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Swatar Arena
Spectators: 10807 (Terracing: 8107, Seating: 2485, VIP seats: 215) Asso Kullamaa made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Mario Salerno in the 2nd minute of play. 9 minutes into the game, Giovanni Borg cracked a shot to the right of the goalkeeper, 0-1. Mike Axisa was not in position, and could only watch the ball fly in. Mike Axisa made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Edgar Sigfridsson in the 12th minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Adrian Lowell in the 15th minute of play forced Swatar United FC's goalkeeper Mike Axisa to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Owen Grech Cumbo in the 20th minute of play forced Ponticella Stars's goalkeeper Asso Kullamaa to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 25th minute Giovanni Borg shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Mike Axisa saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. In the 26th minute Ediberto Sampaio shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Asso Kullamaa saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Ponticella Stars's Asso Kullamaa played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Ediberto Sampaio in the 26th minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Baldomiro Poncio in the 29th minute of play forced Swatar United FC's goalkeeper Mike Axisa to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 31st minute, Giovanni Borg got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. Mike Axisa took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Edgar Sigfridsson, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Mario Salerno in the 37thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Asso Kullamaa, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. Mario Salerno could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 40th minute of the match, but Asso Kullamaa made a huge save. 41 minutes into the game, Andre Fava was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Swatar United FC's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Ponticella Stars the free kick. Thanks to some nice moves Mario Salerno could shoot a difficult shot in the 43rd minute, which Asso Kullamaa however easily saved by the left post. Mario Salerno scored 1-1 in the 45th match minute with a shot that went into the goal to the right of Asso Kullamaa, who was just a little too slow in reacting to the shot.

The wind increased when Edgar Sigfridsson made the kick off in the second half. Asso Kullamaa took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Mario Salerno, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. An unexpectedly hard shot by Mario Salerno in the 53rd minute of play forced Ponticella Stars's goalkeeper Asso Kullamaa to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 59 minutes into the match, Ponticella Stars's goal looked a bit too open when Ediberto Sampaio came free, but Asso Kullamaa reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Andre Fava hit a great freekick 61 minutes into the match. In the 63rd minute, Giovanni Borg got an opportunity to score, but he didn't get a solid hit on the ball and ended up kicking it wide of the goal. The supporters of Ponticella Stars booed when Swatar United FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 64 match minutes in a wonderful position. Andre Fava didn't get a good kick on the ball. 65 minutes into the match, Swatar United FC's goal looked a bit too open when Giovanni Borg came free, but Mike Axisa reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. In the 66th minute Adrian Lowell shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Mike Axisa saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Edgar Sigfridsson could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 75th minute of the match, but Mike Axisa made a huge save. Asso Kullamaa stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Mario Salerno's shot from short distance in the 76th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Ediberto Sampaio in the 79th minute of play forced Ponticella Stars's goalkeeper Asso Kullamaa to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 80th minute Mario Salerno shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Asso Kullamaa saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Asso Kullamaa showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Mario Salerno, who was totally free with the ball in the 82nd minute. In the 87th minute of the match Brian Blanco shot from a long distance. The ball could have gone into the goal to the right of the goalkeeper, but Asso Kullamaa showed his good shape when he easily got hold of the ball. In the 89th minute, Mario Salerno made a precise shot to the right of Asso Kullamaa. Ponticella Stars's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 2-1. In the 93rd match minute, Swatar United FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Andre Fava to maneuver through the defense. Swatar United FC were really happy, having secured the victory after a very even contest. They thanked the players of Ponticella Stars for a fine match.