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Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) Birguma's Vince De Giovanni played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Daryl Taliana in the 4th minute of play. If Noel Testa had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 6th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Daryl Taliana recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 12th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. When Birguma's Edmond Ciascun in the 15th minute got a chance for a shot 15th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Liverpool's goalie prevented a goal. In the 17th minute, Edmond Ciascun left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Birguma fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 0-1. Vince De Giovanni stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Daryl Taliana's shot from short distance in the 21st minute. Edmond Ciascun sent away a hard shot on goal in the 23rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Jake Gordon made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Gavin Bandi in the 25th minute of play. Gavin Bandi sent away a hard shot on goal in the 27th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. A collision led to Liverpool getting a freekick after 30 minutes play. Alessio Xuereb hit a great ball. 30 minutes into the match, Birguma's Neil McElwee broke free and took a long shot that unfortunately flew wide. A fine initiative that could have resulted in a goal. Noel Testa received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 39th minute. Vince De Giovanni tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. The audience thought a goal was coming when Noel Testa got free with Vince De Giovanni in the 41st minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. An unexpectedly hard shot by Daryl Taliana in the 43rd minute of play forced Birguma's goalkeeper Vince De Giovanni to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After a defensive mix-up in Birguma's zone, Daryl Taliana stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Vince De Giovanni came out of the goal and Daryl Taliana tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Noel Testa sent away a hard shot on goal in the 47th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. The first half was very even, with the score at 1-1 when the whistle went for half-time. The players welcomed the break and quickly retired to the dressing rooms.

The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Daryl Taliana was the one to do the kick off. Vince De Giovanni showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Noel Testa, who was totally free with the ball in the 53rd minute. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Daryl Taliana in the 54th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Vince De Giovanni prevented the ball from getting in the gole. 56 minutes had been played when some careless play by Birguma's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Terence Gafà was slow to take the kick. During this time Liverpool's players had a chance to rest. Terence Gafà made a great header on Liverpool's corner, it was just that Birguma's Vince De Giovanni managed to reach the ball for a save. Noel Testa received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 60th minute. Vince De Giovanni tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Daryl Taliana in the 65th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Vince De Giovanni saved Birguma from getting behind. Jake Gordon showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Gavin Bandi in the 68th minute of the match. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Peter Herrera during the 71st minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After a rather tough play, Liverpool's Peter Herrera got a free kick in the 71st minute. After a rather tough play, Liverpool's Nigel Mercieca got a free kick in the 73rd minute. Jake Gordon stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Gavin Bandi's shot from short distance in the 76th minute. Daryl Taliana sent away a hard shot on goal in the 80th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. If Noel Testa had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 88th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Noel Testa sent away a hard shot on goal in the 91st minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. When Liverpool's Daryl Taliana in the 97th minute got a chance for a shot 97th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Birguma's goalie prevented a goal. There was no doubt that Liverpool were the better team. Liverpool's players enjoyed the ovations of the crowd after the victory.