Welcome to the match between Paola F.C. and Sliema F.C.

1'

Marco Ellul tried to pass it long to a team-mate but Tinu Napoleone had no problem in intercepting the ball.

2'

Marco Ellul tried to use his skill to go past Kelinu Baldacchino but Kelinu Baldacchino blocked Marco Ellul in a good, clean tackle.

4'

Peppi Benjacar tried to pass the ball forward but he overhit the pass as he was under too much pressure from Kristian Cordina.

5'

Kieran Gargani powered past Abramo Genovese!.

Kieran Gargani tried to sprint past Kristian Cordina but Kristian Cordina took the ball away from Kieran Gargani.

6'

Kristian Cordina failed in his attempt to get past Peppi Benjacar.

7'

Kieran Gargani received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Marco Ellul, Kieran Gargani trapped the ball nicely before Paolo Letard could intercept.

The ball was struck by Kieran Gargani from 20 yards out. Kelinu Baldacchino couldn't reach it.

Davide Gabriele got back in time to make the save.

10'

Riccardo Valenza tried to skip past the challenge of Valentinu Stellini but Riccardo Valenza lost the ball to Valentinu Stellini's block tackle.

11'

Riccardo Valenza used his skill to go past Tinu Napoleone.

Riccardo Valenza looked destined to score from medium range but he was tackled by Valentinu Stellini.

13'

Kristian Cordina played a lovely ball for Abramo Genovese, Abramo Genovese latched onto the ball before Peppi Benjacar could cut it out.

Abramo Genovese stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he was under too much pressure from Marco Ellul.

14'

Valentinu Stellini tried to jink past Riccardo Valenza but Valentinu Stellini lost the ball to Riccardo Valenza's block tackle.

16'

Kelinu Baldacchino moved the ball forward for Paolo Letard, Marco Ellul missed his interception.

Paolo Letard played a perfect pass for Marco Castagna, the ball was picked up by Marco Castagna before Leli Amaira could reach it.

Marco Castagna tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but he overhit the pass as he was under pressure from Leopoldo Tumblett.

18'

Paolo Letard directed the ball to Marco Castagna, the ball was picked up by Marco Castagna before Marco Ellul could cut it out.

Marco Castagna played a lovely ball for Ignazio Tragalione, Ignazio Tragalione took it in his stride before Leli Amaira could cut it out.

Ignazio Tragalione was able to make space and tried to lob it over the keeper. Leopoldo Tumblett failed to block the shot.

Well held by Saver Demajo.

19'

Abramo Genovese skipped easily past the challenge of Peppi Benjacar.

Abramo Genovese delivered a float cross, Kieran Gargani stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Marco Castagna performed a glancing header for the goal but Ganni Salinos headed clear the danger.

20'

Ganni Salinos sent the corner kick straight to the opposition.

22'

Abramo Genovese stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but The ball cannoned off Peppi Benjacar.

25'

Marco Castagna delivered the ball to Paolo Letard, Paolo Letard picked up on the ball before Leli Amaira could reach it.

Paolo Letard made an attempt to pass the ball to a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he had been pressured by Marco Ellul.

26'

Feliciano Rei made a low forward pass,Marco Ellul couldn't reach it.

Valentinu Stellini run onto the ball and quickly fired off a shot, Leopoldo Tumblett couldn't reach it.

Saver Demajo made a stunning save !.

28'

Paolo Letard looked for the head of Ignazio Tragalione, Ignazio Tragalione controlled the ball when bringing it down before Leli Amaira could intercept.

Ignazio Tragalione drove the ball at goal but Ganni Salinos cleared the ball.

29'

Valentinu Stellini tried to get onto the pass but The ball ricocheted off Censu Schembri.

30'

Valentinu Stellini tried his luck from 30 yards but Censu Schembri removed the danger.

31'

Abramo Genovese made a pass to Kristian Cordina, Kristian Cordina picked up on the ball before Peppi Benjacar could cut it out.

Kristian Cordina tried to supply a float cross but Kieran Gargani got in the way of the ball.

34'

Riccardo Valenza tried to play it past Tinu Napoleone but Tinu Napoleone blocked Riccardo Valenza in a good, clean tackle.

36'

Abramo Genovese tried to pass the ball forward but his possession was lost through a tackle by Peppi Benjacar.

37'

Valentinu Stellini tried to twist past Riccardo Valenza but Valentinu Stellini lost the ball to Riccardo Valenza.

38'

Paolo Letard hit the ball forward to Kelinu Baldacchino, Kelinu Baldacchino took it in his stride before Leli Amaira could reach it.

Kelinu Baldacchino tried to play it past Marco Ellul but Marco Ellul took the ball away from Kelinu Baldacchino.

40'

Valentinu Stellini attempted to loft the ball to a team-mate but it was intercepted by Censu Schembri.

41'

Benjamin Turcis tried for goal from the freekick. But it didn't beat the wall.

43'

Abramo Genovese skipped easily past the challenge of Peppi Benjacar.

Abramo Genovese made a pass to Feliciano Rei, Feliciano Rei took possession of the ball before Kieran Gargani could intercept.

Feliciano Rei tried to deliver a low cross but Peppi Benjacar came close and blocked it.

45'

Gulju Natale lifted the corner kick into the area but it was cleared by the opposition.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The referee blew for the end of the half which and we are all square. .Paola F.C. had 42% possession in the match, while Sliema F.C. had 58%. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

46'

Leli Amaira took the ball past Paolo Letard.

Leli Amaira made a good pass to Peppi Benjacar, Kelinu Baldacchino missed his interception.

Peppi Benjacar was pressed by Gulju Natale but he evaded the challenge and took a shot.

But Peppi Benjacar scooped it over the bar ... He should have hit the target at least.

48'

Marco Ellul made a good pass to Leli Amaira, Leli Amaira took possession of the ball before Kelinu Baldacchino could cut it out.

Leli Amaira shot from 30 yards. Paolo Letard couldn't reach it.

Davide Gabriele got himself in front of the shot.

50'

Censu Schembri dribbled past Tinu Napoleone.

Censu Schembri put a low cross in to the far post, Valentinu Stellini couldn't reach it.

Riccardo Valenza hit the ball on the volley but the shot cannoned off Gulju Natale.

52'

Abramo Genovese tried to get past Kieran Gargani but Abramo Genovese lost the ball to Kieran Gargani's block tackle.

55'

Tinu Napoleone tried to sprint past Riccardo Valenza but his possession is lost through a tackle by Riccardo Valenza.

57'

Abramo Genovese took the ball confidently past Peppi Benjacar.

Abramo Genovese tried to dart past Kieran Gargani but Kieran Gargani block tackled Abramo Genovese.

58'

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

59'

Censu Schembri attempted a thunderous drive from 35 yards but Tinu Napoleone threw himself in front of the shot.

60'

Censu Schembri sent in the freekick. The shot looked to have taken a deflection off the wall.

62'

Paolo Letard played a great ball for Kelinu Baldacchino, Kelinu Baldacchino picked up on the ball before Marco Ellul could intercept.

Kelinu Baldacchino made a pass to Paolo Letard, Leli Amaira couldn't reach it.

Paolo Letard played the ball to Ignazio Tragalione's feet, Marco Ellul couldn't cut out the pass.

Ignazio Tragalione played a great ball for Abramo Genovese, Abramo Genovese latched onto the ball before Leopoldo Tumblett could cut it out.

Abramo Genovese shot! but Ganni Salinos removed the danger.

63'

Kelinu Baldacchino stepped away from Leli Amaira and hit a fierce shot from 35 yards.

Saver Demajo shouldn't have been beaten from that angle ... Kelinu Baldacchino capped an excellent move. GOAL!!! ... He raised a finger to his lips ! He had silenced the opposition fans

Paola F.C. 0 - 1 Sliema F.C.

64'

Abramo Genovese tried to play a long ball but The ball was touched on by Alwigi Sillato.

67'

Kristian Cordina played a wonderful ball for Paolo Letard, the ball was picked up by Paolo Letard before Marco Ellul could reach it.

Paolo Letard escaped from the challenge of Leli Amaira and tried an audacious lob from 30 yards.

Saver Demajo managed to get a hand to it and turn it behind.

72'

Leli Amaira tried to get onto the pass but he overhit the pass as he was under too much pressure from Kelinu Baldacchino.

73'

The corner was taken by Paolo Letard towards the edge of the area.

Marco Castagna won the aerial challenge against Ganni Salinos, then performed a glancing header for the goal.

Saver Demajo managed to get a hand to it and turn it behind.

74'

Ignazio Tragalione's corner was cut out easily by the opposition.

75'

Riccardo Valenza directed the ball nicely to Alwigi Sillato, Valentinu Stellini missed his interception.

Alwigi Sillato tried to sprint past Tinu Napoleone but Tinu Napoleone blocked Alwigi Sillato in a good, clean tackle.

78'

Kelinu Baldacchino fed the ball forward to Feliciano Rei, Leli Amaira couldn't reach it.

Feliciano Rei fed the ball forward to Ignazio Tragalione, Marco Ellul couldn't cut out the pass.

Ignazio Tragalione passed along the floor for Valentinu Stellini to pick it up, Leopoldo Tumblett couldn't cut out the pass.

Valentinu Stellini was able to make space and chipped the ball goalwards. Ganni Salinos failed to charge down the shot.

Saver Demajo did well to save and hold onto the ball.

79'

Leli Amaira played a wonderful ball for Marco Ellul, Marco Ellul took possession of the ball before Kelinu Baldacchino could cut it out.

Paolo Letard was outmuscled by Marco Ellul.

Marco Ellul played a lovely ball for Censu Schembri, Censu Schembri picked up on the ball before Kelinu Baldacchino could intercept.

Censu Schembri tried an audacious shot on goal but Gulju Natale removed the danger.

80'

Leopoldo Tumblett made an attempt to deliver the ball to a team-mate but The ball struck Valentinu Stellini.

82'

Abramo Genovese dribbled confidently past Peppi Benjacar.

Abramo Genovese had a great opportunity to score from medium range but Kieran Gargani made an important challenge!.

83'

Kelinu Baldacchino block tackled Leli Amaira before Leli Amaira attempted to pass the ball.

84'

Marco Ellul received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Leli Amaira, the ball was picked up by Marco Ellul before Kelinu Baldacchino could reach it.

Marco Ellul bent it from long range but Paolo Letard blocked the shot.

86'

The referee showed Gulju Natale a yellow card.

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

87'

Censu Schembri gave the corner straight to the opposition.

88'

Leli Amaira stabbed the ball forward for a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he was under pressure from Marco Castagna.

89'

Paolo Letard tried to hit it long to a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he was under too much pressure from Leli Amaira.

90'

Valentinu Stellini floated the ball over into the area from the corner kick.

Feliciano Rei won the aerial challenge against Ganni Salinos, then had a header for a goal.

Saver Demajo did well to tip it wide.

91'

Riccardo Valenza played a pinpoint pass to Censu Schembri, Tinu Napoleone failed to intercept the pass.

Censu Schembri tried to take the ball past Valentinu Stellini but Valentinu Stellini blocked Censu Schembri.

93'

Abramo Genovese flicked the ball over Leli Amaira's head !.

Abramo Genovese shielded the ball from Peppi Benjacar and blasted the ball towards the top corner from 25 yards.

But Abramo Genovese sent it far too high ... It was a dismal effort, he never should have missed.

End Match Paola F.C. 0 - 1 Sliema F.C.