22 September 2010

Senglea Statistics

The next official match of the season for the Magpies is against Senglea on Satruday 2nd October 2010 at 4.00pm in Centenary stadium in Ta' Qali. For both teams this is their first official match in the Second Division league competition.

Below are some history results and statistics.

Statistics from season 1997/1998 to date
Second Division; 09/10; Senglea vs Rabat; 1-2; Justin Felice (x2)
Second Division; 09/10; Rabat vs Senglea; 0-0;
First Division; 08/09; Rabat vs Senglea; 2-0; Adam Smeir, Vilson Caushi
First Division; 08/09; Senglea vs Rabat; 0-2; Adam Smeir, Vilson Caushi
First Division; 03/04; Senglea vs Rabat; 4-1; Darren Galea
First Division; 03/04; Rabat vs Senglea; 1-2; Michael Micallef
First Division; 02/03; Rabat vs Senglea; 1-3; William Borg
First Division; 02/03; Senglea vs Rabat; 2-1; Emmanuel Muscat

Overall Statisics
Rabat Senglea
Wins 3 4
Draws 1 1
Losts 4 3

Recent matches played by Rabat (WWD)
Mellieha vs Rabat 0-0 (2nd/3rd Knock-out Competition)
Ghaxaq vs Rabat 1-2 (2nd/3rd Knock-out Competition)
Rabat vs Mdina 3-1 (2nd/3rd Knock-out Competition)

Recent matches played by Senglea (WWL)
St Venera vs Senglea 2-1 (2nd/3rd Knock-out Competition)
Senglea vs Gharghur 3-0 (2nd/3rd Knock-out Competition)
Swieqi vs Senglea 0-2 (2nd/3rd Knock-out Competition)

Apps = Season Appearances
S/C = Total Scored/Conceded
Y/R = Total Yellow/Red Cards
Name Apps S/C Y/R
Adam Smeir 3 2 (1 pen) 0
Christian Muscat 3 1 0
Christopher Schembri 3 0 0
David Azzopardi 3 0 0
Dylan Falzon 3 0 0
Joseph Caruana 3 0 2/0
Justin Felice 3 2 1/0
Rio Micallef 3 0 0
William Borg 3 0 0
Yessous Camilleri 3 0 0
Alan Zahra 2 0 0
Ivan Cassar 2 [2] 0
Adam Wingfield 1 0 0
Adrian Mifsud 1 0 0
Neil Caruana 1 0 0
Jonathan Azzopardi 1 0 0

Season Statistics (Official matches)
Total players utilized: 16
Total matches played: 3
Total goals scored: 5 (Average 1.67 goals scored per match)
Total goals conceded: 2 (Average 0.67 goals conceeded per match)

For a full match report of last match, follow this link

If you remember any memorable matches or any other useful information or comments regarding any match between these two teams that you wish to share, post comments below.

19 September 2010

Second-Third Division Knock-Out - Group 1 (2010/11)

Name P W D L F A +/- Pts
1 Rabat 3 2 1 0 5 2 3 7
2 Mdina 3 1 1 1 3 3 0 4
3 Mellieha 3 0 3 0 2 2 0 3
4 Ghaxaq 3 0 1 2 3 6 -3 1

Mellieha vs Rabat 0-0
Ghaxaq vs Mdina 0-2
Mdina vs Mellieha 0-0
Ghaxaq vs Rabat 1-2
Rabat vs Mdina 3-1
Mellieha vs Ghaxaq 2-2

Mellieha vs Rabat 0-0

Competition: Second/Third Division Knock-Out Competition
Match Date: Sunday, 19th September 2010
Kick-Off Time: 11:00:00
Venue: Centenary Stadium, Ta' Qali

Rabat Starting Formation
1 Jonathan Azzopardi [GK]
3 Christopher Schembri
5 Joseph Caruana
6 Yessous Camilleri
7 Justin Felice
8 Alan Zahra
10 Adam Smeir [CAPT]
13 Dylan Falzon
14 Christian Muscat
20 Rio Micallef
21 David Azzopardi

Coach
Silvio Vella

Rabat Substitutions
45' William Borg (11) - Joseph Caruana
75' Neil Caruana (2) - Rio Micallef

Match Report
5' David Azzopardi sends a strong cross from the left-side of the pitch. Justin Felice tries to head the ball to goal, but does not manage to reach the ball
6' Christopher Schembri gives a through ball to Justin Felice. He shoots the ball on target and the Mellieha goalkeeper have to save the ball in two attempts
8' A Mellieha tries to a personal shot from out of the penalty area, but the ball finishes out
16' A Mellieha player overruns Yessous Camillieri, tries a personal shot but the ball finishes out of target
17' Rabat perform a counter attack. Adam Smeir tries a personal shot on goal but finishes out of target
18' Mellieha send a cross into the penalty area from a free-kick on the right-side of the pitch. The Rabat defense clears the ball out of danger
32' Alan Zahra gives a high through ball to Adam Smeir, and shoots the ball on the Mellieha goalkeeper
36' Alan Zahra sends a cross from the right-side of the pitch. Mellieha goalkeeper punches the ball out to avoid danger
41' From the right-side of the pitch, Justin Felice sends a dangerous low cross into the penalty area. Goalkeeper saves
44' Alan Zahra sends a cross from the right-side of the pitch. Adam Smeir does not manage to conclude the ball
45' Before the kick-off of the second-half, Rabat perform the first substitution of the match. Willam Borg enters instead of Joseph Caruana
45' Mellieha also perform their first substitution of the match
58' Mellieha try to clear the ball. The ball hits Alan Zahra. From the rebound Justin Felice picks up the ball, enters into the penalty area, and from angled position shoots the ball over the goalkeeper
60' From the center of the pitch, Mellieha send a cross into the penalty area. From what seemed an easy ball to Jonathan Azzopardi, the goalkeeper loses the control of the ball from his hands and has to clear the ball with his foot
61' Rabat perform a counter attack with Justin Felice. He passes the ball to Adam Smeir but the ball ends up in the goalkeepers hands
73' Mellieha send a cross from the left-side of the pitch. The ball is concluded just wide
75' Rabat perform their second substitution of the match. Neil Caruana enters instead of Rio Micallef
78' Adam Smeir performs an excellent move. He passes between a couple of players, enters into the penalty area, tries a personal shot but the ball finishes inches wide from the goal
81' Neil Caruana sends a cross from the right-side of the pitch. David Azzopardi heads the ball out of range
82' Justin Felice gives a through ball to Adam Smeir. He runs with the ball into the penalty area and shoots the ball. The goalkeeper performs an excellent save from what seemed a sure goal
83' Christopher Schembri passes the ball to Neil Caruana. He sends a cross from the right-side of the ptich, but the Mellieha defense clears the ball to avoid further danger
86' Alan Zahra tries a personal shot into the bottom left-corner, but goalkeeper saves the ball easily
88' From the right-side of the pitch, Alan Zahra passes a short corner-kick to Christopher Schembri. He sends a dangerous cross into the penalty area. Adam Smeir heads the ball over the bar
89' Justin Felice takes an excellent shot but the ball ends up on the left post
90' Adam Smeir sends a cross from the left-side of the pitch. A Mellieha defender clears the ball in the wrong direction, but the goalkeeper is on alert and saves the ball
90' The referee blows the last whistle of the match, with both goalkeepers left on a clean sheet

Corners
Mellieha 0
Rabat 3

Offsides
Mellieha 0
Rabat 5

12 September 2010

Mellieha Statistics

The third official match of the season for the Magpies is against Mellieha on Sunday 19th September 2010 at 11.00am in Centenary stadium in Ta' Qali. For both teams this is their third official match and third match in Second/Third Division knock-out competition. Rabat being on advantage of four points over Mellieha, have already qualified to the next round of the competition.

For a detailed match report of last match, follow this link.

Below are some history results and statistics.

Statistics from season 1997/1998 to date
Second Division; 09/10; Rabat vs Mellieha; 0-3;
Second Division; 08/09; Mellieha vs Rabat; 2-2; Adam Smeir, Christopher Schembri
Second Division; 06/07; Rabat vs Mellieha; 1-1; Jonathan Bezzina
Second Division; 06/07; Mellieha vs Rabat; 1-1; Adam Smeir
Second Division; 04/05; Rabat vs Mellieha; 1-2; Alan Zahra
Second Division; 04/05; Mellieha vs Rabat; 3-0;
FA Trophy; 98/99; Mellieha vs Rabat; 2-4; Adrian Mifsud, Dennis Cauchi, Cedric Caruana (x2)
First Division; 97/98; Mellieha vs Rabat; 1-2; Adrian Mifsud, Roderick Asciak
First Division; 97/98; Rabat vs Mellieha; 4-1; Michael Farrugia (x2), Roderick Asciak (x2)

Overall Statisics
Mellieha Rabat
Wins 3 3
Draws 3 3
Losts 3 3

Recent matches played by Mellieha (DD)
Mdina vs Mellieha 0-0 (2nd/3rd Knock-out Competition)
Mellieha vs Ghaxaq 2-2 (2nd/3rd Knock-out Competition)

Recent matches played by Rabat (WW)
Ghaxaq vs Rabat 1-2 (2nd/3rd Knock-out Competition)
Rabat vs Mdina 3-1 (2nd/3rd Knock-out Competition)

Apps = Season Appearances
S/C = Total Scored/Conceded
Y/R = Total Yellow/Red Cards
Name Apps S/C Y/R
Adam Smeir 2 2 (1 pen) 0
Christian Muscat 2 1 0
Christopher Schembri 2 0 0
David Azzopardi 2 0 0
Dylan Falzon 2 0 0
Ivan Cassar 2 [2] 0
Joseph Caruana 2 0 2/0
Justin Felice 2 2 1/0
Rio Micallef 2 0 0
William Borg 2 0 0
Yessous Camilleri 2 0 0
Adam Wingfield 1 0 0
Adrian Mifsud 1 0 0
Alan Zahra 1 0 0

Season Statistics (Official matches)
Total players utilized: 14
Total matches played: 2
Total goals scored: 5 (Average 2.5 goals scored per match)
Total goals conceded: 2 (Average 1.0 goals conceeded per match)

If you remember any memorable matches or any other useful information or comments regarding any match between these two teams that you wish to share, post comments below.

Team 2010/11



Ghaxaq vs Rabat 1-2

Competition: Second/Third Division Knock-Out Competition
Match Date: Saturday, 11th September 2010
Kick-Off Time: 17:00:00
Venue: Centenary Stadium, Ta' Qali








Rabat Starting Formation
3 Christopher Schembri
5 Joseph Caruana
6 Yessous Camilleri
7 Justin Felice
10 Adam Smeir [CAPT]
13 Dylan Falzon
14 Christian Muscat
15 Adam Wingfield
21 David Azzopardi
20 Rio Micallef
25 Ivan Cassar [GK]


Coach
Silvio Vella

Rabat Substitutions
45' William Borg (11) - Adam Wingfield
81' Adrian Mifsud (9) - Christopher Schembri


Rabat Scorers
11' Adam Smeir
83' Christian Muscat


Rabat Yellow Cards
40' Joseph Caruana


Match Report
11' Justin Felice passes a short pass to Adam Smeir., controls the ball and shoots the ball into the top right corner for the first goal of the match
24' Christopher Schembri attempts to score a personal goal from out of the penalty area, but the shot is easily saved by the Ghaxaq goalkeeper
26' A free-kick is taken from the left-side of the pitch. The goalkeeper tries to catch the ball, but goes up in the air. With the help of the wind, ball ends up into the back of the net. Goal was disallowed by one of the assistant refeeres for an offsides position
40' Joseph Caruana is shown the yellow card
41' An Ghaxaq player is shown the yellow card for a bad tackle
45' Adam Smeir steals a good ball from the Ghaxaq defenders. He tries to place the ball in an angled position, but the ball is excellently saved by the Ghaxaq goalkeeper
45' Rabat perform the first substitution of the match. William Borg enters instead of Adam Wingfield
53' David Azzopardi sends a cross from the left side of the pitch. The ball is headed inches wide by Justin Felice
54' Davids Azzopardi sends a cross from the right side of the pitch, after receiving the ball from a short corner-kick. The cross is too strong and Justin Felice does not manage to control and give direction to the ball
55' Inside the penalty area, Adam Smeir dribbles an Ghaxaq player. He passes the ball to William Borg who shoots the ball. The ball finishes just wide
62' An Ghaxaq player is shown the yellow card for protests
65' Ghaxaq perform their first substitution of the match
70' William Borg attempts a personal shot for goal. The ball is turned into a corner-kick by the Ghaxaq goalkeeper
73' Ghaxaq are given a free-kick on 35 meters away from the goal-line. The shot is send directly on the Ivan Cassar. Ball is not controlled well and another Ghaxaq player concludes the ball into the back of the net for a partial draw
74' David Azzopardi steals a good ball. He runs into the penalty area and tries a personal shot. The ball is saved by the Ghaxaq goalkeeper
79' An Ghaxaq player is shown the yellow card for a dangerous tackle
81' Ghaxaq perform their second substitution of the match
81' Rabat perform the second substitution of the match. Adrian Mifsud enters instead of Christopher Schembri
83' Inside the penalty area, Adrian Mifsud gives an excellent through ball to Christian Muscat. From an angled position he shots on the other side of the goalkeeper. The ball ends up into the back of the net for an excellent goal and for the merited advantage of the Magpies side
86' Ghaxaq perform their third and last substitution of the match
90' Justin Felice dribbles a player inside the penalty area, tries a weak shot which ends up on the right post
90' The referee blows the last whistle of the match, with a final result of two against one


Corners
Ghaxaq 4
Rabat 8


Offsides
Ghaxaq 2
Rabat 3

04 September 2010

Ghaxaq Statistics

The second official match of the season for the Magpies is against Ghaxaq on Saturday 11th September 2010 at 5.00pm in Centenary stadium in Ta' Qali. For both teams this is their second official match and second match in Second/Third Division knockout competition.

To view a detailed match report of the last match, check this link

Below are some history results and statistics. Unfortunately there is only one predecent among these two teams.

Statistics from season 1997/1998 to date
Third Division; 05/06; Ghaxaq vs Rabat; 0-2; Adam Smeir, Kayne Said

Overall Statisics
Ghaxaq Rabat
Wins 0 1
Draws 0 0
Losts 1 0

Recent matches played by Ghaxaq (D)
Mellieha vs Ghaxaq 2-2 (2nd/3rd Knock-out Competition)

Recent matches played by Rabat (W)
Rabat vs Mdina 3-1 (2nd/3rd Knock-out Competition)

Apps = Season Appearances
S/C = Total Scored/Conceded
Y/R = Total Yellow/Red Cards
Name Apps S/C Y/R
Adam Smeir 1 1 pen 0
Alan Zahra 1 0 0
Christian Muscat 1 0 0
Christopher Schembri 1 0 0
David Azzopardi 1 0 0
Dylan Falzon 1 0 0
Ivan Cassar [GK]1 [1] 0
Joseph Caruana 1 0 1/0
Justin Felice 1 2 1/0
Rio Micallef 1 0 0
William Borg [1] 0 0
Yessous Camilleri 1 0 0

If you remember any memorable matches or any other useful information or comments regarding any match between these two teams that you wish to share, post comments below.

02 September 2010

Rabat vs Mdina 3-1

Competition: Second/Third Division Knock-Out Competition
Match Date: Wednesday, 1st September 2010
Kick-Off Time: 20:00
Venue: Centenary Stadium, Ta' Qali

Second goal of the match. Penalty taken by Adam Smeir

One of the scoring opportunities in the second half


Action for the description below of the 65th minute




Rabat Starting Formation
3 Christopher Schembri
5 Joseph Caruana
6 Yessous Camilleri
7 Justin Felice
8 Alan Zahra
10 Adam Smeir [CAPT]
13 Dylan Falzon
14 Christian Muscat
21 David Azzopardi
20 Rio Micallef
25 Ivan Cassar [GK]

Rabat Substitutions
57' William Borg (11) - Alan Zahra

Rabat Scorers
24' Justin Felice
42' Adam Smeir (pen)
63' Justin Felice

Rabat Yellow Cards
13' Joseph Caruana
39' Justin Felice

Match Report
1' The first scoring opporunity of the game came from Mdina, but the shot was central and easily saved by Ivan Cassar
4' Alan Zahra took a corner-kick from the left side of the pitch. He sends the ball on the second post. Joseph Caruana heads the ball inches wide on top of the bar
13' Joseph Caruana is shown the yellow card for a hands-ball
20' Alan Zahra tries a personal shot from outside the penalty area, but the shot ends high
24' Adam Smeir performs a counter attack. He brings Justin Felice alone infront of the goal who scores the first goal of the match
34' Joseph Caruana tries a personal shot, but his shot is weak and out of range
35' David Azzopardi sends a cross from the left side of the pitch. It is inches high over Justin Felice and the ball ends up into a throw-in
36' From the right side of the pitch, Justin Felice passes the ball to David Azzopardi. He continues the ball to Adam Smeir who concludes the ball out of range
38' Adam Smeir tries an attempt for goal, but the ball is saved in two attempts by the Mdina goalkeeper
39' David Azzopardi sends a dangerous first-timer cross into the middle of the penalty area. Justin Felice tries to head the ball into the net, but instead finishes touching the ball with his hands. The referee had no other solution than that of showing him the yellow card
41' David Azzopardi gives an excellent throughball to Adam Smeir. He continues the run into the penalty area until he is brought down for a definitive penalty
42' From the penalty spot, Adam Smeir sends the ball into the back of the net for a partial result of two against nill
44' Mdina are assigned a corner-kick. A short corner-kick is taken and a cross is sent into the penalty area. Two Mdina players are left alone, who one of them easily heads the ball in to re-enter back again into the game
46' A free-kick is taken from the left side of the pitch. This is punched by the Mdina goalkeeper. Adam Smeir attempts a first timer shot, but the ball ends high over the bar
48' Adam Smeir sends a high through ball to Alan Zahra. He controls the ball on the right side of the ptich, but mis-calculates the cross and ends up wide
52' Mdina perform the first substitution of the match
57' Rabat perform their first substitution. William Borg enters instead of Alan Zahra
61' David Azzopardi performs an excellent run on the left side of the pitch, where he leaves two players behind him. He sends a low cross into the penalty area to Justin Felice, but he concludes the ball completely out of range
62' From the right side of the pitch, Joseph Caruana passes back to Adam Smeir who continues the ball to William Borg. He tries a pesonal shot but the ball ends inches wide from the top left corner
63' From behind, David Azzopardi sends a long through ball to Justin Felice. He controls the ball and lobs the ball over the goalkeeper for his second personal goal of the match
65' Rabat take a short corner-kick. David Azzopardi sends a low cross into the penalty area. Adam Smeir tries a piece of magic by finishing the ball with his back of the foot. The ball is saved and cleared to a corner-kick by the Mdina goalkeeper
67' William Borg sends a cross from the right side of the pitch. Adam Smeir concludes the ball high
69' Christian Muscat from the central part of the pitch gives an excellent through ball to Justin Felice. He concludes the ball but the shot is central and is easily saved by the goalkeeper
71' William Borg gives a through ball to Adam Smeir on the right side of the pitch. From an angled position, Adam Smeir tries a personal shot, but the ball finishes high on top of the left corner
78' Justin Felice passes the ball to Adam Smeir who returns back the ball. Justin Felice attempts a shot on goal, but his shot finishes out of range
79' Mdina perform their second substitution of the match
82' David Azzopardi takes a free-kick from the right side of the pitch. Justin Felice concludes into the back of the net, but goal is invalidated for an offside position
85' Christopher Schembri gives a through ball to Adam Smeir. He concludes the ball, but shot is saved and turned into a corner-kick
90' The referee blows the last whistle of the match, with a final result of three against one

Corners
Rabat 6
Mdina 1

Offsides
Rabat 1
Mdina 1