U21 League

De Sanctis Montenero
Spectators: 161 (Terracing: 121, Seating: 37, VIP seats: 3) 6 minutes into the match, Sliema Dragons FC's goal looked a bit too open when Achille Albertosi came free, but Marcelo Severiano reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Enrico Trinca made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Isaac Grimaud in the 11th minute of play. 11 minutes into the match, Isaac Grimaud notched a goal, 0-1, to the right of Black Mount™'s Enrico Trinca. Enrico Trinca was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. If Isaac Grimaud had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 13th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. Enrico Trinca came out of the goal in the 15th minute to try and stop a shot by Sliema Dragons FC's Ryan Grima. But to his dismay, Ryan Grima quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 0-2. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Isaac Grimaud in the 22nd managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Enrico Trinca saved Black Mount™ from getting behind. Marcelo Severiano made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Comunardo Di Nucci in the 23rd minute of play. When Domingos Herena fell near the penalty area in the 27th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored Sliema Dragons FC's protests and gave Domingos Herena a yellow card for diving instead. Domingos Herena kicked well hit freekick during the 27th minute of the match. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Isaac Grimaud in the 31st minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Enrico Trinca prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Patrick Buttigieg recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 33rd minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. Sliema Dragons FC's Marcelo Severiano played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Fedele Del Grosso in the 38th minute of play. Enrico Trinca stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Isaac Grimaud's shot from short distance in the 40th minute. When the match clock showed 45 minutes, the score became 0-4 when Isaac Grimaud sped through Black Mount™'s defense and sent away a curving shot that went into the net to the right of Enrico Trinca. Even after changing tactics the home team jogged off the field with a 0-4 deficit. They would have to work harder if they wanted to turn things around in the second half.

Isaac Grimaud in the 51stth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Enrico Trinca, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. Sliema Dragons FC's Marcelo Severiano played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Fedele Del Grosso in the 54th minute of play. Isaac Grimaud had several of the Black Mount™'s defenders around him in the penalty area when he, after 55 minutes of play, received a pass and succeeded in some way to shoot a shot which went straight ahead into goal. This resulted in a 0-5 score and a disappointed Enrico Trinca as he didn't even see the shot coming. 59 minutes into the match, Black Mount™'s goal looked a bit too open when Isaac Grimaud came free, but Enrico Trinca reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 60 minutes into the game, Black Mount™'s Fedele Del Grosso nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Marcelo Severiano made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-5. Black Mount™'s Enrico Trinca played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Isaac Grimaud in the 63rd minute of play. 65 minutes into the match, Isaac Grimaud had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Enrico Trinca. Black Mount™'s manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Isaac Grimaud was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-6. In the 75th minute, Comunardo Di Nucci made a precise shot to the right of Marcelo Severiano. Sliema Dragons FC's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 2-7. 78 minutes into the match, Sliema Dragons FC's Isaac Grimaud sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Enrico Trinca narrowly saved just below the crossbar. Isaac Grimaud in the 85thth minute had a little luck and got a chance for a shot in front of the goal. Without hesitation aimed to the right of Enrico Trinca, who managed to lunge to the right direction and made a save. Isaac Grimaud did some fancy footwork in front of goal and succeeded to deceive the defenders so he could slam the ball in 2-9 to the left of a surprised Enrico Trinca 87 minutes into the match. Enrico Trinca made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Isaac Grimaud in the 90th minute of play. In the 94th minute the ball was on its way in behind Black Mount™'s goalkeeper Enrico Trinca, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. Sliema Dragons FC had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.