Official Cup

Swatar Arena
Spectators: 184 (Terracing: 139, Seating: 42, VIP seats: 3) The mood of the audience was pleasant when Denis Eudoxio made the kick off which started today's match. Patryk Siekierski took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Rudolfo Sarri, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. RÚSTICOS F.C's Omar Cristofol played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Mario Salerno in the 7th minute of play. A collision led to Swatar United FC getting a freekick after 10 minutes play. Sebastian Pârcălab hit a great ball. Mario Salerno's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Omar Cristofol read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 14th minute of play. Omar Cristofol took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Sebastian Pârcălab, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Mario Salerno in the 17th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Omar Cristofol saved RÚSTICOS F.C from getting behind. Mario Salerno in the 20thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Omar Cristofol, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. After a rather tough play, Swatar United FC's Brian Blanco got a free kick in the 22nd minute. 24 minutes into the match, RÚSTICOS F.C's Denis Eudoxio sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Patryk Siekierski narrowly saved just below the crossbar. When RÚSTICOS F.C's Denis Eudoxio in the 27th minute got a chance for a shot 27th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Swatar United FC's goalie prevented a goal. After 28 minutes Swatar United FC's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Melchor Eztebe who took care of the corner kick. With a little luck, RÚSTICOS F.C's Omar Cristofol got control of the ball when Owen Grech Cumbo tried to sneak it across the goal line. When Swatar United FC's Mario Salerno in the 36th minute got a chance for a shot 36th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye RÚSTICOS F.C's goalie prevented a goal. Denis Eudoxio sent away a hard shot on goal in the 37th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Omar Cristofol took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Mario Salerno, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Mario Salerno in the 41st managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Omar Cristofol saved RÚSTICOS F.C from getting behind. Denis Eudoxio sent away a hard shot on goal in the 42nd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. All the noise was coming from the home fans when the whistle went for half-time. The home team had fought hardest to put themselves in a deserved lead.

The supporters of Swatar United FC booed when RÚSTICOS F.C was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 51 match minutes in a wonderful position. Rudolfo Sarri didn't get a good kick on the ball. After 52 played minutes RÚSTICOS F.C got a freekick which was hit by Victorio Luciano. Omar Cristofol showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Mario Salerno in the 57th minute of the match. The supporters of Swatar United FC booed when RÚSTICOS F.C was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 64 match minutes in a wonderful position. Melchor Eztebe didn't get a good kick on the ball. RÚSTICOS F.C's Omar Cristofol played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Sebastian Pârcălab in the 67th minute of play. When Mario Salerno came up free with the goalie in the 70th minute, the Swatar United FC fans jumped to their feet. But the shot missed the goal by a fraction of an inch, and the fans sat back down disappointed that Mario Salerno couldn't finish the play. Denis Eudoxio blasted a shot towards the goal in the 80th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Patryk Siekierski having to make a save. Omar Cristofol showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Mario Salerno in the 82nd minute of the match. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Mario Salerno in the 89th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Omar Cristofol prevented the ball from getting in the gole. RÚSTICOS F.C's players left the field with heads hung low after losing a match that had been finely balanced throughout.