Welcome to the match between San Gwann town and Paola F.C.

2'

Karistu Giusti had shrugged off the challenge of Peppi Benjacar and hit a speculative effort from 35 yards.

But Karistu Giusti put it just over ... A real chance wasted.

3'

Ireneo Hili tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but Kieran Gargani found himself in the way of the ball.

5'

Peppi Benjacar dispatched the freekick goalwards. But a defender jumped to block the freekick.

6'

Christian Crescimano tried to jink past Riccardo Valenza but failed.

7'

Christian Crescimano passed along the floor for Mikail Tortell to pick it up, Censu Schembri couldn't cut it.

Riccardo Valenza block tackled Mikail Tortell before Mikail Tortell tried to get onto the pass.

8'

Samuele Cipriott passed the ball to Isaac Abdilla, Marco Ellul tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Isaac Abdilla stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but Leli Amaira found himself in the way of the ball.

10'

Christian Crescimano took the ball past Kieran Gargani.

Christian Crescimano attempted to chip the ball forward but he overhit the pass as he was under pressure from Peppi Benjacar.

12'

Samuele Cipriott swung the corner kick into the box. The goalkeeper punched the ball clear.

14'

Peppi Benjacar had the strength to hold off Karistu Giusti.

Peppi Benjacar tried to get the cross in but he got too much purchase on it as he had been pressured by Leone Naudi.

15'

Leone Naudi picked up Karistu Giusti's excellent ball, Kieran Gargani failed to intercept the pass.

Leone Naudi delivered a low cross, Peppi Benjacar missed his interception.

Ireneo Hili quickly drove the ball low towards the goal before Leopoldo Tumblett could clear it away.

Saver Demajo tipped the ball over the bar.

16'

Riccardo Valenza sprinted past Mikail Tortell.

Riccardo Valenza delivered a float cross, Christian Crescimano couldn't cut out the pass.

Alwigi Sillato rose bravely above Samuele Cipriott to win the ball, then hit the ball with his head toward the goal.

Carl Paias did fantastically well to save and hold the ball.

17'

Christian Crescimano made a pass to Mikail Tortell, Censu Schembri tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Mikail Tortell tried to get the cross in but The ball struck Riccardo Valenza.

18'

Isaac Abdilla took the ball past Leli Amaira.

Isaac Abdilla moved the ball forward for Ireneo Hili, Ireneo Hili took possession of the ball before Marco Ellul could cut it out.

Ireneo Hili tried to hit the ball forward to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he had been pressured by Ganni Salinos.

19'

Poor corner kick delivered by Ganni Salinos that went straight to the opposition.

20'

Kieran Gargani played the ball high to Alwigi Sillato, Leone Naudi stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Alwigi Sillato got free in the penalty area and tried to lob the ball at goal. Samuele Cipriott didn't read the game well enough to block it.

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

21'

Roberto Casan passed the ball to Isaac Abdilla, Peppi Benjacar couldn't reach it.

Isaac Abdilla shot from distance. Marco Ellul approached too late to block it.

Saver Demajo fisted the ball away.

22'

Isaac Abdilla played a lovely ball for Gabriel Castaldi, Leli Amaira failed to intercept the pass.

Gabriel Castaldi made an attempt to deliver the ball to a team-mate but The ball ricocheted off Marco Ellul.

25'

The referee showed Alwigi Sillato a yellow card.

Peppi Benjacar had shrugged off the challenge of Leone Naudi and hit a crashing drive from 40 yards.

It went close from Peppi Benjacar ... A wasted opportunity.

26'

Leli Amaira tried to use his skill to go past Gabriel Castaldi but Gabriel Castaldi succesfully won the ball from Leli Amaira.

27'

Isaac Abdilla tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but Marco Ellul coolly intercepted the pass.

28'

Leopoldo Tumblett tried to play a long ball forward but Mikail Tortell did well to spot and intercept the pass.

29'

Ireneo Hili tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but The ball cannoned off Leli Amaira.

31'

Samuele Cipriott whipped in the corner.

Christian Crescimano jumped above Ganni Salinos, then headed it across the goal.

But Christian Crescimano sent it far too high ... It was a wasted opportunity.

32'

Riccardo Valenza was outpaced by Leone Naudi.

Leone Naudi lofted a nicely weighted ball over, Censu Schembri failed to intercept the pass.

Ganni Salinos jumped above Roberto Casan, then headed the ball to safety.

33'

Christian Crescimano sent the corner kick straight to the opposition.

34'

Karistu Giusti had shrugged off the challenge of Peppi Benjacar and tried his luck with a long range chip.

Saver Demajo tried to save but he spilled the ball! ... Karistu Giusti scored an excellent goal !!! ... He slided on his knees !

San Gwann town 1 - 0 Paola F.C.

35'

Christian Crescimano passed the ball to Mikail Tortell, Mikail Tortell latched onto the ball before Censu Schembri could cut it out.

Mikail Tortell made an attempt to deliver the ball to a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he had been pressured by Riccardo Valenza.

37'

Leli Amaira searched out Riccardo Valenza with a high ball, Riccardo Valenza brought the ball down well before Gabriel Castaldi could reach it.

Riccardo Valenza smashed the ball towards the top corner but Samuele Cipriott made the clearance.

38'

Censu Schembri played it confidently past Mikail Tortell.

Censu Schembri crossed the ball high over Christian Crescimano.

Marco Ellul beat Samuele Cipriott to the ball, then hit the ball with his head toward the goal.

Well held by Carl Paias.

39'

Leli Amaira fired off a long shot but Ireneo Hili charged down the shot.

40'

Leli Amaira attempted to feed the high ball but he overhit the pass as he had been pressured by Gabriel Castaldi.

41'

Isaac Abdilla tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but Marco Ellul read the game well to intercept the ball.

43'

Christian Crescimano directed the ball nicely to Mikail Tortell, Mikail Tortell trapped the ball nicely before Censu Schembri could cut it out.

Mikail Tortell tried his luck with a medium range chip but Riccardo Valenza scrambled the ball away.

44'

Leone Naudi received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Karistu Giusti, Peppi Benjacar failed to reach the ball.

Leone Naudi escaped from the challenge of Kieran Gargani and struck a medium range piledriver.

Leone Naudi got it all wrong sending the ball harmlessly over the bar ... It was a poor effort from Leone Naudi. He was lacking match sharpness.

45'

The referee reached into his pocket and pulled out a yellow card for Peppi Benjacar.

Isaac Abdilla attempted to lob the ball forward but Marco Ellul read the game well to intercept the ball.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The teams went in for their half-time break which Paola F.C. were unfortunate to go in behind.San Gwann town maintained 57% of possession and 43% for Paola F.C.. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

46'

Censu Schembri attempted a thunderous drive from 35 yards. Christian Crescimano approached too late to block it.

Carl Paias watched it sail harmlessly over ... It was a poor effort from Censu Schembri. He was lacking match sharpness.

47'

Kieran Gargani attempted to lift the ball forward but Leone Naudi intercepted the pass.

48'

Benjamin Turcis stepped up to take the freekick. The wall blocked the shot.

49'

Karistu Giusti dribbled past Peppi Benjacar.

A float cross was delivered by Karistu Giusti, Kieran Gargani tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Ireneo Hili got to the ball before Leopoldo Tumblett, then connected with a looping header for the goal.

Saver Demajo failed to clear the ball away ... Ireneo Hili scored a goal !!! ... The fans were dancing in jubilation !

San Gwann town 2 - 0 Paola F.C.

51'

Christian Crescimano skipped past Peppi Benjacar.

Christian Crescimano tried to get the ball across but Censu Schembri got in the way of the ball.

52'

Corner taken by Leone Naudi and cut out by the opposition.

54'

Christian Crescimano tried to play a long ball forward but Censu Schembri intercepted but couldn't control the ball.

56'

Marco Ellul tried to sprint past Gabriel Castaldi but Marco Ellul lost out to Gabriel Castaldi.

59'

Christian Crescimano tried to skip past the challenge of Censu Schembri but Censu Schembri blocked Christian Crescimano.

62'

Gabriel Castaldi span past Marco Ellul.

Gabriel Castaldi sent a long ball into the area,Leli Amaira failed to reach the ball.

Ireneo Hili ran onto the ball and hurriedly shot for the top corner but Leopoldo Tumblett hoofed the ball clear.

63'

Poor corner kick by Mikail Tortell. He sent the corner straight to the opposition.

64'

Isaac Abdilla made an attempt to pass the ball to a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he was under pressure from Marco Ellul.

69'

Isaac Abdilla played a pinpoint pass to Ireneo Hili, Ireneo Hili picked up on the ball before Marco Ellul could reach it.

Ireneo Hili made an attempt to move the ball forward but Leli Amaira found himself in the way of the ball.

71'

Karistu Giusti played a lovely ball for Leone Naudi, Leone Naudi took it in his stride before Kieran Gargani could cut it out.

Leone Naudi stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but it was well intercepted by Peppi Benjacar.

73'

Leone Naudi tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but Peppi Benjacar came close and blocked it.

75'

Isaac Abdilla sent the ball flying towards goal from 40 yards. Leopoldo Tumblett failed to charge down the shot.

But Isaac Abdilla struck the ball wide ... He was disappointed with that glaring miss.

76'

Isaac Abdilla skipped easily past Marco Ellul.

Isaac Abdilla had the strength to hold off Leli Amaira.

Lobbed goalwards by Isaac Abdilla but Ganni Salinos threw himself in front of the shot.

77'

Leli Amaira laid it forward to Marco Ellul, Marco Ellul took it in his stride before Isaac Abdilla could cut it out.

Marco Ellul delivered the ball past Gabriel Castaldi to Benjamin Turcis.

Benjamin Turcis took his chance shooting from a very tight angle but the shot was blocked by Samuele Cipriott.

79'

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

81'

Christian Crescimano tried to lift the ball forward but it was intercepted by Riccardo Valenza.

86'

Leli Amaira tried to sprint past Gabriel Castaldi but Gabriel Castaldi blocked Leli Amaira.

87'

Marco Ellul hit a crashing drive from 40 yards but Gabriel Castaldi removed the danger.

88'

Samuele Cipriott received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Christian Crescimano, Censu Schembri couldn't cut out the pass.

Samuele Cipriott had the chance to score from medium range but he was under too much pressure from Riccardo Valenza .

90'

Karistu Giusti took the ball past Kieran Gargani.

Karistu Giusti tried to square the ball from the wing but he overhit the cross as he was under pressure from Peppi Benjacar.

92'

Isaac Abdilla fed the ball forward to Gabriel Castaldi, Gabriel Castaldi took possession of the ball before Leli Amaira could intercept.

From medium range, Gabriel Castaldi bent the ball towards goal. Marco Ellul approached too late to clear the danger.

But Gabriel Castaldi couldn't direct it goalwards ... It was a poor miss from Gabriel Castaldi. He looked like he was short of match practice.

End Match San Gwann town 2 - 0 Paola F.C.