Welcome to the match between Zimbabwe and Valletta F.C.

1'

Kristian Labadie struck the freekick. But it hit the wall.

2'

Sven Opertis played a pinpoint pass to Guglielmo Sciriha, Guglielmo Sciriha took possession of the ball before Arturo Barbiere could intercept.

Guglielmo Sciriha tried to twist past Marc Bellia but Guglielmo Sciriha lost the ball to Marc Bellia's block tackle.

5'

Serafino Amodeo tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but Bernardo Nani came close and blocked it.

6'

Piju Perotti surged past Leonardu Re!.

Piju Perotti directed the ball nicely to Bruno Azzopardi, Bruno Azzopardi took it in his stride before Abele Maresca could cut it out.

Bruno Azzopardi tried to deliver the ball in from wide but Leonardu Re read the game well to intercept the ball.

8'

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

9'

Sven Opertis tried to skip past the challenge of Marc Bellia but Sven Opertis lost the ball to Marc Bellia.

10'

Bruno Azzopardi directed the ball to Piju Perotti, the ball was picked up by Piju Perotti before Leonardu Re could cut it out.

Piju Perotti held up the ball, evading the challenge of Abele Maresca and fired off a medium-ranged shot.

Piju Perotti's shot looked destined for the net, but it went just over ... A real chance wasted.

11'

Bruno Azzopardi ran up to try an out-swinging ball from the corner.

Sebastiano Magro challenged Valentinu Barbaro for a heading, then headed it across the goal.

Valentin Masco gathered the ball safely.

12'

Corner taken by Bernardo Nani.

Abramo Santucci climbed above Valentinu Barbaro, then flicked the ball forward.

Piju Perotti looked destined to score but Arturo Barbiere made an excellent last ditch tackle!.

13'

Marc Bellia turned with the ball past Cristoforo Hyzler.

Marc Bellia tried to lob the keeper from a distance but the shot was blocked by Bernardo Nani.

14'

Mark Orlandez took the corner kick but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

15'

Marc Bellia went in with a successful block tackle on Sven Opertis before Sven Opertis attempted to deliver the ball.

17'

Bruno Azzopardi tried to get past Leonardu Re but Bruno Azzopardi lost the ball to Leonardu Re.

18'

Mark Orlandez dribbled past Guglielmo Sciriha.

Mark Orlandez put a float cross , Sven Opertis tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Serafino Amodeo performed a glancing header for the goal but Abramo Santucci used his head to clear the ball.

20'

Valentinu Barbaro took the corner kick but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

23'

Bernardo Nani passed along the floor for Cristoforo Hyzler to pick it up, Serafino Amodeo couldn't reach it.

Cristoforo Hyzler skipped easily past the challenge of Kristian Labadie.

Cristoforo Hyzler tried to get onto the pass but he got too much purchase on it as he had been pressured by Serafino Amodeo.

24'

Bruno Azzopardi hit a long pass upfield,Abele Maresca couldn't cut it.

Karmenu Triosi forced the ball goalwards with a header but Valentinu Barbaro headed the ball clear.

26'

Sven Opertis passed along the floor for Guglielmo Sciriha to pick it up, the ball was picked up by Guglielmo Sciriha before Marc Bellia could reach it.

Guglielmo Sciriha made a good pass to Sven Opertis, Sven Opertis picked up on the ball before Mark Orlandez could reach it.

The float cross came in from Sven Opertis on the wing, Marc Bellia missed his interception.

Karmenu Triosi dived onto the ball towards the goal, Valentinu Barbaro approached too late to head the ball clear.

The ball missed to the left of the goal ... It was a wasted opportunity.

27'

Cristoforo Hyzler went across to take the corner but it was cut out easily by the opposition.

28'

Abramo Santucci made an attempt to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he was under pressure from Leonardu Re.

32'

Cristoforo Hyzler passed the ball to Bernardo Nani, Bernardo Nani picked up on the ball before Serafino Amodeo could cut it out.

Bernardo Nani tried to lob the keeper from a distance but the shot was charged down by Kristian Labadie.

35'

Sven Opertis made a good pass to Guglielmo Sciriha, Guglielmo Sciriha picked up on the ball before Marc Bellia could cut it out.

Guglielmo Sciriha lost the ball to Mark Orlandez's block tackle before Guglielmo Sciriha attempted to fire off a shot from long range.

36'

Kristian Labadie picked up Serafino Amodeo's excellent ball, Bernardo Nani stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Kristian Labadie turned with the ball past Cristoforo Hyzler.

Kristian Labadie made a pass to Abele Maresca, Leone De Pasquale couldn't reach it.

Abele Maresca tried to move the ball forward but his possession was lost through a tackle by Abramo Santucci.

37'

Mark Orlandez tried to use his skill to go past Sebastiano Magro but Sebastiano Magro cleanly tackled the ball.

38'

Kristian Labadie attempted to feed the high ball but he misjudged the pass as he had been pressured by Bernardo Nani.

39'

Sven Opertis tried to jink past Marc Bellia but Marc Bellia block tackled Sven Opertis.

40'

Cristoforo Hyzler sprinted to escape from Kristian Labadie.

Cristoforo Hyzler tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but The ball was touched on by Serafino Amodeo.

41'

Abele Maresca played the ball to Leonardu Re's feet, Piju Perotti failed to reach the ball.

Leonardu Re twisted past Bruno Azzopardi.

Leonardu Re tried to get the cross in but Piju Perotti closed in and intercepted the ball.

42'

Serafino Amodeo tried to jink past Sven Opertis but Sven Opertis didn't allow.

44'

Yellow card shown to Cristoforo Hyzler.

45'

Abele Maresca executed a block tackle on Bruno Azzopardi before Bruno Azzopardi attempted to pass the ball.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The referee blew for the end of the half which and we are all square. .Zimbabwe maintained 55% of possession and 45% for Valletta F.C.. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

46'

Guglielmo Sciriha received a yellow card.

50'

Kristian Labadie attempted to feed the high ball but The ball was touched on by Bernardo Nani.

51'

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

52'

Serafino Amodeo knocked a lovely ball for Leonardu Re, Leonardu Re took it in his stride before Cristoforo Hyzler could cut it out.

Leonardu Re attempted a thunderous drive from 35 yards. Bernardo Nani wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

But Leonardu Re put it well wide ... It was a poor miss from Leonardu Re. He looked like he was short of match practice.

55'

Serafino Amodeo skipped past Bernardo Nani.

Serafino Amodeo took a medium-ranged shot. Cristoforo Hyzler couldn't reach it.

But Serafino Amodeo's shot was well wide as the wind swept it away from the goal ... It was a poor effort from Serafino Amodeo. He was lacking match sharpness.

57'

Abele Maresca played the ball to Leonardu Re's feet, Leonardu Re latched onto the ball before Karmenu Triosi could intercept.

Leonardu Re hit the ball forward to Abele Maresca, Piju Perotti couldn't reach it.

Abele Maresca skipped easily past the challenge of Bruno Azzopardi.

Abele Maresca lost his man and found himself with plenty of room and smashed the ball towards the top corner. Leone De Pasquale approached too late to tackle him.

But Abele Maresca put it wide ... He's kicked himself for missing that chance.

59'

Piju Perotti played a lovely ball for Bruno Azzopardi, Leonardu Re failed to reach the ball.

Bruno Azzopardi tried a long range effort. Abele Maresca didn't read the game well enough to block it.

But the ball went flying over the bar ... It was a poor miss from Bruno Azzopardi. He looked like he was short of match practice.

60'

Cristoforo Hyzler tried to get onto the pass but it was intercepted by Kristian Labadie.

61'

Cristoforo Hyzler tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he had been pressured by Kristian Labadie.

62'

Serafino Amodeo passed along the floor for Kristian Labadie to pick it up, the ball was picked up by Kristian Labadie before Bernardo Nani could cut it out.

Kristian Labadie had the pace to beat Cristoforo Hyzler.

Kristian Labadie blasted the ball towards the top corner. Abramo Santucci failed to block the shot.

Zazu Oliva fisted the ball away.

64'

Bernardo Nani tried to loft the ball to a team-mate but The ball ricocheted off Guglielmo Portughese.

65'

Bruno Azzopardi held up the ball, evading the challenge of Leonardu Re and shot a knuckle shot from 30 yards.

However, the ball drifted harmlessly wide by Bruno Azzopardi ... It was a poor effort from Bruno Azzopardi. He was lacking match sharpness.

70'

Sven Opertis moved the ball forward for Guglielmo Sciriha, Guglielmo Sciriha took it in his stride before Marc Bellia could reach it.

Guglielmo Sciriha sent the ball flying towards goal from 40 yards but Mark Orlandez threw himself in front of the shot.

71'

Sebastiano Magro tried his luck from the freekick. Sebastiano Magro was close, but the ball went just over the top of the bar.

74'

Leone De Pasquale made an attempt to pass the ball forward but he got too much purchase on it as he had been pressured by Mark Orlandez.

77'

Piju Perotti flicked the ball over Leonardu Re's head !.

Piju Perotti put some curve on the shot from long range. Abele Maresca failed to block the shot.

Valentin Masco got back in time to make the save.

78'

Piju Perotti directed the ball to Bruno Azzopardi, Bruno Azzopardi latched onto the ball before Abele Maresca could reach it.

Bruno Azzopardi tried to put a low cross but he overhit the cross as he was under too much pressure from Leonardu Re.

81'

Mark Orlandez sent a long ball into the area,Sven Opertis stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Guglielmo Portughese passed the ball instantly to his right. The ball evaded Leone De Pasquale.

Marc Bellia picked up Mark Orlandez's superb pass, Abramo Santucci failed to reach the ball.

Marc Bellia was pressed by Leone De Pasquale but he evaded the challenge and tried an audacious shot on goal.

Well held by Zazu Oliva.

83'

Piju Perotti hit a lovely long ball forward to Sebastiano Magro, Guglielmo Portughese failed to reach the ball.

Sebastiano Magro shot with a bicycle kick but Valentinu Barbaro threw himself in front of the shot.

84'

Bruno Azzopardi sprinted to escape from Leonardu Re.

Bruno Azzopardi shot a hopeful chance from medium-range but Abele Maresca cleared the ball from danger.

85'

Bruno Azzopardi tried to twist past Abele Maresca but Abele Maresca blocked Bruno Azzopardi.

87'

Serafino Amodeo directed the ball to Arturo Barbiere, Arturo Barbiere picked up on the ball before Bernardo Nani could intercept.

Arturo Barbiere laid it forward to Serafino Amodeo, Serafino Amodeo latched onto the ball before Cristoforo Hyzler could intercept.

Serafino Amodeo passed along the floor for Urbano Rabanti to pick it up, Urbano Rabanti latched onto the ball before Bernardo Nani could cut it out.

Urbano Rabanti got free in the penalty area and shot. Abramo Santucci failed to charge down the shot.

The ball went clean over the bar ... He was disappointed with that glaring miss.

88'

Cristoforo Hyzler tried to hit it long to a team-mate but The ball struck Kristian Labadie.

89'

Bruno Azzopardi made a pass to Sven Opertis, Sven Opertis picked up on the ball before Leonardu Re could cut it out.

Sven Opertis kicked the ball through Abele Maresca'legs to Bruno Azzopardi !!!

Bruno Azzopardi tried to deliver a low cross but Leonardu Re intercepted but couldn't control the ball.

End Match Zimbabwe 0 - 0 Valletta F.C.