Welcome to the match between Birzebbugia rangers and Rabat united

2'

Oliver Arnaldo tried to move the ball forward but The ball ricocheted off Giuliano Bugeja.

3'

Denzel Calafato tried to lob the ball forward but The ball bounced off Indri Francalanza.

4'

Floriano Fabri made an attempt to deliver the ball to a team-mate but Alessandru Castagna intercepted but couldn't control the ball.

5'

Miguel Balbi played a wonderful ball for Ernesto Lazzari, Ernesto Lazzari picked up on the ball before Matthew Opertis could reach it.

Ernesto Lazzari put a float cross , Denzel Calafato couldn't cut out the pass.

Dario Barra forced the ball goalwards with a header but Pietro Baldacchino headed the ball to safety.

7'

Denzel Calafato tried to hit the ball forward to a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he was under pressure from Indri Francalanza.

8'

Dario Barra received a yellow card.

9'

Ernesto Lazzari tried to sprint past Matthew Opertis but Ernesto Lazzari lost the ball to Matthew Opertis's block tackle.

10'

Walter Debattista gave the corner straight to the opposition.

11'

Paolo Borne made a pass to Giuliano Bugeja, Giuliano Bugeja took it in his stride before Ippolito Cuschieri could reach it.

Giuliano Bugeja escaped from the challenge of Oliver Arnaldo and blasted a banana shot from outside of the area.

Saved in style by Abele Scotto !.

13'

Ernesto Lazzari held up the ball, evading the challenge of Denzel Calafato and unleashed a fierce drive high at goal from 40 yards.

The ball went clean over the bar ... It was a poor effort from Ernesto Lazzari. He was lacking match sharpness.

15'

Ernesto Lazzari darted past Matthew Opertis.

Ernesto Lazzari put a float cross , Denzel Calafato failed to intercept the pass.

Paolo Borne won the aerial challenge against Stefano Lateo, then had a header for a goal.

But Paolo Borne couldn't get it on target ... It was a shocking miss.

16'

Ernesto Lazzari tried to skip past Denzel Calafato but Denzel Calafato dispossessed Ernesto Lazzari.

17'

Oliver Arnaldo was outmuscled by Paolo Borne.

Paolo Borne made an attempt to direct the ball to a team-mate but he got too much purchase on it as he was under pressure from Ippolito Cuschieri.

18'

Poor corner kick delivered by Sean Gasciulli that went straight to the opposition.

19'

Paolo Borne made a good pass to Giuliano Bugeja, Giuliano Bugeja took possession of the ball before Ippolito Cuschieri could intercept.

Giuliano Bugeja tried to pass the ball forward but Oliver Arnaldo closed in and intercepted the ball.

20'

Floriano Fabri attempted to lift the ball forward but Gaetano Cesareo got to the ball first.

21'

Poor corner kick by Walter Debattista. He sent the corner straight to the opposition.

22'

Andrew De Pasquale tried to float the ball over into the area but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

24'

Paolo Borne played a great ball for Giuliano Bugeja, Giuliano Bugeja took possession of the ball before Ippolito Cuschieri could reach it.

Giuliano Bugeja fed the ball forward to Indri Francalanza, Oliver Arnaldo failed to intercept the pass.

Indri Francalanza stepped away from Pietro Baldacchino and had a go on goal.

Abele Scotto couldn't save it ... Indri Francalanza scored an excellent goal !!! ... He was outstretching both arms and running around, changing the angle of his arms while mimicking an airplane !

Birzebbugia rangers 1 - 0 Rabat united

25'

Alessandru Castagna played a great ball for Gaetano Cesareo, Gaetano Cesareo latched onto the ball before Walter Debattista could cut it out.

Gaetano Cesareo attempted to lob the ball forward but The ball was touched on by Floriano Fabri.

26'

Gaetano Cesareo took the ball past Walter Debattista.

Gaetano Cesareo skipped past Floriano Fabri.

Gaetano Cesareo whipped in a float cross past Walter Debattista.

Anton De Giovanni beat Andrew De Pasquale to the ball, then headed the ball forward.

Pietro Baldacchino found an opportunity to score but Romualdo Bonnici gave him no space .

27'

Paolo Borne tried to twist past Oliver Arnaldo but Oliver Arnaldo blocked Paolo Borne.

28'

Walter Debattista fed the ball forward past Ippolito Cuschieri to Paolo Borne

Paolo Borne moved the ball forward for Indri Francalanza, Indri Francalanza took possession of the ball before Oliver Arnaldo could intercept.

Indri Francalanza drove the ball at goal but Stefano Lateo charged down the shot.

29'

Stefano Lateo made an attempt to move the ball forward but he got too much purchase on it as he was under pressure from Paolo Borne.

32'

Ernesto Lazzari easily got past the challenge of Denzel Calafato.

Ernesto Lazzari stepped away from Matthew Opertis and attempted a cheeky lob from 20 yards.

Abele Scotto wan't fast enough to make the save ... Vintage strike from Ernesto Lazzari !!! GOAL!!! ... The fans were ecstatic !

Birzebbugia rangers 2 - 0 Rabat united

33'

Ernesto Lazzari attempted a thunderous drive from 35 yards but Denzel Calafato managed to block the shot.

34'

Floriano Fabri struck the freekick through the wall. The ball missed to the right of the goal.

35'

Denzel Calafato delivered the ball to Matthew Opertis, Matthew Opertis took possession of the ball before Indri Francalanza could intercept.

Matthew Opertis tried to send in a low cross but Ernesto Lazzari closed in and intercepted the ball.

37'

Paolo Borne picked up Indri Francalanza's excellent ball, Ippolito Cuschieri failed to intercept the pass.

Paolo Borne made a pass to Giuliano Bugeja, Giuliano Bugeja latched onto the ball before Oliver Arnaldo could reach it.

Giuliano Bugeja made an attempt to move the ball forward but The ball cannoned off Ippolito Cuschieri.

38'

Walter Debattista tried to dribble past Alessandru Castagna but Alessandru Castagna dispossessed Walter Debattista.

39'

Giuliano Bugeja faked a shot before cutting Gaetano Cesareo in a different direction.

Giuliano Bugeja whipped in a float cross, Matthew Opertis failed to intercept the pass.

Paolo Borne got above Pietro Baldacchino to win the ball, then forced the ball goalwards with a header.

Abele Scotto was too slow in reaction ... Paolo Borne capped an excellent move. GOAL!!! ... The fans were ecstatic !

Birzebbugia rangers 3 - 0 Rabat united

40'

Paolo Borne made a pass to Giuliano Bugeja, Giuliano Bugeja took it in his stride before Matthew Opertis could intercept.

Giuliano Bugeja made an attempt to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but it was a poor ball as he was under too much pressure from Ippolito Cuschieri.

42'

Paolo Borne lobbed the ball into the penalty area towards Walter Debattista, Walter Debattista brought the ball down well before Ippolito Cuschieri could cut it out.

Walter Debattista found a gap and shot. Stefano Lateo didn't read the game well enough to block it.

Good save by Abele Scotto who held the ball well.

43'

Paolo Borne dribbled past Ippolito Cuschieri.

Paolo Borne tried to feed the ball forward to a team-mate but Oliver Arnaldo came close and blocked it.

44'

Walter Debattista attempted to lob the ball forward but he misjudged the pass as he was under too much pressure from Alessandru Castagna.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The referee blew for the end of the half which Rabat united were unfortunate to go in behind.Birzebbugia rangers had 63% possession in the match, while Rabat united had 37%. -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

46'

Paolo Borne twisted past Ippolito Cuschieri.

Paolo Borne tried to pass the ball forward but Oliver Arnaldo came close and blocked it.

48'

Paolo Borne played a wonderful ball for Giuliano Bugeja, Giuliano Bugeja took possession of the ball before Alessandru Castagna could cut it out.

Giuliano Bugeja sprinted to escape from Ippolito Cuschieri.

Miguel Balbi received the ball which was passed wonderfully by Giuliano Bugeja, Miguel Balbi picked up on the ball before Oliver Arnaldo could cut it out.

Miguel Balbi struck from a narrow angle but Pietro Baldacchino blocked the shot.

49'

Denzel Calafato tried to skip past Indri Francalanza but Indri Francalanza cleanly tackled the ball.

50'

Gaetano Cesareo tried to sprint past Walter Debattista but Walter Debattista robbed Gaetano Cesareo.

55'

Giuliano Bugeja tried to knock a long ball forward but The ball ricocheted off Stefano Lateo.

57'

Denzel Calafato tried to twist past Dario Barra but Dario Barra took the ball away from Denzel Calafato.

59'

Paolo Borne stepped away from Ippolito Cuschieri and hit a fierce shot from 35 yards.

Abele Scotto made a stunning save !.

62'

Ernesto Lazzari lobbed the ball into the penalty area towards Giuliano Bugeja, Giuliano Bugeja brought the ball under control superbly before Denzel Calafato could cut it out.

Giuliano Bugeja had shrugged off the challenge of Stefano Lateo and flicked it goalwards.

Giuliano Bugeja looked destined to score but Abele Scotto react fast enough and saved it.

63'

Pietro Baldacchino played a perfect pass for Gaetano Cesareo, Dario Barra couldn't cut it.

Gaetano Cesareo hit the ball forward to Alessandru Castagna, Walter Debattista missed his interception.

Alessandru Castagna delivered a float cross over Floriano Fabri.

Andrew De Pasquale jumped above Sean Gasciulli, then headed the ball clear.

65'

Matthew Opertis swung the corner kick into the box. The goalkeeper punched the ball clear.

68'

Ernesto Lazzari moved the ball forward for Indri Francalanza, Indri Francalanza took it in his stride before Matthew Opertis could reach it.

Indri Francalanza escaped from the challenge of Denzel Calafato and blasted the ball towards the top corner from 25 yards.

Abele Scotto saved well and held the ball.

69'

Floriano Fabri attempted to lift the ball forward but it was a poor ball as he had been pressured by Stefano Lateo.

71'

Andrew De Pasquale tried to use his skill to go past Alessandru Castagna but failed.

72'

Oliver Arnaldo knocked a lovely ball for Pietro Baldacchino, Pietro Baldacchino picked up on the ball before Giuliano Bugeja could reach it.

Pietro Baldacchino skipped easily past the challenge of Paolo Borne.

Pietro Baldacchino found himself with plenty of time and drove the ball at goal. Andrew De Pasquale approached too late to clear the danger.

Lawrent Raggi had no chance to stop the ball ... A great goal from a fine move by Pietro Baldacchino !!! ... He enjoyed that one !

Birzebbugia rangers 3 - 1 Rabat united

73'

Paolo Borne attempted to play a long ball but he misjudged the pass as he was under pressure from Ippolito Cuschieri.

76'

Paolo Borne looked destined to score from long range but Matthew Opertis closed down the space.

77'

Andrew De Pasquale's corner was cut out easily by the opposition.

78'

Paolo Borne tried to take the ball past Ippolito Cuschieri but Ippolito Cuschieri took the ball away from Paolo Borne.

79'

Giuliano Bugeja passed along the floor for Indri Francalanza to pick it up, the ball was picked up by Indri Francalanza before Ippolito Cuschieri could intercept.

Indri Francalanza hit the ball forward to Miguel Balbi, the ball was picked up by Miguel Balbi before Oliver Arnaldo could cut it out.

Lobbed goalwards by Miguel Balbi but Pietro Baldacchino hoofed the ball clear.

80'

The referee showed Walter Debattista a yellow card.

Floriano Fabri got past Alessandru Castagna with ease.

Floriano Fabri had shrugged off the challenge of Gaetano Cesareo and hit towards goal from 25 yards out.

But Floriano Fabri put it just over ... A real chance wasted.

81'

Denzel Calafato made an attempt to direct the ball to a team-mate but he misjudged the pass as he was under too much pressure from Indri Francalanza.

82'

Indri Francalanza played a perfect pass for Ernesto Lazzari, the ball was picked up by Ernesto Lazzari before Matthew Opertis could reach it.

Ernesto Lazzari crossed the halfway line with the ball , Denzel Calafato couldn't cut it.

Miguel Balbi let the ball drop before hitting a spectacular half volley, Stefano Lateo failed to block the shot.

But Miguel Balbi didn't connect properly and sent the ball wide ... It was a shocking miss.

83'

Indri Francalanza tried to deliver the ball to a team-mate but Matthew Opertis made a great interception.

84'

Oliver Arnaldo made an attempt to move the ball forward but Giuliano Bugeja intercepted the pass.

85'

Ernesto Lazzari tried to score from long range but Matthew Opertis made the last ditch tackle.

86'

Giuliano Bugeja tried an audacious shot on goal from 30 yards but the shot cannoned off Oliver Arnaldo.

87'

Paolo Borne lifted the corner kick into the area but it was cleared by the opposition.

88'

Stefano Lateo tried to dribble past Walter Debattista but Stefano Lateo lost the ball to Walter Debattista's block tackle.

89'

Oliver Arnaldo tried to sprint past Giuliano Bugeja but Giuliano Bugeja blocked Oliver Arnaldo in a good, clean tackle.

91'

Walter Debattista tried to float the ball over into the area but it was too high for anyone to reach it.

92'

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

End Match Birzebbugia rangers 3 - 1 Rabat united