Official Cup

Swatar Arena
Spectators: 205 (Terracing: 154, Seating: 47, VIP seats: 4) The audience thought a goal was coming when Mario Salerno got free with Olexiy Stus in the 5th minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Juventus FC's Olexiy Stus proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 6th minute of the match, managed to save Juventus FC from getting a goal against them. Olexiy Stus made an important save on a dangerous shot by Mario Salerno in the 7th minute. An unexpectedly hard shot by Robertinho Baggio in the 9th minute of play forced Swatar United FC's goalkeeper Mike Axisa to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. 11 minutes into the match, Juventus FC's goalkeeper Olexiy Stus had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Mario Salerno. In the 27th minute the ball was on its way in behind Juventus FC's goalkeeper Olexiy Stus, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. An unexpectedly hard shot by Robertinho Baggio in the 31st minute of play forced Swatar United FC's goalkeeper Mike Axisa to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 32nd minute, Mario Salerno ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Olexiy Stus was frozen by the shot and now it was 2-0. A collision led to Swatar United FC getting a freekick after 38 minutes play. Owen Grech Cumbo hit a great ball. Swatar United FC's Mike Axisa played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Jan Motyka in the 40th minute of play. Olexiy Stus made a fantastic save in the 42nd minute, when Mario Salerno sent off a good shot on target. When the referee blew for the end of the half the home team players were clearly happier, as they went in to the break leading 2-0.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Mario Salerno to strike the kick off in the second half. Robertinho Baggio received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 51st minute. Mike Axisa tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. After having played for 53 minutes, Sebastian Pârcălab managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Swatar United FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Sebastian Pârcălab was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. 57 minutes into the match, Juventus FC's goal looked a bit too open when Mario Salerno came free, but Olexiy Stus reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Olexiy Stus showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Mario Salerno, who was totally free with the ball in the 59th minute. The supporters of Swatar United FC booed when Juventus FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 62 match minutes in a wonderful position. Borys Zhuk didn't get a good kick on the ball. An unexpectedly hard shot by Mario Salerno in the 65th minute of play forced Juventus FC's goalkeeper Olexiy Stus to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. After 67 minutes of play, Swatar United FC's Mario Salerno made it 3-0 when he simply outclassed the defender marking him and hit a curling shot into the right side of the net. Olexiy Stus was left in no man's land by his defense there! With a little luck, Swatar United FC's Mike Axisa got control of the ball when Jan Motyka tried to sneak it across the goal line. When Juventus FC's Robertinho Baggio in the 72nd minute got a chance for a shot 72nd didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Swatar United FC's goalie prevented a goal. An unexpectedly hard shot by Robertinho Baggio in the 74th minute of play forced Swatar United FC's goalkeeper Mike Axisa to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Olexiy Stus made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Mario Salerno in the 75th minute of play. An unexpectedly hard shot by Jan Motyka in the 79th minute of play forced Swatar United FC's goalkeeper Mike Axisa to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Olexiy Stus made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Mario Salerno in the 81st minute of play. Olexiy Stus made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Mario Salerno in the 82nd minute of play. Mike Axisa made an important save on a dangerous shot by Robertinho Baggio in the 83rd minute. Michael Borg Xuereb received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 88th minute. Olexiy Stus tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Olexiy Stus took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Mario Salerno, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Mike Axisa came out of the goal in the 92nd minute to try and stop a shot by Juventus FC's Jan Motyka. But to his dismay, Jan Motyka quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 3-1. Olexiy Stus came out of the goal in the 95th minute to try and stop a shot by Swatar United FC's Mario Salerno. But to his dismay, Mario Salerno quickly shot the ball in between his legs and into the goal making it 4-1. The referee blew his whistle, and the match came to a close. The players exchanged shirts and headed down the tunnel. The Swatar United FC fans cheered their team off the field, for while Juventus FC had put up a good fight, they were unable to come out of the game with any points to show for their effort.