National cup

National stadium
Spectators: 1028 (Terracing: 772, Seating: 236, VIP seats: 20) The sun was shining, the grass was green and the audience cheered when Arne Kitzbichler got the match started through his kick off. Antoine Pace took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Gordon Aigner, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. Malta's Antoine Pace played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Dustin Krammer in the 5th minute of play. Daryl Ellul sent away a hard shot on goal in the 12th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. Dennis Köllner showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Daryl Ellul in the 12th minute of the match. Dennis Köllner showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Daryl Ellul in the 15th minute of the match. Malta were awarded a corner in the 16th minute after Austria's defender lost control of the ball, allowing it to roll out over the line. Alan Montalto took the corner. 18 minutes in the game, the ball went up into the seats when Malta's Daryl Ellul fired away a shot that was just a little bit too high. He walked away shaking his head. When Malta's Daryl Ellul in the 21st minute got a chance for a shot 21st didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Austria's goalie prevented a goal. With a couple of smart ball manuevers Daryl Ellul in the 21st managed to get into a good position. With a left leg Dennis Köllner saved Austria from getting behind. Daryl Ellul took the ball and in the 25 minute, shot a rapid shot to the right of a surprised Dennis Köllner. Dennis Köllner dived to the right, and did manage to get a hand on the shot, but it still went into the right corner making it 1-0. 28 minutes into the match, Austria's goalkeeper Dennis Köllner had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Daryl Ellul. If Daryl Ellul had kept his shot down it would have been a goal in the 34th minute. The ball went over the crossbar instead. An unexpectedly hard shot by Daryl Ellul in the 34th minute of play forced Austria's goalkeeper Dennis Köllner to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. In the 37th match minute, Malta was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Alan Montalto to maneuver through the defense. 39 minutes into the game, Chris Hoecker threw the ball into play from the sideline. Malta's Alan Montalto quickly snatched the ball and retained possesion. After having played for 40 minutes, Daryl Ellul managed to get in a good position for a shot on goal. Malta's supporters crossed their fingers, but Daryl Ellul was, after a quick turn that froze the defenders, out of balance and shot the ball just to the right of the goal. The referee was alert and spotted a serious foul by Volkmar Rinnerer during the 41st minute. The player immediately received a yellow card. In the 46th minute, Gordon Aigner hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. The home fans were very happy to see their team leading 1-0 at half-time.

When the second half was about to start, both teams quickly lined up and Daryl Ellul made a kick off. Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Daryl Ellul in the 52nd minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Dennis Köllner prevented the ball from getting in the gole. With a little luck, Malta's Antoine Pace got control of the ball when Arne Kitzbichler tried to sneak it across the goal line. After a rather tough play, Malta's Fabio Bartolo got a free kick in the 58th minute. 62 minutes into the match, Malta's goalkeeper Antoine Pace had to clear away a ball on his right side after a cunning shot by Arne Kitzbichler. 69 minutes into the match, Malta's goal looked a bit too open when Gordon Aigner came free, but Antoine Pace reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. 70 minutes into the match, Malta's Daryl Ellul sent off a blazing shot straight on target, a shot that Dennis Köllner narrowly saved just below the crossbar. A collision led to Malta getting a freekick after 72 minutes play. Liam Valletta hit a great ball. Malta's Massimo Quintano was substituted for Fabio Grech. Malta made a substitution. Jean Carl Dougall replaced Alan Montalto. Liam Valletta hit a great freekick 73 minutes into the match. After some fancy dribbling in the 74th minute, Daryl Ellul managed to get in a good position for a shot. Malta's supporters rose to their feet, but Daryl Ellul was a bit off balance and shot the ball just wide of the left post. Dennis Köllner breathed a sigh of relief and went to take the goal kick. Antoine Pace showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Arne Kitzbichler in the 77th minute of the match. In the 85thth minute of the game Daryl Ellul who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Austria's Dennis Köllner was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. Dennis Köllner made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Daryl Ellul in the 91st minute of play. In the 92nd minute, Malta's goalie took a deep sigh of relief after Gordon Aigner fired away a hard shot that went just outside the left post. Malta's defense didn't have a chance, in the 95th minute, when Arne Kitzbichler scored to the left of an out of position Antoine Pace, making the score, 1-2. When the match was over Austria could go home with a victory in their luggage, having controlled the game far better than Malta throughout the match.