Welcome to the match between Tarxien wanderers and Balzan

1'

Nathaniel Pizzuto took the corner kick but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

3'

Saverio Le Brun's corner was cut out easily by the opposition.

5'

Neil Cordina moved the ball forward for Valentin Ferreri, Valentin Ferreri trapped the ball nicely before Baldassar Barbieri could intercept.

Valentin Ferreri directed the ball nicely to Wistin Maresca, Wistin Maresca trapped the ball nicely before Tinu Orland could intercept.

Wistin Maresca found a perfect spot and had a crack at goal. Anselmo Francalanza approached too late to tackle him.

Simone Falzon did well to tip it wide.

6'

Nathaniel Pizzuto tried to float the ball over into the area but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

7'

Neil Cordina hit it high and hard towards goal from 30 yards. Baldassar Barbieri couldn't reach it.

Simone Falzon did well to tip it over the bar.

9'

Bonifacio Giacomotto played the ball to Davide Tonna's feet, Basilio Gravagna failed to intercept the pass.

Davide Tonna made an attempt to deliver the ball to a team-mate but The ball was touched on by Wistin Maresca.

10'

Saverio Le Brun directed the ball nicely to Matthew Martorello, Matthew Martorello trapped the ball nicely before Erin Sapiano could reach it.

Matthew Martorello evaded the challenge of Nathaniel Pizzuto and fired off a medium-ranged shot.

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

11'

Nathaniel Pizzuto tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but Matthew Martorello intercepted the pass.

12'

Valentin Ferreri hit the freekick into the back of the net. Simone Falzon had no chance. ... GOAL!!!

Tarxien wanderers 1 - 0 Balzan

13'

Neil Cordina moved the ball forward for Valentin Ferreri, Valentin Ferreri trapped the ball nicely before Nathaniel Pizzuto could intercept.

Valentin Ferreri found a chance to score from medium range but Tinu Orland made an important challenge!.

14'

Baldassar Barbieri picked up Noe Bernard's excellent ball, Wistin Maresca couldn't reach it.

Baldassar Barbieri tried to lob the keeper from a distance but Valentin Ferreri managed to block the shot.

18'

Neil Cordina played a lovely ball for Valentin Ferreri, Baldassar Barbieri stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Valentin Ferreri escaped from the challenge of Tinu Orland and flighted the ball towards goal from distance.

Simone Falzon saved and deflected the ball clear.

19'

Wistin Maresca tried to use his skill to go past Davide Tonna but Davide Tonna block tackled Wistin Maresca.

20'

Nathaniel Pizzuto could not stop Saverio Le Brun going past him.

Saverio Le Brun dribbled past Erin Sapiano.

Saverio Le Brun made a good pass to Federico Ellul, Federico Ellul latched onto the ball before Pawlu Perisco could cut it out.

Good play by Federico Ellul in making himself some space and shot. Anselmo Francalanza approached too late to block it.

Simone Falzon tipped the ball round the post.

21'

Baldassar Barbieri went across to take the corner but it was cut out easily by the opposition.

23'

Wistin Maresca lofted the ball forward to Stiefnu Criminale, Davide Tonna failed to intercept the pass.

Stiefnu Criminale delivered the ball to Mikiel Chetcutti, Pawlu Perisco couldn't cut it.

Mikiel Chetcutti found himself in some space and blasted the ball towards the top corner. Anselmo Francalanza approached too late to clear the danger.

Simone Falzon did not get back in time to reach it ... Mikiel Chetcutti scored a fabulous goal !!! ... The fans were ecstatic !

Tarxien wanderers 2 - 0 Balzan

24'

Wistin Maresca hit the ball forward to Basilio Gravagna, Basilio Gravagna trapped the ball nicely before Davide Tonna could cut it out.

Bonifacio Giacomotto could not stop Basilio Gravagna going past him.

Basilio Gravagna was in a dangerous position !.

Basilio Gravagna advanced on Simone Falzon, dodged the keeper, and was left with a simple finish. Super Finish !!!

Tarxien wanderers 3 - 0 Balzan

27'

Saverio Le Brun searched out Stiefnu Criminale with a high ball, Stiefnu Criminale controlled the ball when bringing it down before Erin Sapiano could cut it out.

Anselmo Francalanza block tackled Stiefnu Criminale before Stiefnu Criminale attempted to fire off a shot.

29'

Erin Sapiano tried to score from long range but Matthew Martorello made a crucial intervention!.

30'

Stiefnu Criminale played a lovely ball for Neil Cordina, Neil Cordina picked up on the ball before Tinu Orland could cut it out.

Neil Cordina twisted past Baldassar Barbieri.

Pawlu Perisco executed a block tackle on Neil Cordina before Neil Cordina attempted to shoot at goal.

31'

Noe Bernard was shown a yellow card.

Saverio Le Brun passed along the floor for Matthew Martorello to pick it up, Erin Sapiano couldn't cut out the pass.

Matthew Martorello tried to whip in a float cross but it was intercepted by Nathaniel Pizzuto.

32'

Marju Randun tried to dribble past Tinu Orland but Tinu Orland denied.

34'

Saverio Le Brun shot a hopeful chance from long-range. Nathaniel Pizzuto approached too late to clear the danger.

But Saverio Le Brun put it wide of the goal ... It was a shocking miss.

36'

Baldassar Barbieri made an attempt to pass the ball to a team-mate but The ball struck Valentin Ferreri.

38'

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

39'

Neil Cordina played a pinpoint pass to Valentin Ferreri, the ball was picked up by Valentin Ferreri before Tinu Orland could intercept.

Valentin Ferreri delivered the ball to Federico Ellul, Federico Ellul took possession of the ball before Baldassar Barbieri could intercept.

Federico Ellul curled a shot from an angle but Pawlu Perisco threw himself in front of the shot.

41'

Saverio Le Brun dribbled past Erin Sapiano.

Saverio Le Brun tried to supply a low cross but The ball cannoned off Nathaniel Pizzuto.

42'

Neil Cordina twisted past Tinu Orland.

Neil Cordina made an attempt to move the ball forward but he got too much purchase on it as he was under too much pressure from Baldassar Barbieri.

43'

Neil Cordina hit a hopeful looking shot from 30 yards but Tinu Orland blocked the shot.

44'

Saverio Le Brun surged past Nathaniel Pizzuto!.

Saverio Le Brun shot a hopeful chance from medium-range. Erin Sapiano wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

Brilliant saved by Simone Falzon.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The referee blew for the end of the half which Balzan were unfortunate to go in behind.Tarxien wanderers maintained 61% of possession and 39% for Balzan. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

46'

Valentin Ferreri directed the ball nicely to Wistin Maresca, the ball was picked up by Wistin Maresca before Davide Tonna could intercept.

Wistin Maresca flicked the ball over Bonifacio Giacomotto's head !.

Wistin Maresca tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but Pawlu Perisco read the game well to intercept the ball.

47'

Neil Cordina tried his luck with a long range chip but Tinu Orland cleared the ball from danger.

49'

Saverio Le Brun struck the freekick over the wall. But Saverio Le Brun's shot was well wide as the wind swept it away from the goal.

51'

Neil Cordina knocked a lovely ball for Valentin Ferreri, Valentin Ferreri took it in his stride before Baldassar Barbieri could reach it.

Valentin Ferreri looked destined to score from medium range but Tinu Orland went in with a successful block tackle on him.

52'

Saverio Le Brun tried to score from long range but he was closed down well by Bonifacio Giacomotto.

53'

Basilio Gravagna passed the ball to Wistin Maresca, Davide Tonna failed to intercept the pass.

Wistin Maresca had the pace to beat Bonifacio Giacomotto.

Good play by Wistin Maresca in making himself some space and shot for the top corner. Anselmo Francalanza approached too late to clear the danger.

Simone Falzon tipped the ball over the bar.

54'

Saverio Le Brun made an attempt to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he was under too much pressure from Erin Sapiano.

56'

Wistin Maresca hit the ball from long range but Davide Tonna threw himself in front of the shot.

57'

Baldassar Barbieri tried to dart past Valentin Ferreri but failed.

58'

Saverio Le Brun tried to knock a long ball forward but Erin Sapiano closed in and intercepted the ball.

60'

Neil Cordina played a lovely ball for Valentin Ferreri, Valentin Ferreri took it in his stride before Erin Sapiano could intercept.

Valentin Ferreri directed the ball nicely to Stiefnu Criminale, Stiefnu Criminale took possession of the ball before Tinu Orland could reach it.

Stiefnu Criminale lost his man and found himself with plenty of room and chipped the ball goalwards. Pawlu Perisco approached too late to block it.

Stiefnu Criminale was close, with the ball skimming the top of the bar ... He should have scored.

64'

Wistin Maresca dribbled past Davide Tonna.

Wistin Maresca took the ball past Bonifacio Giacomotto.

Wistin Maresca faked a shot before cutting Davide Tonna in a different direction.

Wistin Maresca was able to make space and shot. Anselmo Francalanza didn't read the game well enough to block it.

Simone Falzon did well to save and hold onto the ball.

66'

Neil Cordina hit a speculative long-range shot. Baldassar Barbieri failed to block the shot.

Simone Falzon blocked the shot.

69'

Wistin Maresca made a good pass to Basilio Gravagna, Basilio Gravagna took it in his stride before Davide Tonna could reach it.

Basilio Gravagna lost the ball to Bonifacio Giacomotto's block tackle before Basilio Gravagna attempted to pass the ball.

70'

Neil Cordina attempted to loft the ball to a team-mate but The ball bounced off Tinu Orland.

71'

Neil Cordina played it confidently past Tinu Orland.

Neil Cordina dribbled confidently past Baldassar Barbieri.

Neil Cordina found himself in some space and fired off a shot. Pawlu Perisco approached too late to tackle him.

Simone Falzon tried to save but he couldn ... Vintage strike from Neil Cordina !!! GOAL!!! ... The fans chanted Neil Cordina's name !

Tarxien wanderers 4 - 0 Balzan

74'

Neil Cordina attempted to lob the ball forward but he misjudged the pass as he was under pressure from Erin Sapiano.

75'

Saverio Le Brun attempted to chip the ball forward but it was a poor ball as he was under too much pressure from Erin Sapiano.

77'

Stiefnu Criminale tried to loft the ball to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he was under too much pressure from Bonifacio Giacomotto.

78'

Saverio Le Brun delivered the ball to Matthew Martorello, Matthew Martorello took it in his stride before Erin Sapiano could cut it out.

Matthew Martorello tried to square the ball from the wing but Nathaniel Pizzuto did well to pick out and intercept that cross.

80'

Marju Randun lifted the ball towards Matthew Martorello in the area, Matthew Martorello took an excellent first touch before Baldassar Barbieri could cut it out.

Matthew Martorello moved the ball forward for Wistin Maresca, the ball was picked up by Wistin Maresca before Pawlu Perisco could intercept.

Wistin Maresca got free in the penalty area and had a go on goal. Anselmo Francalanza failed to charge down the shot.

Saved by Simone Falzon .

81'

Erin Sapiano took the corner kick but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

82'

Neil Cordina dribbled confidently past Baldassar Barbieri.

Neil Cordina chipped it out of his own half,Tinu Orland tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Stiefnu Criminale performed a diving header toward the goal but Anselmo Francalanza used his head to clear the ball.

83'

Basilio Gravagna lofted the ball to Valentin Ferreri, Tinu Orland failed to reach the ball.

Good play by Valentin Ferreri in making himself some space and struck it at goal. Pawlu Perisco failed to charge down the shot.

But Valentin Ferreri put it just over ... He should have scored.

86'

Wistin Maresca played a perfect pass for Basilio Gravagna, Basilio Gravagna trapped the ball nicely before Davide Tonna could cut it out.

Bonifacio Giacomotto block tackled Basilio Gravagna before Basilio Gravagna attempted to hit a shot towards goal from medium range.

89'

Federico Ellul tried his luck from the freekick. But it hit the wall.

93'

Saverio Le Brun passed along the floor for Neil Cordina to pick it up, Tinu Orland stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Neil Cordina went by the challenge of Baldassar Barbieri.

Neil Cordina took the ball past Tinu Orland.

Neil Cordina had a crack at goal but the shot was blocked by Pawlu Perisco.

95'

Matthew Martorello received a yellow card.

Baldassar Barbieri shot a knuckle shot from 30 yards but Valentin Ferreri blocked the shot.

End Match Tarxien wanderers 4 - 0 Balzan