunity.

60'

Nikola Manzoni tried to pass it high to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he had been pressured by Urbano Xiriha.

61'

Fredu Sesino took the ball past Marcello Cardona.

Fredu Sesino made an attempt to pass the ball to a team-mate but Grezzju Fernadez found himself in the way of the ball.

62'

Grezzju Fernadez lost the ball to Nikola Manzoni's block tackle before Grezzju Fernadez attempted to deliver the ball.

65'

Urbano Xiriha dribbled past Alexander Triolo.

Urbano Xiriha lost the ball to Norberto Balbi's block tackle before Urbano Xiriha attempted to hit a shot towards goal from medium range.

66'

Marcello Cardona tried to twist past Nikola Manzoni but Nikola Manzoni blocked Marcello Cardona in a good, clean tackle.

67'

Norberto Balbi could not stop Urbano Xiriha going past him.

Urbano Xiriha tried to put the ball across but his possession was lost through a tackle by Alexander Triolo.

68'

Vladimiro Camilleri passed along the floor for Karmenu Xrieha to pick it up, Domenico Decarlo tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Karmenu Xrieha twisted past Feliciano Role.

Good play by Karmenu Xrieha in making himself some space and hit it high and hard towards goal. Luwiġi Mirasole approached too late to tackle him.

Gianni Talavera made a save.

69'

Karmenu Xrieha brought the play over the halfway line,Domenico Decarlo failed to intercept the pass.

Girgor Suain had the beating in the air of Urbano Xiriha and the ball was cleared.

71'

Alexander Triolo tried to hit the ball forward to a team-mate but The ball was touched on by Alessandro Bellia.

72'

Marcello Cardona faked a shot before cutting Nikola Manzoni in a different direction.

Marcello Cardona tried to skip past Fredu Sesino but it failed.

74'

Feliciano Role tried to twist past Karmenu Xrieha but Karmenu Xrieha blocked Feliciano Role.

75'

Ludovico Galdies played a wonderful ball for Vladimiro Camilleri, Domenico Decarlo failed to intercept the pass.

Vladimiro Camilleri swung in a float cross, Feliciano Role failed to reach the ball.

Ladislao Theuma jumped above Luwiġi Mirasole, then nodded the ball forward.

Giacobbe Cutruffo got free in the penalty area and had a go on goal. Girgor Suain wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

Gianni Talavera gathered the ball safely.

77'

Grezzju Fernadez tried to loft the ball to a team-mate but Fredu Sesino came close and blocked it.

78'

Urbano Xiriha passed the ball to Alessandro Bellia, Norberto Balbi failed to intercept the pass.

Alessandro Bellia tried to use his skill to go past Alexander Triolo but Alexander Triolo block tackled Alessandro Bellia.

79'

Yellow card shown to Grezzju Fernadez.

Ludovico Galdies passed the ball perfectly to Grezzju Fernadez, Nikola Manzoni couldn't reach it.

Grezzju Fernadez tried to get onto the pass but Fredu Sesino had no problem in intercepting the ball.

80'

Marcello Cardona's corner was cut out easily by the opposition.

81'

Vladimiro Camilleri directed the ball nicely to Karmenu Xrieha, Domenico Decarlo failed to intercept the pass.

Karmenu Xrieha tried to twist past Feliciano Role but Feliciano Role blocked Karmenu Xrieha in a good, clean tackle.

82'

Grezzju Fernadez played a great ball for Marcello Cardona, Marcello Cardona took it in his stride before Nikola Manzoni could cut it out.

Marcello Cardona made an attempt to deliver the ball to a team-mate but Fredu Sesino blocked it.

83'

Urbano Xiriha tried to dart past Norberto Balbi but Norberto Balbi denied.

84'

Alessandro Bellia blocked Alexander Triolo before Alexander Triolo could pass the ball.

85'

Grezzju Fernadez took the corner kick but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

86'

Alessandro Bellia tried to hit the ball forward to a team-mate but Fredu Sesino intercepted but couldn't control.

87'

Poor corner kick by Federico Pullicino. He sent the corner straight to the opposition.

91'

Giacobbe Cutruffo tried his luck from the freekick. But Giacobbe Cutruffo put it high and wide.

92'

Urbano Xiriha dispatched the freekick goalwards. But Urbano Xiriha put it narrowly over.

End Match Zejtun villa 2 - 0 Gżira United