Welcome to the match between San Gwann athletic and Balzan

2'

Ganni Marmara passed along the floor for Severino Xriha to pick it up, Tinu Orland tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Severino Xriha played a pinpoint pass to Ganni Marmara, Ganni Marmara latched onto the ball before Baldassar Barbieri could cut it out.

Ganni Marmara played a great ball for Lawrenz Abdilla, Lawrenz Abdilla took it in his stride before Anselmo Francalanza could cut it out.

Lawrenz Abdilla curled a shot from an angle but Pawlu Perisco removed the danger.

4'

Severino Xriha directed the ball nicely to Boris Nicolas, Baldassar Barbieri missed his interception.

Boris Nicolas tried to skip past the challenge of Tinu Orland but Tinu Orland denied.

5'

Poor corner kick by Stanislao Sammut. He sent the corner straight to the opposition.

6'

Bonifacio Giacomotto made an attempt to pass the ball to a team-mate but Severino Xriha intercepted but couldn't control the ball.

7'

Lawrenz Abdilla had a crack at goal from the freekick. Simone Falzon blocked the shot.

8'

Corner taken by Lawrenz Abdilla and cut out by the opposition.

10'

Nestu Podesta passed the ball to Lawrenz Abdilla, Lawrenz Abdilla picked up on the ball before Erin Sapiano could intercept.

Lawrenz Abdilla looked to play the ball high to Ganni Marmara, Ganni Marmara controlled the ball when bringing it down before Nathaniel Pizzuto could intercept.

Ganni Marmara got free in the penalty area and had a go on goal. Pawlu Perisco approached too late to block it.

But it was horribly wide of the target ... It was a wasted opportunity.

11'

Cipriano Parascandalo dribbled past Baldassar Barbieri.

Cipriano Parascandalo had shrugged off the challenge of Tinu Orland and bent the ball towards goal from 20 yards.

The ball missed to the right of the goal ... He hung his head in shame for missing what was such an easy chance.

14'

Pawlu Perisco went across to take the corner but it was cut out easily by the opposition.

16'

Nestu Podesta made a pass to Lawrenz Abdilla, Lawrenz Abdilla latched onto the ball before Noe Bernard could cut it out.

Lawrenz Abdilla shielded the ball from Erin Sapiano and rifled a dipping shot at goal from 20 yards.

Simone Falzon couldn't reach it ... A goal was scored by Lawrenz Abdilla !!! ... He was delighted !

San Gwann athletic 1 - 0 Balzan

17'

Camillo Triolo tried to feed the high ball but he overhit the pass as he was under too much pressure from Davide Tonna.

19'

Camillo Triolo sprinted to escape from Davide Tonna.

Camillo Triolo looked to play the ball high to Ganni Marmara, Ganni Marmara brought the ball down well before Bonifacio Giacomotto could intercept.

Ganni Marmara found himself in some space and struck the ball with fury. Anselmo Francalanza approached too late to clear the danger.

Simone Falzon failed to clear the ball away ... Ganni Marmara scored a great goal !!! ... The fans chanted Ganni Marmara's name !

San Gwann athletic 2 - 0 Balzan

20'

Nestu Podesta played a pinpoint pass to Lawrenz Abdilla, Lawrenz Abdilla latched onto the ball before Erin Sapiano could cut it out.

Lawrenz Abdilla crossed the halfway line with the ball , Nathaniel Pizzuto stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Ganni Marmara hit the ball on the volley, Pawlu Perisco didn't read the game well enough to block it.

But Ganni Marmara put it wide ... It was an unbelievable miss.

21'

Lawrenz Abdilla tried to get onto the pass but The ball ricocheted off Erin Sapiano.

23'

Camillo Triolo struck the ball with fury from 30 yards. Bonifacio Giacomotto approached too late to tackle him.

But Camillo Triolo's shot was well wide as the wind swept it away from the goal ... He hung his head in shame for missing what was such an easy chance.

24'

Poor corner kick delivered by Baldassar Barbieri that went straight to the opposition.

25'

Severino Xriha had the pace to beat Tinu Orland.

Severino Xriha passed a long ball into the area looking for Sebastiano Savona, Sebastiano Savona latched onto the ball before Baldassar Barbieri could intercept.

Sebastiano Savona delivered the ball to Ganni Marmara, Ganni Marmara took it in his stride before Pawlu Perisco could reach it.

Ganni Marmara found a perfect spot and unleashed a fierce drive high at goal. Anselmo Francalanza failed to block the shot.

Good save by Simone Falzon who held the ball well.

26'

Lawrenz Abdilla tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he had been pressured by Erin Sapiano.

27'

Boris Nicolas flicked the ball over Tinu Orland's head !.

Boris Nicolas tried to play a long ball forward but he got too much purchase on it as he had been pressured by Baldassar Barbieri.

28'

Baldassar Barbieri tried an audacious shot on goal from 30 yards. Boris Nicolas couldn't reach it.

But it was horribly wide of the target ... He was disappointed with that glaring miss.

29'

Baldassar Barbieri played a wonderful ball for Benedetto Assenza, Benedetto Assenza trapped the ball nicely before Boris Nicolas could reach it.

Benedetto Assenza tried to get onto the pass but he misjudged the pass as he was under pressure from Severino Xriha.

31'

The referee reached into his pocket and pulled out a yellow card for Anselmo Francalanza.

Nathaniel Pizzuto tried to play it past Lawrenz Abdilla but Lawrenz Abdilla took the ball away from Nathaniel Pizzuto.

32'

Block tackle from Tinu Orland, easily dispossessing Camillo Triolo before Camillo Triolo attempted to deliver the ball.

33'

Nestu Podesta played a wonderful ball for Lawrenz Abdilla, Lawrenz Abdilla latched onto the ball before Erin Sapiano could reach it.

Swerving shot by Lawrenz Abdilla from 20 yards. Nathaniel Pizzuto wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

But Lawrenz Abdilla put it just over ... He buckled under the pressure.

34'

Severino Xriha tried to get past Benedetto Assenza but failed.

35'

Severino Xriha took the ball past Tinu Orland.

Severino Xriha hit towards goal from 30 yards out. Baldassar Barbieri approached too late to block it.

But Severino Xriha struck the ball wide ... It was a shocking miss.

36'

Bonifacio Giacomotto got past Boris Nicolas with ease.

Bonifacio Giacomotto turned on the ball to leave Severino Xriha standing.

Bonifacio Giacomotto tried an optimistic effort at goal but Cipriano Parascandalo made the clearance.

37'

The referee reached into his pocket and pulled out a yellow card for Ganni Marmara.

38'

Camillo Triolo tried to play it past Davide Tonna but Davide Tonna succesfully won the ball from Camillo Triolo.

39'

Davide Tonna made a pass to Bonifacio Giacomotto, Bonifacio Giacomotto latched onto the ball before Isidoro Meli could reach it.

Bonifacio Giacomotto tried to dart past Camillo Triolo but Camillo Triolo blocked Bonifacio Giacomotto.

42'

Lawrenz Abdilla moved the ball forward for Nestu Podesta, Nestu Podesta took it in his stride before Erin Sapiano could reach it.

Nestu Podesta shot a hopeful chance from medium-range. Nathaniel Pizzuto approached too late to clear the danger.

Simone Falzon turned the ball behind.

44'

Severino Xriha tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he was under pressure from Anselmo Francalanza.

45'

Cipriano Parascandalo stepped up and drifted the corner in.

Severino Xriha tried to nod the ball forward to a team-mate but the header was charged down by Anselmo Francalanza.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The referee blew for the end of the half which Balzan were unfortunate to go in behind.San Gwann athletic had 62% possession in the match, while Balzan had 38%. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

49'

Severino Xriha moved the ball forward for Boris Nicolas, Baldassar Barbieri failed to reach the ball.

Boris Nicolas made a good pass to Ganni Marmara, Ganni Marmara took possession of the ball before Tinu Orland could cut it out.

Ganni Marmara found himself in some space and attempted a thunderous drive. Anselmo Francalanza approached too late to clear the danger.

But the ball went flying over the bar ... It was a terrible miss.

51'

Camillo Triolo tried to play a long ball but Davide Tonna intercepted but couldn't control the ball.

52'

Severino Xriha made an attempt to deliver the ball to a team-mate but The ball ricocheted off Tinu Orland.

54'

Boris Nicolas fed the ball forward to Sebastiano Savona, Baldassar Barbieri failed to reach the ball.

Sebastiano Savona turned with the ball past Tinu Orland.

Sebastiano Savona laid it forward to Ganni Marmara, Ganni Marmara took possession of the ball before Baldassar Barbieri could intercept.

Ganni Marmara found a perfect spot and had a crack at goal. Pawlu Perisco failed to charge down the shot.

Simone Falzon failed to save ... A goal was scored by Ganni Marmara !!! ... He enjoyed that one !

San Gwann athletic 3 - 0 Balzan

55'

Stanislao Sammut struck the freekick over the wall. But it went over the bar.

56'

Tinu Orland could not stop a confident Severino Xriha going past him.

Severino Xriha tried to move the ball forward but it was a poor ball as he was under too much pressure from Baldassar Barbieri.

57'

Nestu Podesta tried to play a long ball forward but Erin Sapiano cut it out easily.

59'

Severino Xriha chipped the ball into the penalty area towards Ganni Marmara, Ganni Marmara brought the ball under control superbly before Nathaniel Pizzuto could reach it.

Good play by Ganni Marmara in making himself some space and shot. Anselmo Francalanza didn't read the game well enough to block it.

Simone Falzon did well to get his fingertips to the ball and tip it over.

60'

Isidoro Meli dribbled past Noe Bernard.

Isidoro Meli tried to deliver the ball in from wide but he got too much purchase on it as he was under too much pressure from Davide Tonna.

62'

Bonifacio Giacomotto took the ball confidently past Isidoro Meli.

Bonifacio Giacomotto tried to supply a float cross but he misjudged the cross as he was under too much pressure from Camillo Triolo.

64'

Camillo Triolo went across to take the corner but it was cut out easily by the opposition.

65'

Camillo Triolo had the strength to hold off Davide Tonna.

Camillo Triolo tried to centre the ball but he misjudged the cross as he had been pressured by Bonifacio Giacomotto.

66'

Nestu Podesta surged past Nathaniel Pizzuto!.

Nestu Podesta shielded the ball from Erin Sapiano and struck a medium range piledriver.

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

67'

Camillo Triolo played a lovely ball for Isidoro Meli, Isidoro Meli took possession of the ball before Bonifacio Giacomotto could intercept.

Isidoro Meli tried to pass it long to a team-mate but The ball cannoned off Davide Tonna.

68'

Severino Xriha flighted in the freekick. The wall blocked the shot.

69'

Severino Xriha tried to play it past Tinu Orland but Tinu Orland dispossessed Severino Xriha.

70'

Sebastiano Savona sent the corner kick straight to the opposition.

71'

Severino Xriha shot a knuckle shot from 30 yards. Tinu Orland approached too late to clear the danger.

It went close from Severino Xriha ... A wasted opportunity.

72'

Severino Xriha tried to knock a long ball forward but he got too much purchase on it as he had been pressured by Tinu Orland.

73'

Isidoro Meli attempted to pass it high to a team-mate but The ball came off Davide Tonna.

74'

Camillo Triolo played a pinpoint pass to Isidoro Meli, Davide Tonna couldn't reach it.

From medium range, Isidoro Meli bent the ball towards goal. Bonifacio Giacomotto couldn't reach it.

But Isidoro Meli sent the ball wide of the mark ... It was a dismal effort, he never should have missed.

76'

Severino Xriha sent the corner kick straight to the opposition.

79'

Camillo Triolo tried to feed the high ball but he misjudged the pass as he had been pressured by Bonifacio Giacomotto.

80'

Cipriano Parascandalo made an attempt to move the ball forward but Nathaniel Pizzuto intercepted but couldn't control the ball.

81'

Camillo Triolo tried to twist past Davide Tonna but Davide Tonna nicked the ball from the toes of Camillo Triolo.

82'

Stanislao Sammut took the corner kick but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

84'

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

85'

Camillo Triolo skipped easily past the challenge of Davide Tonna.

Camillo Triolo directed the ball to Isidoro Meli, Isidoro Meli trapped the ball nicely before Bonifacio Giacomotto could cut it out.

Isidoro Meli delivered the ball in from wide, Davide Tonna tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

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

87'

Boris Nicolas received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Severino Xriha, Boris Nicolas took possession of the ball before Baldassar Barbieri could reach it.

Boris Nicolas passed along the floor for Stanislao Sammut to pick it up, Tinu Orland failed to intercept the pass.

Stanislao Sammut passed the ball to Sebastiano Savona, Sebastiano Savona took possession of the ball before Baldassar Barbieri could cut it out.

Sebastiano Savona played a lovely ball for Ganni Marmara, the ball was picked up by Ganni Marmara before Anselmo Francalanza could reach it.

From wide of the goal, Ganni Marmara managed to curl in a shot. Pawlu Perisco didn't read the game well enough to block it.

But Ganni Marmara scooped it well over the crossbar ... It was a poor miss from Ganni Marmara. He looked like he was short of match practice.

88'

Pass by Nestu Podesta to Lawrenz Abdilla, Lawrenz Abdilla trapped the ball nicely before Erin Sapiano could cut it out.

Lawrenz Abdilla tried to skip past the challenge of Nathaniel Pizzuto but Nathaniel Pizzuto block tackled Lawrenz Abdilla.

89'

Baldassar Barbieri tried to skip past the challenge of Severino Xriha but Severino Xriha won the ball from Baldassar Barbieri.

90'

Nestu Podesta hit the ball forward to Lawrenz Abdilla, Erin Sapiano failed to reach the ball.

A low cross was delivered by Lawrenz Abdilla, Nathaniel Pizzuto tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Sebastiano Savona played the ball forward immediately. Pawlu Perisco stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

92'

Nestu Podesta tried to hit the ball forward to a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he had been pressured by Erin Sapiano.

95'

Perfectly timed block tackle by Davide Tonna before Isidoro Meli attempted to pass the ball.

End Match San Gwann athletic 3 - 0 Balzan