U18 League

Stadio Mirko Fersini
Spectators: 176 (Terracing: 133, Seating: 40, VIP seats: 3) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Patrick Buttigieg got the match started through his kick off. Antonio Di Gennaro made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Jean Paul Caruana in the 5th minute of play. Eraldo Giammaria could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 12th minute of the match, but Brandon Ellul made a huge save. After 16 minutes, Jean Paul Caruana mouthed his way into the referee's book. The tension between the Sliema Dragons FC and the Seggiano players grew even worse after the yellow card. The supporters of Seggiano booed when Sliema Dragons FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 16 match minutes in a wonderful position. Jean Paul Caruana didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 18th minute, Eraldo Giammaria left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The Seggiano fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 1-0. 20 minutes into the game, Eraldo Giammaria was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Seggiano's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Sliema Dragons FC the free kick. Brandon Ellul showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Ermanno Lemme, who was totally free with the ball in the 24th minute. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Eraldo Giammaria in the 26th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Brandon Ellul prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Ermanno Lemme's late challenge caught a Sliema Dragons FC's player on the shin and left him crawling around in pain. The referee blew his whistle and produced the yellow card. Ermanno Lemme helped the player get up and apologised. The supporters of Sliema Dragons FC booed when Seggiano was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 27 match minutes in a wonderful position. Ermanno Lemme didn't get a good kick on the ball. Brandon Ellul went to the wrong direction when Eraldo Giammaria was taking care of the penalty kick which however missed the goal. Ermanno Lemme kicked well hit freekick during the 45th minute of the match. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 1-0 at half-time.

In the 55th minute, Eraldo Giammaria 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. Antonio Di Gennaro made an important save on a dangerous shot by Patrick Buttigieg in the 63rd minute. Antonio Di Gennaro was out of position in the 65 minute of play, and Jean Paul Caruana capitalized on the mistake with a soft shot into the goal. Jean Paul Caruana really showed his touch with that goal: 1-1. 69 minutes into the match, Seggiano's Eraldo Giammaria sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Brandon Ellul narrowly saved just below the crossbar. After 73 played minutes Seggiano got a freekick which was hit by Cristoforo Giuliani. Antonio Di Gennaro was in the perfect position, and the defense had done a good job marking him, but Jean Paul Caruana showcased his skills and made a perfect shot to score 1-2 in the 76 minute of play. Antonio Di Gennaro took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Patrick Buttigieg, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 84th minute, Attilio Campoli hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Patrick Buttigieg could have scored with his fast shot on goal in the 87th minute of the match, but Antonio Di Gennaro made a huge save. The supporters of Sliema Dragons FC booed when Seggiano was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 87 match minutes in a wonderful position. Ferruccio Di Cicco didn't get a good kick on the ball. In the 90th minute, Philip Griffin hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 91st minute, Eraldo Giammaria ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Brandon Ellul was frozen by the shot and now it was 2-2. Sliema Dragons FC were disappointed that they only managed a draw, even though they felt themselves to be the better team.