Welcome to the match between Valletta F.C. and Rabat united

1'

Abele Maresca evaded the challenge of Denzel Calafato and put some curve on the shot from long range.

But Abele Maresca scooped it over the bar ... It was a shocking miss.

2'

Matthew Opertis jinked confidently past Leonardu Re.

A low cross was delivered by Matthew Opertis, Abele Maresca stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Anton De Giovanni moved onto the ball and hurriedly hit a shot, Valentinu Barbaro failed to charge down the shot.

Valentin Masco made an acrobatic save.

3'

Denzel Calafato gave the corner straight to the opposition.

4'

Mark Orlandez tried a long range effort. Ippolito Cuschieri approached too late to tackle him.

But Mark Orlandez scooped it well over the crossbar ... It was an unbelievable miss.

5'

Kristian Labadie aimed the corner at the far post.

Stefano Lateo out-jumped Valentinu Barbaro, then used his head to clear the ball.

6'

Denzel Calafato tried his luck from 30 yards. Leonardu Re wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

But Denzel Calafato scooped it over the bar ... It was an unbelievable miss.

8'

Sean Gasciulli turned on the ball to leave Abele Maresca standing.

Sean Gasciulli passed the ball to Denzel Calafato, Denzel Calafato picked up on the ball before Leonardu Re could cut it out.

Denzel Calafato tried to curl one in from medium range but Abele Maresca made the clearance.

10'

Serafino Amodeo jinked confidently past Ippolito Cuschieri.

Serafino Amodeo tried to lob the keeper from a distance but Oliver Arnaldo cleared the ball from danger.

11'

Oliver Arnaldo played a lovely ball for Denzel Calafato, Denzel Calafato took possession of the ball before Kristian Labadie could reach it.

The ball was struck by Denzel Calafato from 20 yards out. Serafino Amodeo wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

The ball missed to the left of the goal ... He held his head in his hands.

12'

Denzel Calafato made an attempt to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but The ball cannoned off Guglielmo Portughese.

13'

Guglielmo Portughese's corner was cut out easily by the opposition.

14'

The referee reached into his pocket and pulled out a yellow card for Matthew Opertis.

15'

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

17'

Denzel Calafato tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he had been pressured by Leonardu Re.

18'

Serafino Amodeo tried to sprint past Ippolito Cuschieri but failed.

19'

Denzel Calafato tried to take the ball past Leonardu Re but Denzel Calafato lost out to Leonardu Re.

22'

Gaetano Cesareo made an attempt to move the ball forward but Marc Bellia made a great interception.

24'

Mark Orlandez showed Gaetano Cesareo a clean set of heels.

Mark Orlandez tried to get the cross in but it was a poor ball as he had been pressured by Alessandru Castagna.

26'

Gaetano Cesareo tried to dribble past Marc Bellia but failed.

30'

Alessandru Castagna span past Mark Orlandez.

Alessandru Castagna tried to deliver a float cross but Marc Bellia cut it out easily.

32'

Serafino Amodeo tried to pass the ball forward but it was a poor ball as he was under pressure from Ippolito Cuschieri.

33'

Gaetano Cesareo showed Mark Orlandez a clean set of heels.

Swerving shot by Gaetano Cesareo from 20 yards. Marc Bellia failed to block the shot.

Valentin Masco beat the ball away.

34'

Corner taken by Oliver Arnaldo and cut out by the opposition.

36'

Denzel Calafato hit the ball forward to Matthew Opertis, Matthew Opertis took it in his stride before Leonardu Re could cut it out.

Matthew Opertis flicked the ball over Abele Maresca's head !.

Matthew Opertis made an attempt to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he was under pressure from Arturo Barbiere.

38'

Gaetano Cesareo tried to jink past Leonardu Re but Leonardu Re nicked the ball from the toes of Gaetano Cesareo.

39'

Anton De Giovanni floated the ball over into the area from the corner kick.

Pietro Baldacchino met the ball with a diving header at goal but Arturo Barbiere headed clear the danger.

41'

Abele Maresca hit a fierce shot from 40 yards but Matthew Opertis hoofed the ball clear.

43'

Ippolito Cuschieri tried to pass it long to a team-mate but The ball ricocheted off Kristian Labadie.

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47'

Oliver Arnaldo delivered the ball to Ippolito Cuschieri, Marc Bellia couldn't cut out the pass.

Ippolito Cuschieri played a perfect pass for Sean Gasciulli, Sean Gasciulli trapped the ball nicely before Kristian Labadie could cut it out.

Shot by Sean Gasciulli but the shot cannoned off Arturo Barbiere.

48'

Serafino Amodeo was pressed by Ippolito Cuschieri but he evaded the challenge and tried his luck with a long range chip.

Serafino Amodeo got it all wrong sending the ball harmlessly over the bar ... He hung his head in shame for missing what was such an easy chance.

50'

Serafino Amodeo stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but The ball struck Ippolito Cuschieri.

52'

Denzel Calafato passed along the floor for Matthew Opertis to pick it up, Abele Maresca missed his interception.

Matthew Opertis was pressed by Leonardu Re but he evaded the challenge and attempted a cheeky lob from 20 yards.

Valentin Masco was badly positioned ... Matthew Opertis scored a superb effort !!! ... He performed a backflip !!

Valletta F.C. 0 - 1 Rabat united

53'

The referee reached into his pocket and showed a yellow card to Oliver Arnaldo.

Serafino Amodeo tried to dart past Denzel Calafato but Denzel Calafato cleanly tackled the ball.

54'

Abele Maresca fed the ball forward to Kristian Labadie, Denzel Calafato couldn't cut out the pass.

Kristian Labadie tried to float it into the area but The ball ricocheted off Matthew Opertis.

55'

Marc Bellia's corner was cut out easily by the opposition.

56'

Serafino Amodeo played a great ball for Kristian Labadie, Kristian Labadie latched onto the ball before Ippolito Cuschieri could cut it out.

Kristian Labadie played a lovely ball for Urbano Rabanti, Oliver Arnaldo tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Kristian Labadie received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Urbano Rabanti, the ball was picked up by Kristian Labadie before Pietro Baldacchino could reach it.

Kristian Labadie played a lovely ball for Mark Orlandez, Mark Orlandez trapped the ball nicely before Stefano Lateo could intercept.

Shot by Mark Orlandez. Pietro Baldacchino failed to block the shot.

Abele Scotto had no chance to stop the ball ... A goal was scored by Mark Orlandez !!! ... He slided on his knees !

Valletta F.C. 1 - 1 Rabat united

57'

Serafino Amodeo stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but Ippolito Cuschieri got in the way of the ball.

59'

Denzel Calafato sent the corner kick straight to the opposition.

60'

Alessandru Castagna played a pinpoint pass to Oliver Arnaldo, the ball was picked up by Oliver Arnaldo before Kristian Labadie could intercept.

Oliver Arnaldo made a pass to Anton De Giovanni, Anton De Giovanni trapped the ball nicely before Serafino Amodeo could reach it.

Anton De Giovanni shot on the ball but Valentinu Barbaro hoofed the ball clear.

61'

Mark Orlandez dribbled past Alessandru Castagna.

Mark Orlandez took a medium-ranged shot. Gaetano Cesareo approached too late to tackle him.

Abele Scotto strayed off his line ... Mark Orlandez scored a goal !!! ... He sent the fans into raptures !

Valletta F.C. 2 - 1 Rabat united

62'

Serafino Amodeo played a wonderful ball for Mark Orlandez, the ball was picked up by Mark Orlandez before Ippolito Cuschieri could reach it.

Mark Orlandez played a perfect pass for Guglielmo Portughese, Guglielmo Portughese picked up on the ball before Oliver Arnaldo could reach it.

Pietro Baldacchino went in with a successful block tackle on Guglielmo Portughese before Guglielmo Portughese could smash the ball towards goal.

66'

Gaetano Cesareo made an attempt to direct the ball to a team-mate but Mark Orlandez came close and blocked it.

70'

Gaetano Cesareo knocked a lovely ball for Alessandru Castagna, Alessandru Castagna took possession of the ball before Marc Bellia could intercept.

Alessandru Castagna tried to float it into the area but Mark Orlandez found himself in the way of the ball.

73'

Guglielmo Portughese made a pass to Serafino Amodeo, Serafino Amodeo trapped the ball nicely before Ippolito Cuschieri could intercept.

Serafino Amodeo tried to skip past the challenge of Oliver Arnaldo but Serafino Amodeo lost out to Oliver Arnaldo.

74'

Mark Orlandez played the ball to Marc Bellia's feet, Marc Bellia took possession of the ball before Alessandru Castagna could cut it out.

Marc Bellia tried to send in a float cross but he got too much purchase on it as he had been pressured by Gaetano Cesareo.

75'

Matthew Opertis played a perfect pass for Denzel Calafato, Denzel Calafato trapped the ball nicely before Leonardu Re could reach it.

Denzel Calafato made an attempt to pass the ball to a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he was under too much pressure from Abele Maresca.

78'

Mark Orlandez attempted to feed the high ball but Alessandru Castagna made it first to the ball and intercepted.

80'

Kristian Labadie played a perfect pass for Serafino Amodeo, Serafino Amodeo took it in his stride before Oliver Arnaldo could intercept.

Serafino Amodeo tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but Ippolito Cuschieri made a great interception.

81'

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

82'

Oliver Arnaldo played the ball long looking for a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he had been pressured by Kristian Labadie.

83'

Poor corner kick by Sean Gasciulli. He sent the corner straight to the opposition.

84'

Serafino Amodeo attempted to lob the ball forward but The ball ricocheted off Ippolito Cuschieri.

86'

Serafino Amodeo used his skill to go past Alessandru Castagna.

Serafino Amodeo played a great ball for Marc Bellia, Ippolito Cuschieri couldn't cut it.

Marc Bellia found himself with plenty of time and attempted to lob the ball goalwards. Stefano Lateo couldn't reach it.

Abele Scotto was stranded and helpless to save it ... A fine goal all round by Marc Bellia !!! ... He danced around the corner flag with his teammates !

Valletta F.C. 3 - 1 Rabat united

87'

Mark Orlandez sent the corner kick straight to the opposition.

89'

Mark Orlandez lofted the ball forward to Kristian Labadie, Alessandru Castagna failed to intercept the pass.

Kristian Labadie tried an audacious shot on goal past Pietro Baldacchino.

Abele Scotto was very disappointed to be beaten at his near post ... Kristian Labadie found the net !!! ... He pointed towards the sky !

Valletta F.C. 4 - 1 Rabat united

90'

Mark Orlandez spotted Guglielmo Portughese in the area and chipped the ball in, Guglielmo Portughese took an excellent first touch before Alessandru Castagna could cut it out.

Guglielmo Portughese fired off a shot but Stefano Lateo cleared the ball from danger.

91'

Abele Maresca skipped past the challenge of Ippolito Cuschieri.

Abele Maresca tried to skip past Matthew Opertis but it failed.

92'

Leonardu Re swung the corner kick into the box. The goalkeeper punched the ball clear.

95'

Serafino Amodeo tried to dribble past Ippolito Cuschieri but Ippolito Cuschieri won the ball from Serafino Amodeo.

End Match Valletta F.C. 4 - 1 Rabat united