National cup

National Stadium
Spectators: 1028 (Terracing: 772, Seating: 236, VIP seats: 20) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Hazim Ćulum took the kick off in the first half of the match. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Hazim Ćulum in the 3rd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Antoine Gilson prevented the ball from getting in the gole. After 3 minutes, Hazim Ćulum made it 1-0 with a short kick to the right side. U21 Malta's Antoine Gilson tried to save the shot but he was too slow in reacting to the shot. U21 Malta's Antoine Gilson played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Hazim Ćulum in the 6th minute of play. After 8 minutes U21 Malta's defender was forced to head the ball over the line for a corner. It was Hazim Sarajlić who took care of the corner kick. Hazim Sarajlić made a great header on U21 Bosnia And Hercegovina's corner, it was just that U21 Malta's Antoine Gilson managed to reach the ball for a save. Antoine Gilson showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Senijad Ibričić, who was totally free with the ball in the 13th minute. Antoine Gilson made a fantastic save in the 17th minute, when Hazim Ćulum sent off a good shot on target. An unexpectedly hard shot by Senijad Ibričić in the 22nd minute of play forced U21 Malta's goalkeeper Antoine Gilson to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 23rd minute Steve Triganza shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Neriman Vlatkić saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. 30 minutes into the match, U21 Malta's goal looked a bit too open when Hazim Ćulum came free, but Antoine Gilson reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Steve Triganza in the 32nd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Neriman Vlatkić prevented the ball from getting in the gole. Neriman Vlatkić took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Miguel Piscopo, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. U21 Bosnia And Hercegovina's Neriman Vlatkić played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Steve Triganza in the 43rd minute of play. Antoine Gilson made an important save on a dangerous shot by Hazim Ćulum in the 46th minute. 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.

U21 Bosnia And Hercegovina's Neriman Vlatkić proved his good apprehension of play when he, in the 52nd minute of the match, managed to save U21 Bosnia And Hercegovina from getting a goal against them. A collision led to U21 Malta getting a freekick after 53 minutes play. Miguel Piscopo hit a great ball. In the 58th play minute Steve Triganza came free and shot an unsuspected shot which went into goal from the right pole behind a surprised Neriman Vlatkić. 1-1. U21 Bosnia And Hercegovina's Stanko Serdarević was substituted for Safet Nadarević. When Hazim Sarajlić fell near the penalty area in the 64th minute he thought he would be awarded a free kick. The referee ignored U21 Bosnia And Hercegovina's protests and gave Hazim Sarajlić a yellow card for diving instead. Hazim Sarajlić kicked well hit freekick during the 64th minute of the match. U21 Bosnia And Hercegovina made a substitution. Hamid Hamedović replaced Hazim Ćulum. U21 Bosnia And Hercegovina made a substitution. Neven Helvida replaced Milan Štupac. In the 65th match minute, U21 Bosnia And Hercegovina was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Hazim Sarajlić to maneuver through the defense. In the 67th minute Steve Triganza shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Neriman Vlatkić saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. When the match clock showed 70 minutes, the score became 1-2 when Miguel Piscopo sped through U21 Bosnia And Hercegovina's defense and sent away a curving shot that went into the net to the right of Neriman Vlatkić. U21 Malta's James Buttigieg was substituted for Colin Talbot. U21 Malta's Richard Pavia was substituted for Jake Debono. U21 Malta's Charles Teuma Castelletti was substituted for Steve Triganza. In the 78th minute Senijad Ibričić shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Antoine Gilson saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. Hazim Sarajlić hit a great freekick 79 minutes into the match. The long shot by Pierre Gauci in the 80th minute really tested Neriman Vlatkić's skills. The ball was on its way into the goal to the left of him when he managed to stretch himself and save the shot and avoid a goal. Neriman Vlatkić stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Charles Teuma Castelletti's shot from short distance in the 86th minute. Neriman Vlatkić took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Charles Teuma Castelletti, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Antoine Gilson stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Hamid Hamedović's shot from short distance in the 93rd minute. In the 94th minute U21 Bosnia And Hercegovina were awarded a corner. Hazim Sarajlić went to the cornerflag to take it. Neven Helvida received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 95th minute. Antoine Gilson tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. When the final whistle was heard the away supporters stood up and showed their joy. U21 Malta had managed to secure a win in what was a close match throughout.