League

De La Diversidad
Spectators: 7740 (Terracing: 5806, Seating: 1780, VIP seats: 154) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Andrew Dalli took the kick off in the first half of the match. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Aquiles Luix in the 5th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Danijel Subašić prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Cristian Bautista showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Andrew Dalli, who was totally free with the ball in the 7th minute. Cristian Bautista made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from David Banegas in the 9th minute of play. Cristian Bautista took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from David Banegas, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Cristian Bautista showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from David Banegas in the 11th minute of the match. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling David Banegas in the 12th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Cristian Bautista prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Cristian Bautista stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Andrew Dalli's shot from short distance in the 14th minute. With a couple of smart ball manuevers David Banegas in the 15th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Cristian Bautista saved Orgullo Multicolor from getting behind. An unexpectedly hard shot by Aquiles Luix in the 18th minute of play forced Esmeralda AFC's goalkeeper Danijel Subašić to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Cristian Bautista stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Andrew Dalli's shot from short distance in the 22nd minute. After 22 minutes, Andrew Dalli made it 0-1 with a short kick to the right side. Orgullo Multicolor's Cristian Bautista tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. Cristian Bautista stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Andrew Dalli's shot from short distance in the 24th minute. 26 minutes into the match, Esmeralda AFC's goal looked a bit too open when Aquiles Luix came free, but Danijel Subašić reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 27 minutes into the match, Orgullo Multicolor's goal looked a bit too open when Andrew Dalli came free, but Cristian Bautista reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. When Eloy Calvino came up free with the goalie in the 37th minute, the Esmeralda AFC 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 Eloy Calvino couldn't finish the play. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Aquiles Luix in the 43rd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Danijel Subašić saved Esmeralda AFC from getting behind. After a rather tough play, Orgullo Multicolor's Astor Ermano got a free kick in the 47th minute. Disappointed in the 0-3 score, the home team went to the dressing room to adjust tactics for the second half.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Aquiles Luix stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. Esmeralda AFC's Danijel Subašić played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Emile van der Sar in the 53rd minute of play. The corner led Orgullo Multicolor's Emile van der Sar to fire away a dangerous shot which Danijel Subašić despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. Cristian Bautista showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Andrew Dalli, who was totally free with the ball in the 65th minute. With a couple of smart ball manuevers David Banegas in the 67th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Cristian Bautista saved Orgullo Multicolor from getting behind. Esmeralda AFC's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Devidatta Vendetta in the 68th minute. 70 minutes in the game, David Banegas dribbled his way through the penalty area and after maneuvering past an opponent, drilled a quick shot at the goal. The ball looked like it was going in, but it was hit a bit too hard and flew over the goal. After 72 played minutes Esmeralda AFC got a freekick which was hit by Serafino Tavio. David Banegas recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 74th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. The supporters of Esmeralda AFC booed when Orgullo Multicolor was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 78 match minutes in a wonderful position. Astor Ermano didn't get a good kick on the ball. Cristian Bautista made an important save on a dangerous shot by David Banegas in the 79th minute. 82 minutes into the match, Esmeralda AFC's goal looked a bit too open when Astor Ermano came free, but Danijel Subašić reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 83 minutes into the match, Orgullo Multicolor's goal looked a bit too open when Andrew Dalli came free, but Cristian Bautista reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. David Banegas received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 87th minute. Cristian Bautista tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Cristian Bautista made an important save on a dangerous shot by David Banegas in the 92nd minute. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Niceto Matxin during the 95th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Esmeralda AFC's supporters were very happy and cheered loudly because their team had won after a very close match.