Welcome to the match between Zebbug city and birkirkara nails

1'

Gizaw Maulidi received a yellow card.

Shakhawat Ridwan hit a long ball forward, Bud Scott trapped the ball nicely before Donato Lia could intercept.

Bud Scott was able to make space and struck it at goal. Abele Rebgha failed to charge down the shot.

But it was horribly wide of the target ... It was a wasted opportunity.

2'

Gizaw Maulidi looked to play the ball long to a team-mate but Nicodemo Xiberras got to the ball first.

3'

Lorenzo Portanier tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but Rufino Sandoval got to the ball first.

4'

From long range, Rufino Sandoval bent the ball towards goal. Gervasio Drago couldn't reach it.

The ball went high into the stand behind the goal ... He should have kicked himself for missing what was such an easy chance.

5'

Shakhawat Ridwan lifted the corner kick into the area but it was cleared by the opposition.

7'

Shakhawat Ridwan tried to make a long pass to a team-mate but Matthias Arnaldo got in the way of the ball.

8'

Sheldon Hull skipped past Matthias Arnaldo.

Ujjaljit Swani picked up Sheldon Hull 's superb pass, Lorenzo Portanier tried to move and pick up the ball but he wasn't quick enough.

Ujjaljit Swani sprinted to escape from Abele Rebgha.

Ujjaljit Swani tried to lob it over the keeper. Matthias Arnaldo wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

Tristan Moroni chose to punch the ball away.

10'

Gizaw Maulidi tried to hit it long to a team-mate but Nicodemo Xiberras intercepted but couldn't control the ball.

11'

Shakhawat Ridwan played a lovely ball for Rongo Rambuka, Rongo Rambuka took possession of the ball before Donato Lia could intercept.

Rongo Rambuka delivered a low cross, John Demartino stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

On the volley, Bud Scott shot towards goal, Abele Rebgha approached too late to block it.

Tristan Moroni did well to get his fingertips to the ball and tip it wide.

12'

Gizaw Maulidi tried to jink past Nicodemo Xiberras but Nicodemo Xiberras cleanly tackled the ball.

14'

Donato Lia tried to pass it long to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he was under pressure from Shakhawat Ridwan.

15'

Abele Rebgha shot from 30 yards. Rongo Rambuka approached too late to block it.

Fermín Marín did well to parry it.

18'

Gizaw Maulidi tried to play a long ball forward but he got too much purchase on it as he had been pressured by Ivo Losco.

19'

Gervasio Drago played a pinpoint pass to Lorenzo Portanier, Lorenzo Portanier picked up on the ball before Harun Saliba could intercept.

Lorenzo Portanier made an attempt to deliver the ball to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he was under pressure from Rufino Sandoval .

20'

The freekick was quickly taken by Bud Scott . It went just wide by Bud Scott .

21'

Gizaw Maulidi tried to hit a long ball forward but Nicodemo Xiberras found himself in the way of the ball.

22'

Gizaw Maulidi lost the ball to Nicodemo Xiberras's block tackle before Gizaw Maulidi tried to pass the ball.

24'

Shakhawat Ridwan made good use of the scissors dribble. As Donato Lia lost his balance, Shakhawat Ridwan dribbled past Donato Lia.

Shakhawat Ridwan put a low cross in to the far post, John Demartino stretched to intercept but he couldn't reach it.

Ujjaljit Swani struck it!. Matthias Arnaldo approached too late to tackle him.

It went just wide by Ujjaljit Swani ... A wasted opportunity.

26'

Bud Scott hit a long ball forward, Ujjaljit Swani latched onto the ball before Nicodemo Xiberras could intercept.

Ujjaljit Swani found a gap and attempted to lob the ball goalwards. Matthias Arnaldo couldn't reach it.

Tristan Moroni was poorly placed and had no chance ... Ujjaljit Swani scored !!! ... He ran over to the fans with his arms aloft !

Zebbug city 0 - 1 birkirkara nails

27'

Donato Lia attempted to pass it high to a team-mate but Harun Saliba cut it out.

28'

Sheldon Hull made a pass to Rufino Sandoval , the ball was picked up by Rufino Sandoval before Lorenzo Portanier could intercept.

Rufino Sandoval had little in the way of options and elected to try a medium-range chip. Gervasio Drago wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

But Rufino Sandoval couldn't direct it goalwards ... He was angry with himself for missing that chance.

30'

Shakhawat Ridwan tried to get onto the pass but Donato Lia did well to spot and intercept the pass.

31'

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

32'

Sheldon Hull turned on the ball to leave Gervasio Drago standing.

Sheldon Hull dribbled past Lorenzo Portanier.

Sheldon Hull delivered the ball to Recep Aşık, Recep Aşık took it in his stride before Matthias Arnaldo could cut it out.

Pass by Recep Aşık to Gizaw Maulidi, Gizaw Maulidi trapped the ball nicely before Abele Rebgha could cut it out.

Gizaw Maulidi took the ball confidently past Matthias Arnaldo.

Gizaw Maulidi played a lovely ball for Rufino Sandoval , Rufino Sandoval picked up on the ball before Abele Rebgha could reach it.

Rufino Sandoval directed the ball to Clifford Jepson , Clifford Jepson picked up on the ball before Matthias Arnaldo could cut it out.

Clifford Jepson got free in the penalty area and shot. Abele Rebgha approached too late to tackle him.

But Clifford Jepson sent it wide of the goal ... It was a poor effort from Clifford Jepson . He was lacking match sharpness.

34'

Clifford Jepson hit a long ball forward to Bud Scott , Bud Scott took it in his stride before Nicodemo Xiberras could intercept.

Bud Scott made space for himself and flicked it goalwards. Abele Rebgha approached too late to block it.

But it went over the bar ... He held his head in his hands.

35'

birkirkara nails changed their tactics.

Rufino Sandoval played a perfect pass for Sheldon Hull , Sheldon Hull took possession of the ball before Lorenzo Portanier could intercept.

Sheldon Hull delivered the ball to Recep Aşık, Gervasio Drago failed to reach the ball.

Recep Aşık played a great ball for Gizaw Maulidi, Matthias Arnaldo failed to intercept the pass.

Gizaw Maulidi played the ball to Recep Aşık's feet, Recep Aşık took it in his stride before Abele Rebgha could intercept.

Matthias Arnaldo blocked Recep Aşık before Recep Aşık tried to fire in a shot at goal.

37'

Gizaw Maulidi tried to make a long pass to a team-mate but The ball bounced off Ivo Losco.

38'

Sheldon Hull made a good pass to Rufino Sandoval , Lorenzo Portanier missed his interception.

Rufino Sandoval hit towards goal from 25 yards out. Gervasio Drago failed to charge down the shot.

Rufino Sandoval struck it just over the bar ... He dropped to his knees.

40'

Shakhawat Ridwan whipped in the corner.

Recep Aşık beat Matthias Arnaldo to the ball, then headed the ball upfield.

Harun Saliba tried to direct the ball to a team-mate but Abele Rebgha did well to spot and intercept the pass.

41'

Sheldon Hull made a pass to Rufino Sandoval , Rufino Sandoval trapped the ball nicely before Lorenzo Portanier could reach it.

Rufino Sandoval hit towards goal from 30 yards out. Gervasio Drago approached too late to block it.

But Rufino Sandoval couldn't get it on target ... It was a poor miss from Rufino Sandoval . He looked like he was short of match practice.

42'

Shakhawat Ridwan looked to play the ball long to a team-mate but Donato Lia showed great composure in intercepting the ball.

44'

Sheldon Hull made a low forward pass,Lorenzo Portanier missed his interception.

Ujjaljit Swani played a pinpoint pass to Bud Scott , Abele Rebgha missed his interception.

From wide of the goal, Bud Scott managed to curl in a shot but Matthias Arnaldo scrambled the ball away.

45'

Sheldon Hull flicked the ball over Lorenzo Portanier's head !.

Sheldon Hull tried to play it past Gervasio Drago but Gervasio Drago succesfully won the ball from Sheldon Hull .

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The teams went in for their half-time break which Zebbug city were unfortunate to go in behind.Zebbug city had 32% possession in the match, while birkirkara nails had 68%. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

46'

Shakhawat Ridwan swung the corner kick into the box. The goalkeeper punched the ball clear.

47'

Ujjaljit Swani skipped easily past Matthias Arnaldo.

Ujjaljit Swani tried to lay it forward to a team-mate but The ball struck Lorenzo Portanier.

49'

Sheldon Hull made a good pass to Rongo Rambuka, Rongo Rambuka latched onto the ball before Lorenzo Portanier could intercept.

Rongo Rambuka made a pass to Harun Saliba, the ball was picked up by Harun Saliba before Gervasio Drago could intercept.

Harun Saliba tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but Abele Rebgha made it first to the ball and intercepted.

51'

John Demartino tried to dribble past Rongo Rambuka but John Demartino lost the ball to Rongo Rambuka.

52'

Sheldon Hull sprinted to escape from Lorenzo Portanier.

Sheldon Hull played a lovely ball for Ujjaljit Swani, Ujjaljit Swani took it in his stride before Gervasio Drago could intercept.

Ujjaljit Swani turned with the ball past Abele Rebgha.

Ujjaljit Swani got free in the penalty area and hit a hopeful looking shot. Matthias Arnaldo failed to block the shot.

Tristan Moroni did not get back in time to reach it ... Ujjaljit Swani scored a fantastic goal !!! ... He was delighted !

Zebbug city 0 - 2 birkirkara nails

53'

Rufino Sandoval hit it hard with the outside of his foot from 30 yards. Lorenzo Portanier wasn't quick enough to clear the ball from danger.

But Rufino Sandoval put it narrowly over ... A wasted opportunity.

54'

Harun Saliba tried to skip past the challenge of Donato Lia but Donato Lia cleanly tackled the ball.

55'

birkirkara nails changed their tactics.

Sheldon Hull fed the ball forward past Lorenzo Portanier to Rufino Sandoval

Swerving shot by Rufino Sandoval from long range. Gervasio Drago approached too late to block it.

Rufino Sandoval got it all wrong sending the ball harmlessly over the bar ... He should have hit the target at least.

56'

Nicodemo Xiberras tried to lift the ball forward but he overhit the pass as he was under pressure from Clifford Jepson .

58'

Sheldon Hull had shrugged off the challenge of Lorenzo Portanier and hit it hard with the outside of his foot from 30 yards.

Sheldon Hull sent the ball high and wide of the goal ... He should have kicked himself for missing what was such an easy chance.

59'

Sheldon Hull looked to play the ball long to a team-mate but it was intercepted by Lorenzo Portanier.

60'

Harun Saliba knocked a long ball,Lorenzo Portanier couldn't cut out the pass.

Ujjaljit Swani moved onto the ball and immediately fired in a shot, Matthias Arnaldo approached too late to tackle him.

Tristan Moroni got back in time to make the save.

61'

Sheldon Hull shielded the ball from Gervasio Drago and tried an audacious shot on goal from 30 yards.

But Sheldon Hull sent it far too high ... He was angry with himself for missing that chance.

62'

Gizaw Maulidi made good use of the scissors dribble. As Nicodemo Xiberras lost his balance, Gizaw Maulidi dribbled past Nicodemo Xiberras.

Gizaw Maulidi tried to cross the ball low but it was a poor ball as he was under pressure from Ivo Losco.

63'

Sheldon Hull made a good pass to Rufino Sandoval , Gervasio Drago missed his interception.

Rufino Sandoval passed the ball to Gizaw Maulidi, Gizaw Maulidi trapped the ball nicely before Lorenzo Portanier could cut it out.

Gizaw Maulidi tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but Gervasio Drago had no problem in intercepting the ball.

66'

Sheldon Hull knocked a lovely ball for Rufino Sandoval , Gervasio Drago couldn't cut out the pass.

Rufino Sandoval held up the ball, evading the challenge of Lorenzo Portanier and rifled a dipping shot at goal from 20 yards.

Rufino Sandoval left Tristan Moroni with an easy save.

67'

Sheldon Hull dribbled past Lorenzo Portanier.

Sheldon Hull passed along the floor for Bud Scott to pick it up, the ball was picked up by Bud Scott before Gervasio Drago could cut it out.

Bud Scott aimed for the top corner but the shot was blocked by Matthias Arnaldo.

70'

Sheldon Hull found a chance to score from long range but Lorenzo Portanier did well to close down the space.

72'

Sheldon Hull sent the ball flying towards goal from 40 yards. Gervasio Drago didn't read the game well enough to block it.

However, the ball drifted wide of the goal by Sheldon Hull ... It was a wasted opportunity.

73'

Sheldon Hull played a great ball for Rufino Sandoval , Lorenzo Portanier failed to intercept the pass.

Rufino Sandoval was pressed by Gervasio Drago but he evaded the challenge and flighted the ball towards goal from distance.

Brilliant saved by Tristan Moroni.

74'

Jerome Musu lifted the corner kick into the area but it was cleared by the opposition.

76'

Lorenzo Portanier executed a block tackle on Sheldon Hull before Sheldon Hull could pass the ball.

77'

Sheldon Hull tried to get past Lorenzo Portanier but Lorenzo Portanier denied.

78'

Sheldon Hull tried to use his skill to go past Lorenzo Portanier but Lorenzo Portanier dispossessed Sheldon Hull .

79'

Swerving shot by Ivo Losco from long range but Gizaw Maulidi got in and cleared the danger.

81'

Rufino Sandoval tried to jink past Fabio Wismajer but Fabio Wismajer block tackled Rufino Sandoval .

82'

Donato Lia lifted the corner into the area from the corner kick.

Ujjaljit Swani got well above Fabio Wismajer to win the ball, then headed the ball clear.

83'

Bud Scott had a crack at goal from the freekick. But he hit it too low as the wall blocked the shot.

84'

Sheldon Hull hit it hard with the outside of his foot from 30 yards. Gervasio Drago failed to block the shot.

Tristan Moroni made a stunning save !.

85'

birkirkara nails changed their tactics.

86'

Poor corner kick delivered by Shakhawat Ridwan that went straight to the opposition.

88'

Ivo Losco showed Clifford Jepson a clean set of heels.

Ivo Losco got the float cross in from the wing, Gizaw Maulidi couldn't cut it.

Recep Aşık got ahead of Fabio Wismajer to win the ball, then used his head to clear the ball.

89'

Sheldon Hull hit the ball forward to Rufino Sandoval , Rufino Sandoval trapped the ball nicely before Lorenzo Portanier could cut it out.

Rufino Sandoval stepped away from Gervasio Drago and curled the ball in at goal from distance.

Tristan Moroni made a stunning save !.

End Match Zebbug city 0 - 2 birkirkara nails