Official Cup

the temple
Spectators: 175 (Terracing: 132, Seating: 40, VIP seats: 3) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Kim Bolas took the kick off in the first half of the match. 蔡西誉 might have been able to make a better finish in the 4th minute when he tried to place a hard shot over Mike Axisa. Instead the ball went over the crossbar and out. 蔡西誉 ran back to his position shaking his head. 蔡西誉 struck a weak shot in the 4th minute. Mike Axisa didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Atletico Benevento. Mike Axisa made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from 蔡西誉 in the 6th minute of play. Mike Axisa showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from 蔡西誉, who was totally free with the ball in the 8th minute. Sliema Dragons FC's Mike Axisa played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Ciro Aversano in the 9th minute of play. 9 minutes into the match, Ciro Aversano had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Mike Axisa. Sliema Dragons FC's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Ciro Aversano was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-0. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Kim Bolas in the 13th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg 吴卫天 saved Atletico Benevento from getting behind. A hard shot 15 in the game by 蔡西誉 from a close distance when the talented Mike Axisa managed to make a qualified save. Sliema Dragons FC's players were relieved. Sliema Dragons FC's Mike Axisa played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by 蔡西誉 in the 17th minute of play. In the 23rd minute of the match Sliema Dragons FC got a corner. Atletico Benevento's goalie ran out to the linesman to protest the call, but the linesman resolutely pointed his flag at the cornerflag. Leszek Cupial ran over to the corner to take the kick. Ulises Ixidor was in a good position and managed to take a shot, but he missed just to the outside of the post. After a rather tough play, Atletico Benevento's Alessio Muzzolon got a free kick in the 27th minute. Sliema Dragons FC's Mike Axisa played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by 蔡西誉 in the 33rd minute of play. If Kim Bolas had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 34th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. 吴卫天 showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Kim Bolas, who was totally free with the ball in the 34th minute. 吴卫天 made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Kim Bolas in the 36th minute of play. 蔡西誉's shot when he came free in front of the goal in the 40thth minute, Mike Axisa skillfully showed off with a save to what seemed to be an obvious goal. In the 42nd minute the ball was on its way in behind Atletico Benevento's goalkeeper 吴卫天, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. 43 minutes into the match, Atletico Benevento's goal looked a bit too open when Kim Bolas came free, but 吴卫天 reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Sliema Dragons FC's attacker deliberately struck the ball against an opponent to win a corner for his team. The corner was taken by Leszek Cupial in the 44th minute. The corner led Sliema Dragons FC's Leszek Cupial to fire away a dangerous shot which 吴卫天 despite some difficulties managed to get hold on the ball. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 1-0 at half-time.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell 蔡西誉 to make the kick off. After having played for 56 minutes, Kim Bolas managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Sliema Dragons FC's supporters crossed their fingers, but Kim Bolas was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. 蔡西誉 fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 58th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Mike Axisa having to interfere. After a rather tough play, Sliema Dragons FC's Leszek Cupial got a free kick in the 59th minute. After 63 minutes Atletico Benevento's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Leszek Cupial who took care of the corner kick. The supporters of Sliema Dragons FC booed when Atletico Benevento was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 68 match minutes in a wonderful position. Ermanno Santarelli didn't get a good kick on the ball. Sliema Dragons FC's Dejan Cassar was substituted for Kim Bolas. Sliema Dragons FC's Matteo Borda was substituted for Giovanni Demicoli. After 69 played minutes Atletico Benevento got a freekick which was hit by Ermanno Santarelli. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Dejan Cassar in the 70th managed to get into a good position. With a left leg 吴卫天 saved Atletico Benevento from getting behind. Mike Axisa showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Dennis Briano, who was totally free with the ball in the 73rd minute. In the 74thth minute of the game Dejan Cassar who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Atletico Benevento's 吴卫天 was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. After some fancy dribbling in the 81st minute, Dejan Cassar managed to get in a good position for a shot. Sliema Dragons FC's supporters rose to their feet, but Dejan Cassar was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. 吴卫天 breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. A throw-in in the 83rd minute of the game was made by Pepe Ferreira with Dejan Cassar as target, who quickly passed the ball forward. If Ulises Ixidor had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 85th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. 86 minutes into the match, Sliema Dragons FC's Dejan Cassar sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that 吴卫天 narrowly saved just below the crossbar. 93 minutes into the match, 蔡西誉 had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Mike Axisa. Sliema Dragons FC's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that 蔡西誉 was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 2-0.