Prized/Friendly Cup

The Den
Spectators: 50 (Terracing: 38, Seating: 11, VIP seats: 1) Brian Urpani started the match with the kick off in front of an excited audience. In the 5th minute, AJ Juventus FC's Evelio Baltuile seemed to kick out at an opponent. The referee saw this and, surprisingly, showed Evelio Baltuile the red card, dismissing him from the pitch. The coaching staff of AJ Juventus FC protested bitterly, but the referee would have none of it, and Evelio Baltuile had no choice but to slowly walk off the pitch. The audience thought a goal was coming when Brian Urpani got free with Clemente Ribota in the 11th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. In the 15th minute the ball was on its way in behind Floriana Celtics's goalkeeper Jason Haber, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. The supporters of Floriana Celtics booed when AJ Juventus FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 15 match minutes in a wonderful position. Delmar Veidazar didn't get a good kick on the ball. Clemente Ribota made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Austin Gatt in the 18th minute of play. Romano Ocaña received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 19th minute. Jason Haber tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. 23 minutes into the match, Brian Urpani dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Clemente Ribota, 2-0. In the 26th minute, Austin Gatt fired away a shot on goal. He put a little to much spin on the ball and sent it just wide of the right post. The supporters of Floriana Celtics booed when AJ Juventus FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 27 match minutes in a wonderful position. Jorge Tarriba didn't get a good kick on the ball. After 30 played minutes Floriana Celtics got a freekick which was hit by Daniele Boffa. Clemente Ribota showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Austin Gatt, who was totally free with the ball in the 42nd minute. 45 minutes into the match, Austin Gatt notched a goal, 3-1, to the right of AJ Juventus FC's Clemente Ribota. Clemente Ribota was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. All the noise was coming from the home fans when the whistle went for half-time. The home team had fought hardest to put themselves in a deserved lead.

The players of the away team seemed most concentrated when Huly Francia stepped up to make the kick off in the second half. Jason Haber showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Huly Francia in the 57th minute of the match. If Brian Urpani had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 58th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. An unexpectedly hard shot by Jean Carl Ciantar in the 62nd minute of play forced AJ Juventus FC's goalkeeper Clemente Ribota to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Floriana Celtics were furious when David Terribile was red carded, 66 minutes into the game, but the referee dismissed their protests. Floriana Celtics made a substitution. Malcolm Hili replaced Austin Gatt. In a very dangerous position, a player in Floriana Celtics fell when an opponent tried to get the ball from him in the 66th minute. Penalty! The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Garcia Hoyos during the 78th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. After 78 played minutes AJ Juventus FC got a freekick which was hit by Garcia Hoyos. In the 81st minute, Huly Francia 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. When AJ Juventus FC's Huly Francia in the 82nd minute got a chance for a shot 82nd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Floriana Celtics's goalie prevented a goal. Clemente Ribota took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Jean Carl Ciantar, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The corner led Floriana Celtics's Pepe Haedo to fire away a dangerous shot which Clemente Ribota despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. Jason Haber showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Huly Francia in the 92nd minute of the match. After 97 played minutes AJ Juventus FC got a freekick which was hit by Romano Ocaña. When the referee ended the match the Floriana Celtics players were able to celebrate. They had won a fair victory and recieved the ovations of their fans.