U21 League

Dream Arena
Spectators: 175 (Terracing: 132, Seating: 40, VIP seats: 3) A collision led to Seraċini Għawdxin getting a freekick after 5 minutes play. Paul Montebello hit a great ball. Dejan Cumbo didn't have a chance when a screaming shot from Damiano Sisti went, in the 6th minute, to the upper right corner, 0-1 was the resulting score. The supporters of Santoryu FC booed when Seraċini Għawdxin was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 17 match minutes in a wonderful position. Keith Cassar didn't get a good kick on the ball. Armin Giolo made a fantastic save in the 19th minute, when Paul Montebello sent off a good shot on target. Damiano Sisti kicked well hit freekick during the 21st minute of the match. Robert Seychell recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 24th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Armin Giolo made an important save on a dangerous shot by Shawn Darmanin in the 27th minute. After 29 played minutes Seraċini Għawdxin got a freekick which was hit by Roderick Gordon. When Santoryu FC's Damiano Sisti in the 29th minute got a chance for a shot 29th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Seraċini Għawdxin's goalie prevented a goal. Luca Callus lost his temper 31 minutes into the game and shoved another player to the ground. He was immediately shown a red card. In the 31st minute, one of Seraċini Għawdxin:s players had the ball in front of the goal but got pushed and fell. The referee felt it was an obvious case and blew a penalty for Seraċini Għawdxin. After a rather tough play, Santoryu FC's Fedele Di Tommaso got a free kick in the 36th minute. In the 37th minute, Christian Raiola hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. In the 43rd match minute, Santoryu FC was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Concetto Madonna to maneuver through the defense. Armin Giolo showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Robert Seychell, who was totally free with the ball in the 43rd minute. After the first half the score was level. The break gave the players a chance to catch their breath, whilst the managers went over the tactics with them again.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Fedele Di Tommaso made a kick off. In the 53rd match minute, Seraċini Għawdxin was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Keith Cassar to maneuver through the defense. The crowd rose to their feet as Santoryu FC's Fedele Di Tommaso slotted home a wonderful shot that went in to the left of Dejan Cumbo. That made the score 1-2 after 56 minutes of play. After a defensive mix-up in Seraċini Għawdxin's zone, Damiano Sisti stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Dejan Cumbo came out of the goal and Damiano Sisti tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Christian Raiola kicked well hit freekick during the 65th minute of the match. Armin Giolo showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Robert Seychell in the 67th minute of the match. After a rather tough play, Santoryu FC's Ercole Battisti got a free kick in the 69th minute. When Robert Seychell came up free with the goalie in the 77th minute, the Seraċini Għawdxin 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 Robert Seychell couldn't finish the play. In the 87th minute of the match, Damiano Sisti tried to roll the ball into the goal by the right post, but Dejan Cumbo saw his intentions and got control of the ball before it passed the line. Clayton Vella blasted a shot towards the goal in the 93rd minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Armin Giolo having to make a save. The supporters of Santoryu FC booed when Seraċini Għawdxin was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 95 match minutes in a wonderful position. Roderick Gordon didn't get a good kick on the ball. Giovanni Milan hit a great freekick 96 minutes into the match. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. Santoryu FC had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.