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Birkirkara Cottage
Spectators: 6858 (Terracing: 5000, Seating: 1858, VIP seats: 0) Sliema Swans's Sebastian Xriha played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Nathaniel Cassar Desain in the 5th minute of play. If Philip Bellizzi had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 8th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. In the 9th minute the ball was on its way in behind Birkirkara's goalkeeper Tarcisio Galea, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. Sebastian Xriha stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Nathaniel Cassar Desain's shot from short distance in the 15th minute. Indrì Bisazzas short, quick shot in the 17thth minute got Sebastian Xriha to make great effort and bar the ball away from getting in. The supporters of Birkirkara booed when Sliema Swans was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 21 match minutes in a wonderful position. Carlo Gulia didn't get a good kick on the ball. Indrì Bisazza sent away a hard shot on goal in the 24th minute, but the ball went just over the crossbar and out. A very good chance. Indrì Bisazza received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 26th minute. Sebastian Xriha tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. Alan Miggiani struck a weak shot in the 28th minute. Tarcisio Galea didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for Sliema Swans. Sliema Swans's Sebastian Xriha played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Nathaniel Cassar Desain in the 35th minute of play. A collision led to Birkirkara getting a freekick after 38 minutes play. Luigi Sant' Angelo hit a great ball. Alan Miggiani recieved an excellent pass in front of the goal in the 46th minute. Unfortunately, he received the ball on his off foot and could only manage a weak shot that went over the goal. The first half was very even, with the score at 0-0 when the whistle went for half-time. The players welcomed the break and quickly retired to the dressing rooms.

Both teams looked relatively alert before the second half when the referee blew his whistle to tell Nathaniel Cassar Desain to make the kick off. Sebastian Xriha stood for a superb save when he managed to get hold of Nathaniel Cassar Desain's shot from short distance in the 58th minute. Sliema Swans's Sebastian Xriha played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Nathaniel Cassar Desain in the 59th minute of play. 60 minutes into the game, Luigi Sant' Angelo was given a yellow card after he appeared to trip an opposing player. Birkirkara's manager was livid on the sidelines, but the referee was unmoved and gave Sliema Swans the free kick. After 60 played minutes Birkirkara got a freekick which was hit by Luigi Sant' Angelo. Sebastian Xriha showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Nathaniel Cassar Desain in the 66th minute of the match. Indrì Bisazza received a nice pass in the box and took a hard shot in the 67th minute. Sebastian Xriha tensed up and prepared to dive, but the shot went over the goal with him having to interfere. 69 minutes into the match, Birkirkara's goal looked a bit too open when Alan Miggiani came free, but Tarcisio Galea reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Alan Miggiani hit a great freekick 71 minutes into the match. Sebastian Xriha showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Indrì Bisazza in the 73rd minute of the match. Indrì Bisazza blasted a shot towards the goal in the 75th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Sebastian Xriha having to make a save. If Nathaniel Cassar Desain had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 81st minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Michele Cricchiola blasted a shot towards the goal in the 87th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Sebastian Xriha having to make a save. If Nathaniel Cassar Desain had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 89th minute. The ball went over the crossbar and out instead. Tarcisio Galea took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Alan Miggiani, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. The teams fought very hard right up to the final whistle. Both sets of players were happy to go away with a draw.