Welcome to the match between Birzebbugia orient and Sliema wanderers

2'

Grezzju Chapelle tried an audacious shot on goal from 30 yards. Rokku Sinerco failed to charge down the shot.

The ball went sailing over the crossbar ... It was a poor effort from Grezzju Chapelle. He was lacking match sharpness.

3'

Karmenu Sinerco attempted to pass it high to a team-mate but The ball ricocheted off Eugenio Porsella.

9'

Guze Flores had little in the way of options and elected to try a long-range chip but Wiġi Giacomotto got in and cleared the danger.

10'

Guze Flores tried to get past Wiġi Giacomotto but it failed.

11'

Saverju Orlandez tried to play it past Casimiro Pesci but Casimiro Pesci block tackled Saverju Orlandez.

14'

Nestu Struzzini made an attempt to direct the ball to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he was under too much pressure from Tumas Meli.

15'

Pass by Guze Flores to Eugenio Porsella, Eugenio Porsella trapped the ball nicely before Wiġi Giacomotto could cut it out.

A float cross was delivered by Eugenio Porsella, Karmenu Sinerco couldn't reach it.

Grezzju Chapelle rose bravely above Daniel Gabaretta to win the ball, then headed it across the goal.

Gioacchino Busietta made a fingertip save to divert the ball over.

17'

Grezzju Chapelle dribbled past Karmenu Sinerco.

Swerving shot by Grezzju Chapelle from 20 yards. Wiġi Giacomotto wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

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

18'

Casimiro Pesci had shrugged off the challenge of Saverju Orlandez and bent it from long range.

But Casimiro Pesci sent the ball wide of the mark ... He hung his head in shame for missing what was such an easy chance.

19'

Wiġi Giacomotto tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he had been pressured by Grezzju Chapelle.

20'

Saverju Orlandez had the strength to hold off Nestu Struzzini.

Saverju Orlandez got the float cross in from the wing, Valentin Brignone couldn't cut it.

Jerome Mangani had a header for a goal but Walter Lapira headed clear the danger.

23'

Saverju Orlandez 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 Grezzju Chapelle.

24'

Casimiro Pesci played a wonderful ball for Grezzju Chapelle, Rokku Sinerco missed his interception.

Grezzju Chapelle dribbled past Saverju Orlandez.

A spectacular looking overhead kick from Grezzju Chapelle but the shot was charged down by Tommaso Efner.

25'

Grezzju Chapelle held up the ball, evading the challenge of Rokku Sinerco and tried his luck from 30 yards.

But Grezzju Chapelle sent it far too high ... He held his head in his hands.

26'

Nestu Struzzini tried to lob the ball forward but The ball ricocheted off Tumas Meli.

29'

Norberto Valenza knocked a lovely ball for Casimiro Pesci, the ball was picked up by Casimiro Pesci before Rokku Sinerco could reach it.

Casimiro Pesci dribbled past Saverju Orlandez.

Casimiro Pesci played a pinpoint pass to Grezzju Chapelle, Tommaso Efner couldn't cut it.

Grezzju Chapelle blasted the ball towards the top corner but Daniel Gabaretta cleared the ball.

30'

Nestu Struzzini tried to dart past Rokku Sinerco but Rokku Sinerco won the ball from Nestu Struzzini.

31'

Karmenu Sinerco chipped it out of his own half,Eugenio Porsella tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Tristan Manara won the aerial challenge against Jerome Mangani and the ball was cleared.

33'

Nestu Struzzini dribbled past Tumas Meli.

Nestu Struzzini sprinted to escape from Saverio Genovese.

Nestu Struzzini shot! but Daniel Gabaretta scrambled the ball away.

34'

Karmenu Sinerco hit a hopeful looking shot from 30 yards. Eugenio Porsella failed to charge down the shot.

It went close from Karmenu Sinerco ... He should have scored.

35'

Karmenu Sinerco hit it long to Jerome Mangani, Jerome Mangani trapped the ball nicely before Guze Flores could cut it out.

Jerome Mangani found a perfect spot and hit it high and hard towards goal. Tristan Manara failed to charge down the shot.

But the ball went flying over the bar ... He was angry with himself for missing that chance.

36'

Eugenio Porsella went across to take the corner but it was cut out easily by the opposition.

37'

Saverju Orlandez tried to skip past Grezzju Chapelle but Grezzju Chapelle didn't allow.

38'

Grezzju Chapelle sprinted past Wiġi Giacomotto.

Grezzju Chapelle delivered a low cross, Karmenu Sinerco missed his interception.

The ball was expertly converted via a side-foot volley by Norberto Valenza but Daniel Gabaretta charged down the shot.

39'

Nestu Struzzini used his skill to go past Wiġi Giacomotto.

Nestu Struzzini evaded the challenge of Karmenu Sinerco and blasted a banana shot from outside of the area.

Gioacchino Busietta saved and clutched the ball gratefully to his chest.

41'

Fabio Sinerco passed the ball past Saverio Genovese to Nestu Struzzini.

Nestu Struzzini tried to skip past Tumas Meli but Nestu Struzzini lost the ball to Tumas Meli's block tackle.

42'

Poor corner kick delivered by Guze Flores that went straight to the opposition.

43'

The referee showed Tristan Manara a yellow card.

Karmenu Sinerco got past Eugenio Porsella.

Karmenu Sinerco sent in a float cross, Guze Flores couldn't reach it.

Jerome Mangani got up above Tristan Manara, then headed it to the goal.

Zachary Suban strayed off his line ... Jerome Mangani finished a fine move. GOAL!!! ... He was outstretching both arms and running around, changing the angle of his arms while mimicking an airplane !

Birzebbugia orient 0 - 1 Sliema wanderers

44'

Rokku Sinerco tried to play a long ball forward but he overhit the pass as he was under too much pressure from Grezzju Chapelle.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- It was the end of the first half which Sliema wanderers took the lead.Birzebbugia orient maintained 56% of possession and 44% for Sliema wanderers. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

49'

Grezzju Chapelle tried to move the ball forward but he overhit the pass as he had been pressured by Rokku Sinerco.

50'

Rokku Sinerco swiftly put in the freekick. But Rokku Sinerco put it wide of the goal.

53'

Fabio Sinerco gave the corner straight to the opposition.

54'

Tumas Meli went across and took the corner.

Tommaso Efner climbed above Tristan Manara, then attempted a looping header at goal.

Zachary Suban saved and held onto the ball.

55'

Nestu Struzzini twisted past Tumas Meli.

Nestu Struzzini put a float cross , Saverio Genovese failed to reach the ball.

Daniel Gabaretta won the ball in the air from Casimiro Pesci and retained possession.

56'

Saverju Orlandez attempted to feed the high ball but Grezzju Chapelle had no problem in intercepting the ball.

59'

Saverju Orlandez sprinted past Grezzju Chapelle.

Saverju Orlandez span past Casimiro Pesci.

Saverju Orlandez directed the ball nicely to Tumas Meli, Tumas Meli latched onto the ball before Walter Lapira could intercept.

Tumas Meli found an opportunity to score but he lost the ball to Tristan Manara.

60'

Saverju Orlandez tried to skip past Norberto Valenza but Norberto Valenza blocked Saverju Orlandez.

61'

Saverio Genovese played a perfect pass for Tumas Meli, Tumas Meli trapped the ball nicely before Nestu Struzzini could intercept.

Tumas Meli made an attempt to deliver the ball to a team-mate but Valentin Brignone intercepted but couldn't control.

62'

Saverio Genovese knocked a lovely ball for Saverju Orlandez, Saverju Orlandez latched onto the ball before Casimiro Pesci could intercept.

Saverju Orlandez tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but The ball cannoned off Valentin Brignone.

64'

Nestu Struzzini tried to dart past Tumas Meli but Tumas Meli blocked Nestu Struzzini in a good, clean tackle.

66'

Guze Flores made a good pass to Eugenio Porsella, the ball was picked up by Eugenio Porsella before Karmenu Sinerco could cut it out.

Eugenio Porsella squared the ball from the wing, Wiġi Giacomotto failed to intercept the pass.

The ball was expertly converted via a side-foot volley by Norberto Valenza but Tommaso Efner charged down the shot.

71'

Valentin Brignone hit a hopeful looking shot from 30 yards but Tumas Meli cleared the ball.

74'

Perfectly timed block tackle by Wiġi Giacomotto before Valentin Brignone attempted to deliver the ball.

75'

Wiġi Giacomotto dribbled past Guze Flores.

Wiġi Giacomotto 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 Eugenio Porsella.

76'

Saverju Orlandez passed along the floor for Rokku Sinerco to pick it up, the ball was picked up by Rokku Sinerco before Casimiro Pesci could intercept.

Rokku Sinerco made an attempt to pass the ball forward but Grezzju Chapelle found himself in the way of the ball.

77'

Saverio Genovese made good use of the scissors dribble. As Valentin Brignone lost his balance, Saverio Genovese dribbled past Valentin Brignone.

Saverio Genovese tried to get onto the pass but Nestu Struzzini intercepted but couldn't control.

79'

Tumas Meli tried to sprint past Valentin Brignone but Tumas Meli lost the ball to Valentin Brignone's block tackle.

80'

Tumas Meli made a good pass to Saverio Genovese, the ball was picked up by Saverio Genovese before Valentin Brignone could cut it out.

Saverio Genovese centred the ball, Nestu Struzzini missed his interception.

Saverju Orlandez ran onto the ball and quickly blasted the ball towards the goal but Walter Lapira hoofed the ball clear.

81'

Valentin Brignone faked a shot before cutting Wiġi Giacomotto in a different direction.

Valentin Brignone tried to cross into the box but The ball cannoned off Tumas Meli.

82'

Guze Flores played a pinpoint pass to Norberto Valenza, Norberto Valenza picked up on the ball before Wiġi Giacomotto could cut it out.

Norberto Valenza looked destined to score from medium range but Karmenu Sinerco succesfully won the ball from him.

83'

Rokku Sinerco made an attempt to move the ball forward but Grezzju Chapelle got to the ball first.

86'

Corner taken by Karmenu Sinerco and cut out by the opposition.

88'

Nestu Struzzini took the corner to the edge of the area.

Casimiro Pesci jumped with Tommaso Efner and won the ball, then had a header for a goal.

Casimiro Pesci left Gioacchino Busietta with an easy save.

89'

Karmenu Sinerco played the ball long looking for a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he had been pressured by Valentin Brignone.

92'

Domenico De Domenico dribbled past Valentin Brignone.

Domenico De Domenico rifled a dipping shot at goal from 20 yards but Nestu Struzzini cleared the ball to safety.

93'

Guze Flores tried to hit it long to a team-mate but Wiġi Giacomotto coolly intercepted the pass.

End Match Birzebbugia orient 0 - 1 Sliema wanderers