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Ghaxaq Stadium
Spectators: 6877 (Terracing: 5000, Seating: 1877, VIP seats: 0) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Raúl Gonzalez Pirez got the match started through his kick off. Kurt Testaferrata charged in rather forcefully in the 6th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Kurt Testaferrata the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 7th match minute, Red Dragons was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Kurt Testaferrata to maneuver through the defense. Andrew Zarb received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 10th minute. Karl Casha tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Raúl Gonzalez Pirez blasted a shot towards the goal in the 11th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Karl Casha having to make a save. When Ghaxaq F.C's Raúl Gonzalez Pirez in the 14th minute got a chance for a shot 14th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Red Dragons's goalie prevented a goal. Karl Casha made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Taddeo Assenza in the 16th minute of play. John Jaccarini kicked well hit freekick during the 18th minute of the match. Karl Casha made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Taddeo Assenza in the 24th minute of play. Haitz Mendez took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Andrew Facciol, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 33 minutes into the match, Red Dragons's goalkeeper Karl Casha had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Raúl Gonzalez Pirez. Nathan Scifo sent away a hard shot on goal in the 35th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Andrew Facciol scored 1-1 in the 40th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Haitz Mendez, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot. The supporters of Ghaxaq F.C booed when Red Dragons was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 44 match minutes in a wonderful position. David Calleja didn't get a good kick on the ball. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Antoine Cefai made a kick off. Andrew Facciol could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 52nd minute of the match, but Haitz Mendez made a huge save. Haitz Mendez made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from David Calleja in the 53rd minute of play. Karl Casha took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Raúl Gonzalez Pirez, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The supporters of Ghaxaq F.C booed when Red Dragons was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 61 match minutes in a wonderful position. Owen Xuereb didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 65thth minute of the game Raúl Gonzalez Pirez who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Red Dragons's Karl Casha was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. 67 minutes into the match, Red Dragons's goal looked a bit too open when Raúl Gonzalez Pirez came free, but Karl Casha reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Ghaxaq F.C's Tyrone Palmer was substituted for Andre Bezzina. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Alec Patten during the 77th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. A collision led to Ghaxaq F.C getting a freekick after 79 minutes play. Alec Patten hit a great ball. If Raúl Gonzalez Pirez had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 82nd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Karl Casha stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Raúl Gonzalez Pirez's shot from short distance in the 85th minute. 86 minutes into the match, Nathan Scifo notched a goal, 3-1, to the right of Red Dragons's Karl Casha. Karl Casha was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Raúl Gonzalez Pirez struck a weak shot in the 90th minute. Karl Casha didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Ghaxaq F.C. Karl Casha stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Raúl Gonzalez Pirez's shot from short distance in the 93rd minute. Owen Xuereb charged in rather forcefully in the 94th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Owen Xuereb the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After 94 played minutes Red Dragons got a freekick which was hit by Owen Xuereb. Ghaxaq F.C walked away with a well-earned victory that was much celebrated by the crowd.