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San Alwigi
Spectators: 8014 (Terracing: 6019, Seating: 1845, VIP seats: 150) The field was rather wet after several days of rain when Ivan Gellel took the kick off in the first half of the match. Alfred Micallef showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Colin Deguara in the 3rd minute of the match. A collision led to Valletta Spurs FC getting a freekick after 4 minutes play. Anton Tagliaferro hit a great ball. Frederick Talbot showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Ivan Gellel, who was totally free with the ball in the 5th minute. When the match had gone on for 16 minutes, Andrew Abela put it in 0-1 from a short distance just to the right of Alfred Micallef. Ivan Gellel received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 21st minute. Frederick Talbot tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Andrew Abela fired away a screaming shot towards the goal in the 27th minute, but the shot went just over the crossbar without Alfred Micallef having to interfere. Frederick Talbot showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Ivan Gellel, who was totally free with the ball in the 29th minute. After a rather tough play, Valletta Spurs FC's Liam Apap got a free kick in the 30th minute. In the 38thth minute of the game Ivan Gellel who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Valletta Spurs FC's Frederick Talbot was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. 42 minutes into the match, San Alwigi's goal looked a bit too open when Andrew Abela came free, but Alfred Micallef reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. After the first half Valletta Spurs FC were leading 0-1. They had played with great self confidence throughout the first half and fully deserved their lead.

The hometeam waved at the audience when it was time for Colin Deguara to strike the kick off in the second half. In the 55th minute, Ivan Gellel left the goalkeeper for dead before tapping the ball into the right side of the net. The San Alwigi fans were clearly happy with the effort and the scoreboard reflected the new score: 1-1. Alfred Micallef didn't succeed in stopping the ball in the 59th minute, which inside left pole to 1-2. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Ivan Gellel during the 65th minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. The supporters of Valletta Spurs FC booed when San Alwigi was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 65 match minutes in a wonderful position. Ivan Gellel didn't get a good kick on the ball. Alfred Micallef showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Colin Deguara, who was totally free with the ball in the 73rd minute. Anton Tagliaferro kicked well hit freekick during the 77th minute of the match. 78 minutes into the match, San Alwigi's Karl Mugliett broke free and took a long shot that unfortunately flew wide. A fine initiative that could have resulted in a goal. Valletta Spurs FC's Andrew Abela got a good chance for a goal in the 80th minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. Colin Deguara sent away a hard shot on goal in the 83rd minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Isaac Blanco charged in rather forcefully in the 85th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Isaac Blanco the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. Isaac Blanco kicked well hit freekick during the 85th minute of the match. 88 minutes had been played when some careless play by San Alwigi's defense caused the ball to cross the line for a corner. Nathan Cremona was slow to take the kick. During this time Valletta Spurs FC's players had a chance to rest. The corner ended in Roberto Borda almost managing to get the ball behind the net, but San Alwigi's Alfred Micallef did a great save. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Roberto Dalli during the 92nd minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. Roberto Dalli hit a great freekick 92 minutes into the match. After a defensive mix-up in San Alwigi's zone, Andrew Abela stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Alfred Micallef came out of the goal and Andrew Abela tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play.