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Spectators: 40 (Terracing: 31, Seating: 9, VIP seats: 0) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Silvio Llope took the kick off in the first half of the match. Black Rose 1979's Celedonio Iraitz played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Steve Cilia in the 4th minute of play. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Steve Cilia during the 8th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. The supporters of Black Rose 1979 booed when Swatar United FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 8 match minutes in a wonderful position. Steve Cilia didn't get a good kick on the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Amadeo Mallia in the 12th minute of play forced Black Rose 1979's goalkeeper Celedonio Iraitz to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Norberto Medardo hit a great freekick 15 minutes into the match. In the 20th minute, one of Swatar United FC:s players had the ball in front of the goal but got pushed and fell. The referee felt it was an obvious case and blew a penalty for Swatar United FC. In the 22nd minute, Cristo Furtado left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Black Rose 1979 fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 1-0. Norberto Medardo received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 28th minute. Luke Preca tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. An unexpectedly hard shot by Maximiliano Dalmu in the 32nd minute of play forced Swatar United FC's goalkeeper Luke Preca to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Maximiliano Dalmu during the 34th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 34th match minute, Black Rose 1979 was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Maximiliano Dalmu to maneuver through the defense. Luke Preca made an important save on a dangerous shot by Silvio Llope in the 44th minute. When the referee blew for the end of the half the home team players were clearly happier, as they went in to the break leading 1-0.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Leo Axisa was the one to do the kick off. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Silvio Llope in the 52nd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Luke Preca saved Swatar United FC from getting behind. Swatar United FC's Luke Preca played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Maximiliano Dalmu in the 54th minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Maximiliano Dalmu in the 54th minute of play forced Swatar United FC's goalkeeper Luke Preca to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Amadeo Mallia received a nice pass, split the defenders, and ran untouched towards the goal. Celedonio Iraitz came out and tried to block the shot, but Amadeo Mallia slotted it home off the left post making it 1-1 in the 60th minute. Swatar United FC's Luke Preca played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Silvio Llope in the 67th minute of play. 75 minutes into the match, Black Rose 1979's goalkeeper Celedonio Iraitz had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Amadeo Mallia. Maximiliano Dalmu struck a weak shot in the 82nd minute. Luke Preca didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Black Rose 1979. Luke Preca made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Silvio Llope in the 87th minute of play. The Black Rose 1979 fans' excitement grew in the 91st match minute when Black Rose 1979's Silvio Llope looked to have a clear shot with the ball near the goal. The shot wasn't hard, but the ball still rolled over the goal line to make it 2-1 before the goalkeeper had a chance to intervene. Black Rose 1979's fans were exulted and cheered after their team won in a match that could easily have gone the other way.