Astra Arena
Spectators: 8680 (Terracing: 6500,
Seating: 2000, VIP seats: 180) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Ephrem Accaioli got the match started through his kick off. In the 4th minute, Sean Haber 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. In the 9th minute, Ephrem Accaioli ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Ryan Xiberras was frozen by the shot and now it was 0-1. After a rather tough play, Floriana Athletic's Jake Fasonelli got a free kick in the 12th minute. In the 15th minute, Sean Haber 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. Joe Dougall hit a great freekick 18 minutes into the match. Sean Haber sent away a hard shot on goal in the 20th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Sean Haber in the 31st managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Ian Satariano saved Floriana Athletic from getting behind. If Gregory Scriha had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 33rd minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Sean Haber's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Ian Satariano read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 35th minute of play. 36 minutes into the match, Floriana Athletic's goalkeeper Ian Satariano had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Robert Pullicino. Sean Haber's shot was meant for the net just under the crossbar, but Ian Satariano read the situation well and was quickly in position to make a wonderful save in the 41st minute of play. Sean Haber fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 42nd minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Ian Satariano having to interfere. Ad Astra's Sean Haber got a good chance for a goal in the 46th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Disappointed in the 0-1 score, the home team went to the dressing room to adjust tactics for the second half.
In the 51st match minute, Ad Astra was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Luke Attard to maneuver through the defense. When Ad Astra's Sean Haber in the 54th minute got a chance for a shot 54th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Floriana Athletic's goalie prevented a goal. Robert Pullicino fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 55th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Ian Satariano having to interfere. Sean Haber fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 57th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Ian Satariano having to interfere. Ian Satariano showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Sean Haber, who was totally free with the ball in the 59th minute. The supporters of Floriana Athletic booed when Ad Astra was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 61 match minutes in a wonderful position. Luke Attard didn't get a good kick on the ball. With a little luck, Ad Astra's Ryan Xiberras got control of the ball when George Cousin tried to sneak it across the goal line. Ryan Xiberras showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Joe Dougall, who was totally free with the ball in the 65th minute. Gregory Scriha charged in rather forcefully in the 66th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Gregory Scriha the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. After a rather tough play, Ad Astra's Gregory Scriha got a free kick in the 66th minute. In the 68th match minute, Floriana Athletic was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Godfrey Bilocca to maneuver through the defense. A collision led to Ad Astra getting a freekick after 69 minutes play. Luke Attard hit a great ball. Luke Medati sent away a hard shot on goal in the 71st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. In the 73rd minute the ball was on its way in behind Ad Astra's goalkeeper Ryan Xiberras, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Ryan Xiberras took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Ephrem Accaioli, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. When Sean Haber came up free with the goalie in the 78th minute, the Ad Astra 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 Sean Haber couldn't finish the play. In the 82nd minute, Sean Haber 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. Sean Haber fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 85th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Ian Satariano having to interfere. In the 87th minute, Sean Haber 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. 90 minutes into the match, Ad Astra's Sean Haber sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Ian Satariano narrowly saved just below the crossbar.
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