Welcome to the match between Valletta united and Zimbabwe

1'

Abaco Viola moved the ball forward for Gianni Garrone, Gianni Garrone took possession of the ball before Bernardo Nani could intercept.

Gianni Garrone tried to skip past the challenge of Cristoforo Hyzler but Cristoforo Hyzler blocked Gianni Garrone in a good, clean tackle.

2'

Guglielmo Ripard moved the ball forward for Benard Toglia, Guglielmo Sciriha couldn't cut out the pass.

Benard Toglia had the strength to hold off Sven Opertis.

Benard Toglia made an attempt to move the ball forward but it was intercepted by Abramo Santucci.

4'

Bruno Azzopardi received a yellow card.

5'

Abaco Viola ran up to try an out-swinging ball from the corner.

Uberto Decarlo met the ball with a diving header at goal but Abramo Santucci headed the ball clear.

7'

Bruno Azzopardi tried to play a long ball forward but Felice Niceforo found himself in the way of the ball.

8'

Nicola Vasco lifted the corner kick into the area but it was cleared by the opposition.

9'

Guglielmo Ripard attempted to lob the ball forward but Piju Perotti had no problem in intercepting the ball.

10'

Guglielmo Sciriha tried to twist past Guglielmo Ripard but failed.

11'

Gianni Garrone hit a long ball forward,Bernardo Nani failed to intercept the pass.

Marcello Demicoli aimed a one touch pass to his right. Abramo Santucci failed to reach the ball.

Abaco Viola moved the ball forward for Guglielmo Ripard, Guglielmo Ripard latched onto the ball before Leone De Pasquale could intercept.

Guglielmo Ripard passed along the floor for Marcello Demicoli to pick it up, Marcello Demicoli took it in his stride before Abramo Santucci could intercept.

Marcello Demicoli had an effort at goal but Leone De Pasquale managed to block the shot.

12'

Benard Toglia attempted to play a long ball but he misjudged the pass as he had been pressured by Guglielmo Sciriha.

14'

Poor corner kick by Bernardo Nani. He sent the corner straight to the opposition.

15'

The referee showed Karmenu Triosi a yellow card.

Benard Toglia made an attempt to move the ball forward but Guglielmo Sciriha showed great composure in intercepting the ball.

17'

Bernardo Nani tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he was under pressure from Abaco Viola.

20'

Abaco Viola sprinted to escape from Bernardo Nani.

Abaco Viola took the ball past Cristoforo Hyzler.

Abaco Viola got free in the penalty area and struck it at goal. Abramo Santucci approached too late to clear the danger.

Zazu Oliva got up to tip it over.

21'

Cristoforo Hyzler shot a knuckle shot from 30 yards. Abaco Viola wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

But Cristoforo Hyzler couldn't get it on target ... He was angry with himself for missing that chance.

23'

Cristoforo Hyzler tried to skip past the challenge of Abaco Viola but Abaco Viola robbed Cristoforo Hyzler.

25'

Bruno Azzopardi tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he was under too much pressure from Felice Niceforo.

28'

Bruno Azzopardi played a lovely ball for Cristoforo Hyzler, Cristoforo Hyzler took possession of the ball before Felice Niceforo could cut it out.

Cristoforo Hyzler tried to sprint past Abaco Viola but Abaco Viola robbed Cristoforo Hyzler.

29'

Benard Toglia got past Guglielmo Sciriha.

Benard Toglia made a good pass to Guglielmo Ripard, Guglielmo Ripard trapped the ball nicely before Sven Opertis could intercept.

Guglielmo Ripard supplied a low cross, Guglielmo Sciriha missed his interception.

Simone Grillo approached and took a quick shot on the ball but Leone De Pasquale made the clearance.

30'

Benard Toglia tried to twist past Sven Opertis but Sven Opertis took the ball away from Benard Toglia.

31'

Felice Niceforo played a great ball for Guzi Adam, Guzi Adam picked up on the ball before Piju Perotti could cut it out.

Bruno Azzopardi block tackled Guzi Adam before Guzi Adam attempted to pass the ball.

32'

Gianni Garrone directed the ball nicely to Abaco Viola, Abaco Viola latched onto the ball before Bernardo Nani could cut it out.

Pass by Abaco Viola to Marcello Demicoli, Cristoforo Hyzler failed to reach the ball.

Marcello Demicoli got free in the penalty area and drove the ball at goal. Abramo Santucci approached too late to tackle him.

But Marcello Demicoli put it wide of the goal ... He's kicked himself for missing that chance.

33'

The referee reached into his pocket and showed a yellow card to Piju Perotti.

34'

Benard Toglia skipped past Sven Opertis.

Benard Toglia twisted past Guglielmo Sciriha.

Benard Toglia played a great ball for Guglielmo Ripard, Leone De Pasquale failed to reach the ball.

Guglielmo Ripard found himself in some space and fired in a curving shot at goal. Abramo Santucci couldn't reach it.

Zazu Oliva chose to punch the ball away.

36'

Gianni Garrone directed the ball to Benard Toglia, Benard Toglia trapped the ball nicely before Guglielmo Sciriha could intercept.

Benard Toglia tried an audacious lob from 30 yards. Sven Opertis couldn't reach it.

But Benard Toglia didn't get close to troubling the keeper ... It was a wasted opportunity.

38'

Gianni Garrone skipped easily past Bernardo Nani.

Gianni Garrone made an attempt to direct the ball to a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he had been pressured by Cristoforo Hyzler.

42'

Guglielmo Ripard tried to skip past the challenge of Guglielmo Sciriha but Guglielmo Sciriha denied.

43'

Felice Niceforo powered past Bruno Azzopardi!.

Vicious shot by Felice Niceforo for the top corner from distance. Piju Perotti wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

Zazu Oliva watched it sail harmlessly over ... He should have kicked himself for missing what was such an easy chance.

44'

Gianni Garrone hit the ball forward to Abaco Viola, Abaco Viola picked up on the ball before Bernardo Nani could cut it out.

Abaco Viola knocked a lovely ball for Guglielmo Ripard, Guglielmo Ripard took possession of the ball before Cristoforo Hyzler could cut it out.

Good play by Guglielmo Ripard in making himself some space and struck the ball with fury. Abramo Santucci failed to charge down the shot.

Zazu Oliva was rooted to the spot ... Guglielmo Ripard found the net !!! ... He sent the fans into raptures !

Valletta united 1 - 0 Zimbabwe

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The referee blew for the end of the half which Zimbabwe were unfortunate to go in behind.Valletta united had 60% possession in the match, while Zimbabwe had 40%. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

51'

Abaco Viola attempted to lob the ball forward but The ball was touched on by Bernardo Nani.

54'

Nicola Vasco tried to pass the ball forward but he overhit the pass as he had been pressured by Piju Perotti.

55'

Benard Toglia sprinted past Sven Opertis.

Benard Toglia tried to whip in a float cross but Guglielmo Sciriha showed great composure in intercepted the ball.

56'

Cristoforo Hyzler tried an audacious lob from 30 yards. Gianni Garrone approached too late to block it.

But Cristoforo Hyzler sent the ball high into the stands ... It was a wasted opportunity.

57'

Sven Opertis dribbled past Guglielmo Ripard.

Sven Opertis struck the ball with fury from 30 yards but Benard Toglia cleared the ball from danger.

61'

Gianni Garrone tried to pass it long to a team-mate but The ball struck Bernardo Nani.

62'

Leone De Pasquale looked to send a hanging ball over from the corner.

Sebastiano Magro got ahead of Nicola Vasco to win the ball, then made an attacking header.

Gaspare Gulia gathered the ball safely.

63'

Simone Grillo tried to loft the ball to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he was under too much pressure from Bernardo Nani.

65'

Sven Opertis powered past Guglielmo Ripard!.

Sven Opertis tried to deliver a float cross but Benard Toglia intercepted the cross.

70'

Cristoforo Hyzler moved the ball forward for Bernardo Nani, Abaco Viola failed to reach the ball.

Bernardo Nani played a pinpoint pass to Karmenu Triosi, Karmenu Triosi trapped the ball nicely before Gianni Garrone could reach it.

Karmenu Triosi struck the ball with fury but Nicola Vasco got himself between the ball and goal.

71'

Benard Toglia tried to get past Guglielmo Sciriha but Guglielmo Sciriha took the ball away from Benard Toglia.

72'

Bruno Azzopardi attempted to loft the ball to a team-mate but The ball cannoned off Guzi Adam.

74'

Gianni Garrone tried to lift the ball forward but The ball struck Bruno Azzopardi.

75'

Benard Toglia played a great ball for Guglielmo Ripard, Guglielmo Sciriha couldn't cut it.

Guglielmo Ripard crossed the ball high and hard, Sven Opertis couldn't reach it.

Gianni Garrone got to the ball before Abramo Santucci, then headed it to the goal.

Zazu Oliva couldn't save it ... Gianni Garrone scored. It was a fantastic move and finish !!! ... He enjoyed that one !

Valletta united 2 - 0 Zimbabwe

77'

Bruno Azzopardi hit a long ball upfield,Guzi Adam stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Sebastiano Magro performed a glancing header for the goal but Nicola Vasco used his head to clear the ball.

78'

Felice Niceforo swung the corner kick into the box. The goalkeeper punched the ball clear.

80'

Gianni Garrone tried to get past Bernardo Nani but Bernardo Nani denied.

81'

Abaco Viola made a pass to Gianni Garrone, the ball was picked up by Gianni Garrone before Cristoforo Hyzler could intercept.

Gianni Garrone fired off a medium-ranged shot but Bernardo Nani charged down the shot.

82'

Felice Niceforo sprinted to escape from Guglielmo Sciriha.

Felice Niceforo found an opportunity to score from medium range but he was closed down well by Sven Opertis.

84'

Guglielmo Sciriha swiftly put in the freekick. But he hit it too low as the wall blocked the shot.

86'

Benard Toglia tried to dart past Guglielmo Sciriha but Guglielmo Sciriha nicked the ball from the toes of Benard Toglia.

87'

Gianni Garrone hit a speculative long-range shot but Bernardo Nani got in and cleared the danger.

88'

Benard Toglia struck the ball with fury from 30 yards. Guglielmo Sciriha failed to charge down the shot.

However, Benard Toglia put it well over the bar ... He should have kicked himself for missing what was such an easy chance.

89'

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

93'

Cristoforo Hyzler played the ball to Sven Opertis's feet, Sven Opertis picked up on the ball before Guglielmo Ripard could reach it.

Sven Opertis lifted the ball towards Abramo Santucci in the area, Abramo Santucci controlled the ball when bringing it down before Benard Toglia could cut it out.

Abramo Santucci escaped from the challenge of Uberto Decarlo and flicked it goalwards.

Abramo Santucci was close, but the ball went just over the top of the bar ... He should have scored.

End Match Valletta united 2 - 0 Zimbabwe