30 November 2010

U15 Qormi vs Rabat 3-2

Competition: Under 15 League Section B
Match Date: Sunday, 03 October 2010
Kick-Off Time: 04:30 PM
Venue: Melita Stadium, Pembroke

Rabat Starting Line-Up
2Mario Spiteri
3Shawn Markham
4Brandon Micallef
5Clayton Azzopardi
6Nicholas Ciantar
7Andrea Mallia
8Gilbert Gauci
9Leon Farrugia
10Ayrton Micallef
11Shaun Vassallo
22Jamie Azzopardi [GK]
Reserves
1Stefano Incorvaja [GK]
13Gaetan Said
14Joscarl Azzopardi
15Andrew Borg
16Andrew Fenech
17Andre' Bugeja
18Tyler Grech

Rabat Substitutions
46'Andre' Bugeja (IN) - Clayton Azzopardi (OUT)
51'Andrew Borg (IN) - Andrea Mallia (OUT)
61'Gaetan Said (IN) - Nicholas Ciantar (OUT)
64'Joscarl Azzopardi (IN) - Mario Spiteri (OUT)
68'Andrew Fenech (IN) - Andre' Bugeja (OUT)

Referee actions for Rabat
1'Ayrton MicallefGoal
61'Shawn MarkhamYellow Card
65'Shawn MarkhamGoal

U17 Rabat vs St Patrick 5-1

Competition: Under 17 League Section B
Match Date: Sunday, 14 November 2010
Kick-Off Time: 02:45 PM
Venue: Rabat Training Ground, Mtarfa

Rabat Starting Line-Up
2Shaun Abela
3Andy Camilleri
4Etienne Scicluna
6Zachary Tanti
7Luke Cauchi
8Aidan Azzopardi
9Chris Vella
10Brandon Farrugia
15Kurt Muscat
17Nicolai Aquilina
22Mario Bonello [GK]
Reserves
1Andrew Zammit [GK]
5Nicolai Caruana
11Nicolai Attard
13Christian Schembri
14Joseph Camilleri
16Ryan Buhagiar
17Kurt Grech

Rabat Substitutions
27'Joseph Camilleri (IN) - Andy Camilleri (OUT)
67'Christian Schembri (IN) - Nicolai Aquilina (OUT)
70'Nicolai Caruana (IN) - Kurt Muscat (OUT)
76'Nicolai Attard (IN) - Aidan Azzopardi (OUT)

Referee actions for Rabat
13'Nicolai AquilinaGoal
41'Chris VellaGoal
44'Shaun AbelaGoal
56'Chris VellaGoal
77'Own GoalGoal

U19 St Venera vs Rabat 0-4

Competition: Under 19 League Section C
Match Date: Sunday, 14 November 2010
Kick-Off Time: 09:00 AM
Venue: Zebbug Stadium, Zebbug

Rabat Starting Line-Up
1Mario Bonello [GK]
3Tyrone Bugeja
4Stefan Cortis
5Shaun Gauci
6Kurt Muscat
7Keith Gauci
8Neil Farrugia
9Roderick Vassallo
11Darren Borg
14Wayne Borg
18Sacha Cortis
Reserves
2Kurt Debono
10Ryan Micallef
13Karl Micallef
15Chris Vella
16Michael Saliba
17Luke Cauchi
23Darryl Vella [GK]

Rabat Substitutions
56'Chris Vella (IN) - Sacha Cortis (OUT)
70'Ryan Micallef (IN) - Roderick Vassallo (OUT)
76'Michael Saliba (IN) - Kurt Muscat (OUT)

Referee actions for Rabat
7'Neil FarrugiaGoal
30'Sacha CortisYellow Card
35'Wayne BorgGoal
36'Roderick VassalloYellow Card
42'Roderick VassalloGoal
83'Wayne BorgGoal

U19 Rabat vs Sirens 2-2

Competition: Under 19 League Section C
Match Date: Sunday, 07 November 2010
Kick-Off Time: 11:00 AM
Venue: Rabat Training Ground, Mtarfa




Rabat Starting Line-Up
2Kurt Debono
3Tyrone Bugeja
4Stefan Cortis
5Shaun Gauci
6Kurt Muscat
7Keith Gauci
8Neil Farrugia
10Ryan Micallef
11Wayne Borg
18Sacha Cortis
23Darryl Vella [GK]
Reserves
9Roderick Vassallo
11Chris Vella
13Karl Micallef
15Leigh Pisani
16Michael Saliba
17Luke Cauchi
22Mario Bonello [GK]

Rabat Substitutions
63'Roderick Vassallo (IN) - Keith Gauci (OUT)
77'Chris Vella (IN) - Wayne Borg (OUT)

Referee actions for Rabat
48'Ryan MicallefGoal
57'Keith GauciYellow Card
85'Chris VellaGoal
90'Neil FarrugiaYellow Card

28 November 2010

Birzebbuga Statistics

The next official match of the season for the Magpies is against Birzebbuga on Friday 3rd December 2010 at 6.00pm in Centenary stadium in Ta' Qali. For both teams this is their eighth official match in the Second Division league competition. After more than one week as a spectator, Rabat want to extend their winning strike.

Below are some history results and statistics.
Statistics from season 1997/1998 to date
Second Division; 09/10; Birzebbuga vs Rabat; 0-5; Christopher Schembri, Justin Felice (x2), Adam Smeir, Joseph Caruana
Second Division; 09/10; Rabat vs Birzebbuga; 0-3;
Anniversary Cup; 09/10; Birzebbuga vs Rabat; 1-1 (5-3 pen); Adam Smeir
Second Division; 07/08; Rabat vs Birzebbuga; 5-1; Emmanuel Muscat (x2), Christopher Schembri, Kayne Said, Jonathan Bezzina
Second Division; 07/08; Birzebbuga vs Rabat; 0-2; Jonathan Bezzina, Darren Galea
Second/Third Division Knock-Out; 07/08; Birzebbuga vs Rabat; 1-1; Clint Micallef
Second/Third Division Knock-Out; 06/07; Rabat vs Birzebbuga; 1-1 (aet, 3-4 pen); Kayne Said
Second Division; 06/07; Birzebbuga vs Rabat; 2-2; Keith Micallef, Joseph Caruana
Second Division; 06/07; Rabat vs Birzebbuga; 1-2; Jonathan Bezzina
Third Division; 05/06; Rabat vs Birzebbuga; 1-1; Adam Smeir

Overall Statisics
Rabat Birzebbuga
Wins 3 4
Draws 3 3
Losts 4 3

Recent matches played by Rabat (WLLWW)
Naxxar vs Rabat 0-1 (2nd Division League)
San Gwann vs Rabat 1-4 (2nd Division League)
Rabat vs Mgarr 0-1 (2nd Division League)
Zejtun vs Rabat 1-0 (2nd Division League)
Rabat vs Zebbug 2-0 (2nd Division League)

Recent matches played by Birzebbuga (WWLWW)
Birzebbuga vs San Gwann 3-0 (2nd Division League)
Mgarr vs Birzebbuga 1-2 (2nd Division League)
Birzebbuga vs Zejtun 0-1 (2nd Division League)
Zebbug vs Birzebbuga 0-3 (2nd Division League)
Birzebbuga vs St Patrick 1-0 (2nd Division League)

Apps = Season Appearances
S/C = Total Scored/Conceded
Y/R = Total Yellow/Red Cards
Name Apps S/C Y/R
Adam Smeir 10 2 (1 pen) 2/0
Christian Muscat 10 1 0
Dylan Falzon 10 0 3/1
Joseph Caruana 10 0 2/0
Justin Felice 10 12 2/0
William Borg 10 1 0
Yessous Camilleri 10 0 1/0
Christopher Schembri 9 0 2/0
Rio Micallef 8 0 1/0
Ivan Cassar 8 -4 0
David Azzopardi 8 1 0
Alan Zahra 6 1 0
Adrian Mifsud 6 0 1/0
Emmanuel Muscat 3 1 (1 pen) 0
Jonathan Azzopardi 3 -1 0
Ryan Micallef 3 0 0
Adam Wingfield 2 0 0
Shaun Gauci 2 0 0
Neil Caruana 2 0 0
Josef Tonna 2 0 0

Season Statistics (Official matches)
Total players utilized: 20
Total matches played: 10
Total goals scored: 20 (Average 2.00 goals scored per match)
Total goals conceded: 5 (Average 0.5 goals conceeded per match)
Own Goals (in favor): 1

Second Division Statistics (Official matches)
Total matches played: 7
Total goals scored: 15 (Average 2.14 goals scored per match)
Total goals conceded: 3 (Average 0.43 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.

21 November 2010

Naxxar vs Rabat 0-1

Competition: Second Division League
Match Date: Sunday, 21 November 2010
Kick-Off Time: 03:30 PM
Venue: Centenary Stadium, Ta' Qali




Starting Line-Ups
NaxxarRabat
3Jonathan Agius1Jonathan Azzopardi [GK]
5Kevin Fenech4Josef Tonna
6Victor Bellia [CAPT]5Joseph Caruana
7Glenn Magri6Yessous Camilleri
8Adrian Fenech7Justin Felice
9Gilbert Camilleri10Adam Smeir [CAPT]
10Darren Falzon11William Borg
16Mattia Del Negro13Dylan Falzon
17David Cauchi14Christian Muscat
19Andre Rocha Da Silva18Ryan Micallef
22Kevin Agius [GK]21David Azzoaprdi
Reserves
1Bjorn Attard [GK]2Neil Caruana
2Andrew Catania3Christian Schembri
4Kurt Farrugia9Adrian Mifsud
11Andrea Farrugia12Mario Bonello [GK]
14Chris Pace16Kevin Cassar
18Justin Zammit17Emmanuel Muscat
20Kurt Drago20Rio Micallef
Coach
Alex DeliaSilvio Vella

Naxxar Substitutions
52'Chris Pace (IN) - Andre Rocha Da Silva (OUT)
60'Justin Zammit (IN) - Glenn Magri (OUT)
85'Kurt Farrugia (IN) - Gilbert Camilleri (OUT)

Rabat Substitutions
60'Neil Caruana (IN) - Ryan Micallef (OUT)
90'Adrian Mifsud (IN) - Justin Felice (OUT)

Referee actions for Naxxar
21'David CauchiYellow Card
68'Adrian FenechRed Card
88'Kevin FenechYellow Card
90'?Yellow Card

Referee actions for Rabat
11'Dylan FalzonYellow Card
58'Dylan FalzonYellow Card
58'Dylan FalzonRed Card
80'Adam SmeirMissed Penalty
82'David AzzoaprdiGoal

CornersOffsides
Naxxar12
Rabat70

Match Report
0'The referee blows the first whistle for the start of the match
1'David Azzopardi takes a corner-kick but ball is high over Joseph Caruana
2'Andre Rocha Da Silva of Naxxar is fouled by William Borg
2'Naxxar take a direct free-kick, but shot is out of range
3'Adrian Fenech of Naxxar is fouled by Joseph Caruana
11'Dylan Falzon is shown the yellow card
15'William Borg takes a corner-kick. The goalkeeper of Naxxar Kevin Agius punches the ball out
18'Darren Falzon of Naxxar tries a personal shot, but ends up out of range
21'David Cauchi of Naxxar is shown the yellow card after holding David Azzopardi's shirt in a counter-attack
23'Darren Falzon of Naxxar tries a personal shot. Ball is saved by Jonathan Azzopardi
25'Ryan Micallef passes the ball to David Azzopardi. He sends a cross into the penalty area. Justin Felice heads the ball, but goalkeeper clears the ball for a corner-kick
32'Christian Muscat sends a dangerous cross into the penalty area. The goalkeeper of Naxxar Kevin Agius saves the ball in two attempts
37'Andre Rocha Da Silva is taken out to the side-lines on a stretcher to be cured
41'Adam sends a cross on the first pole from a free-kick. Justin Felice hits the ball with the back of his heels and hits the bar
43'Victor Bellia of Naxxar takes a corner-kick. Yessous Camilleri clears the ball with his head to avoid further danger
45'The referee blows the end of the first-half and sends everyone into the dressing room
45'The referee blows the whistle for the start of the second-half
48'Joseph Caruana tries a personal shot, but ends up completely out of range
49'Gilbert Camilleri of Naxxar sends a through ball into the penalty area. Jonathan Azzopardi reads well the situation and saves the ball
51'William Borg takes an excellent shot, which is turned into a corner-kick by the Naxxar goalkeeper Kevin Agius
52'Naxxar perform the first substitution of the match. Chris Pace enters instead of Andre Rocha Da Silva
55'Darren Falzon of Naxxar tries a personal shot which finishes inches away from range
58'Darren Falzon of Naxxar takes a free-kick. Jonathan Azzopardi saves an easy ball
58'Dylan Falzon is shown the second yellow card of the match, which results into a red card. He is sent for an early shower leaving the Rabat side with ten players
60'Silvio Vella makes a tactical substitution. Rabat perform their first substitution of the match. Neil Caruana enters instead of Ryan Micallef
60'Naxxar perform their second substitution of the match. Justin Zammit enters instead of Glenn Magri
62'Gilbert Camilleri of Naxxar tries a personal shot, but shot is central and weak and is easily saved by the goalkeeper Jonathan Azzopardi
68'Adrian Fenech of Naxxar is shown a direct red card after hard protests with the referee. The match is back again ten players agaisnt ten
71'Yessous Camilleri from the midfield send an excellent cross to Justin Felice. He tries a first timer shot, which finishes inches high over the bar
72'Kevin Fenech of Naxxar tries a personal shot. The ball is saved in two attempts by Rabat goalkeeper Jonathan Azzopardi
75'Naxxar perform a counter-attack. Jonathan Azzopardi makes an excellent save on Gilbert Camilleri while leaving him on the floor
75'Gilbert Camilleri is brought outside to be cured
77'Darren Falzon of Naxxar tries a personal shot but ends out of range
79'Adam Smeir enters into the penalty area, and is brought down. The referee had no other option than that of signalling a penalty
80'Adam Smeir takes charge of the penalty. He takes a good shot, but the goalkeeper of Naxxar Kevin Agius performs an excellent save to deny the advantage for Rabat
82'Adam Smeir sends an excellent through ball to David Azzopardi. David Azzopardi passes the ball between the feet of the Naxxar goalkeeper. The ball rolls slowly and gently into the back of the net for a possible decisive goal
85'Naxxar perform their third and last substitution of the match. Kurt Farrugia enters instead of Gilbert Camilleri
86'David Cauchi of Naxxar sends a through ball into the penalty area to Darren Falzon. The ball is a bit too long and ends up into a goal-kick
86'Justin Felice takes an excellent shot, but is excellently saved by the Naxxar goalkeeper Kevin Agius
88'Kevin Fenech of Naxxar is shown the yellow card after committing a foul on Adam Smeir
88'Yessous Camilleri takes a free-kick. He sends the ball near the corner-kick to David Azzopardi. He dribbles a player and takes a personal shot. The Naxxar goalkeeper makes an excellent save and turns the ball into a corner-kick
90'Rabat perform their second substitution of the match. Adrian Mifsud enters instead of Justin Felice
90'Adam Smeir dribbles a couple of players, and passes the ball to William Borg. He tries a personal shot but ends out of range
90'The referee blows the final whistle with a final score of one goal against nothing for the Magpies and with the Rabat goalkeeper Jonathan Azzopardi awarded the clean-sheet award
90'After the end of the match, the referee was forced to show another yellow card to a Naxxar player after continuous protests

16 November 2010

U17 Rabat vs Marsa 1-0

Competition: Under 17 League Section B
Match Date: Saturday, 06 November 2010
Kick-Off Time: 02:45 PM
Venue: Rabat Training Ground, Mtarfa




Rabat Starting Line-Up
1Mario Bonello [GK]
2Shaun Abela
4Etienne Scicluna
6Zachary Tanti
7Luke Cauchi
8Aidan Azzopardi
9Chris Vella
10Brandon Farrugia
13Christian Schembri
14Joseph Camilleri
15Kurt Muscat
Reserves
3Andy Camilleri
5Nicolai Caruana
11Nicolai Attard
16Brandon Azzopardi
17Nicolai Aquilina
18Jamie Bonavia
25Andrew Zammit [GK]

Rabat Substitutions
49'Nicolai Aquilina (IN) - Christian Schembri (OUT)
72'Andy Camilleri (IN) - Shaun Abela (OUT)

Referee actions for Rabat
62'Chris VellaGoal

U17 Tarxien vs Rabat 0-2

Competition: Under 17 League Section B
Match Date: Saturday, 23 October 2010
Kick-Off Time: 01:00 PM
Venue: Luxol Stadium, Pembroke

Rabat Starting Line-Up
3Andy Camilleri
4Etienne Scicluna
6Zachary Tanti
7Luke Cauchi
8Aidan Azzopardi
9Chris Vella
10Brandon Farrugia
14Joseph Camilleri
15Kurt Muscat
18Jamie Bonavia
22Mario Bonello [GK]
Reserves
2Kurt Grech
5Nicolai Caruana
11Ryan Buhagiar
13Christian Schembri
16Brandon Azzopardi
17Nicolai Aquilina
25Andrew Zammit [GK]

Rabat Substitutions
41'Christian Schembri (IN) - Jamie Bonavia (OUT)
66'Nicolai Aquilina (IN) - Aidan Azzopardi (OUT)
77'Andrew Zammit (IN) - Mario Bonello (OUT)

Referee actions for Rabat
58'Chris VellaGoal (Penalty)
76'Brandon FarrugiaGoal

U17 Rabat vs Marsaxlokk 8-2

Competition: Under 17 League Section B
Match Date: Saturday, 09 October 2010
Kick-Off Time: 01:00 PM
Venue: Rabat Training Ground, Mtarfa

Rabat Starting Line-Up
2Shaun Abela
4Etienne Scicluna
6Zachary Tanti
7Luke Cauchi
8Aidan Azzopardi
9Chris Vella
10Brandon Farrugia
14Joseph Camilleri
15Kurt Muscat
18Jamie Bonavia
22Mario Bonello [GK]
Reserves
1Andrew Zammit [GK]
3Andy Camilleri
5Nicolai Caruana
11Nicolai Attard
13Christian Schembri
16Luke Chircop
17Kurt Grech

Rabat Substitutions
41'Andrew Zammit (IN) - Mario Bonello (OUT)
60'Andy Camilleri (IN) - Shaun Abela (OUT)
62'Nicolai Attard (IN) - Jamie Bonavia (OUT)
67'Nicolai Caruana (IN) - Joseph Camilleri (OUT)
74'Kurt Grech (IN) - Chris Vella (OUT)

Referee actions for Rabat
3'Jamie BonaviaYellow Card
5'Jamie BonaviaGoal
8'Aidan AzzopardiGoal
13'Aidan AzzopardiGoal
18'Chris VellaGoal (Penalty)
41'Chris VellaGoal
50'Kurt MuscatGoal
61'Aidan AzzopardiGoal
71'Luke CauchiGoal

U19 Pembroke vs Rabat 1-2

Competition: Under 19 League Section C
Match Date: Saturday, 30 October 2010
Kick-Off Time: 04:00 PM
Venue: Melita Stadium, Pembroke

Rabat Starting Line-Up
2Kurt Debono
3Tyrone Bugeja
4Stefan Cortis
5Shaun Gauci
6Kurt Muscat
8Neil Farrugia
9Roderick Vassallo
10Ryan Micallef
11Darren Borg
18Sacha Cortis
23Darryl Vella [GK]
Reserves
7Keith Gauci
13Karl Micallef
14Wayne Borg
15Leigh Pisani
16Zachary Tanti
17Luke Cauchi
19Chris Vella

Rabat Substitutions
46'Wayne Borg (IN) - Sacha Cortis (OUT)
69'Keith Gauci (IN) - Roderick Vassallo (OUT)
88'Karl Micallef (IN) - Ryan Micallef (OUT)

Referee actions for Rabat
19'Sacha CortisYellow Card
53'Tyrone BugejaYellow Card
90'Darren BorgRed Card
?'Ryan MicallefGoal
?'Wayne BorgGoal

14 November 2010

Naxxar Statistics

The next official match of the season for the Magpies is against Naxxar on Sunday 21st November 2010 at 3.30pm in Centenary stadium in Ta' Qali. For both teams this is their seventh official match in the Second Division league competition. After returning back to the winning way, Rabat want to continue on the same path.

Below are some history results and statistics.
Statistics from season 1997/1998 to date
Second Division; 07/08; Naxxar vs Rabat; 0-2; Adam Smeir, Christopher Schembri
Second Division; 07/08; Rabat vs Naxxar; 2-0; Jonathan Bezzina, Alan Zahra
First Division; 03/04; Naxxar vs Rabat; 3-1; Engoya Ulrich
First Division; 03/04; Rabat vs Naxxar; 3-3; Emmanuel Muscat, Jonathan Bezzina, Christian Muscat
First Division; 02/03; Naxxar vs Rabat; 3-2; Engoya Ulrich (x2)
First Division; 02/03; Rabat vs Naxxar; 0-2;
Premier League; 00/01; Rabat vs Naxxar; 1-4; Joe Galea
Premier League; 00/01; Naxxar vs Rabat; 3-3; Clint Micallef, Roderick Asciak, William Borg
Premier League; 00/01; Naxxar vs Rabat; 1-3; Michael Micallef (x2), Roderick Asciak
Premier League; 00/01; Rabat vs Naxxar; 2-0; Engoya Ulrich, Ziya Yildiz
Premier League; 99/00; Rabat vs Naxxar; 3-2; Roderick Asciak, Michael Micallef, William Borg
Premier League; 99/00; Naxxar vs Rabat; 3-3; Cedric Caruana (x2), Michael Micallef
Premier League; 99/00; Naxxar vs Rabat; 2-3; Cedric Caruana, Adrian Mifsud, William Borg
Premier League; 99/00; Rabat vs Naxxar; 2-3; Joseph Craig Schembri, William Borg
Premier League; 98/99; Rabat vs Naxxar; 2-0; Michael Micallef (x2)
Premier League; 98/99; Naxxar vs Rabat; 1-2; Michael Micallef (x2)
Premier League; 98/99; Rabat vs Naxxar; 0-3;

Overall Statisics
Rabat Naxxar
Wins 8 6
Draws 3 3
Losts 6 8

Recent matches played by Rabat (WWLLW)
San Gwann vs Rabat 1-4 (2nd Division League)
Rabat vs Mgarr 0-1 (2nd Division League)
Zejtun vs Rabat 1-0 (2nd Division League)
Rabat vs Zebbug 2-0 (2nd Division League)
St Patrick vs Rabat 0-4 (2nd Division League)

Recent matches played by Naxxar (WWLWW)
Senglea vs Naxxar 2-3 (2nd Division League)
Naxxar vs San Gwann 4-0 (2nd Division League)
Gzira vs Naxxar 3-2 (2nd Division League)
Naxxar vs Mgarr 3-2 (2nd Division League)
Mellieha vs Naxxar 0-1 (2nd Division League)

Facts
In this match we will see the two teams that scored most goals so far. Rabat scored a total of 14 while Naxxar scored a total of 13.
Justin Felice is two goals away from reaching his last years record, that is of scoring twelve goals in the second division league. Till now he scored a total of ten goals in the second division league.

Apps = Season Appearances
S/C = Total Scored/Conceded
Y/R = Total Yellow/Red Cards
Name Apps S/C Y/R
Adam Smeir 9 2 (1pen) 2/0
Christian Muscat 9 1 0
Christopher Schembri 9 0 1/0
Dylan Falzon 9 0 1/0
Joseph Caruana 9 0 2/0
Justin Felice 9 12 2/0
William Borg 9 1 0
Yessous Camilleri 9 0 2/0
Rio Micallef 8 0 1/0
Ivan Cassar 8 [4] 0
David Azzopardi 7 0 0
Alan Zahra 6 1 0
Adrian Mifsud 5 0 1/0
Emmanuel Muscat 3 1 (1 pen) 0
Adam Wingfield 2 0 0
Shaun Gauci 2 0 0
Jonathan Azzopardi 2 [1] 0
Ryan Micallef 2 0 0
Neil Caruana 1 0 0
Josef Tonna 1 0 0

Season Statistics (Official matches)
Total players utilized: 20
Total matches played: 9
Total goals scored: 19 (Average 2.11 goals scored per match)
Total goals conceded: 5 (Average 0.56 goals conceeded per match)
Own Goals (in favor): 1

Second Division Statistics (Official matches)
Total matches played: 6
Total goals scored: 14 (Average 2.33 goals scored per match)
Total goals conceded: 3 (Average 0.50 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.

13 November 2010

San Gwann vs Rabat 1-4

Competition: Second Division League
Match Date: Saturday, 13 November 2010
Kick-Off Time: 03:30 PM
Venue: Centenary Stadium, Ta' Qali




Starting Line-Ups
San GwannRabat
2Keith Vella4Josef Tonna
3Marco Mercieca5Joseph Caruana
4Stefano Grima6Yessous Camilleri
5Mauro Busuttil7Justin Felice
6Mario Caruana10Adam Smeir [CAPT]
7Shaun Vella11William Borg
8Gomez Dabo Malomini13Dylan Falzon
9Joseph Chidi14Christian Muscat
10Alan Borg18Ryan Micallef
11Christian Cacciatollo21David Azzoaprdi
12Christian Francila [GK]25Ivan Cassar [GK]
Reserves
1Mark Vella [GK]1Jonathan Azzopardi [GK]
13Glen Agius3Christian Schembri
14Peter Xuereb9Adrian Mifsud
15Lee Galea16Kevin Cassar
16Dylan Micallef17Emmanuel Muscat
17Matthew Fenech19Shaun Gauci
18Andy Mangion20Rio Micallef
Coach
Joseph BrincatSilvio Vella

San Gwann Substitutions
63'Peter Xuereb (IN) - Gomez Dabo Malomini (OUT)
71'Andy Mangion (IN) - Stefano Grima (OUT)
82'Dylan Micallef (IN) - Mauro Busuttil (OUT)

Rabat Substitutions
10'Jonathan Azzopardi (IN) - Ivan Cassar (OUT)
66'Christian Schembri (IN) - Adam Smeir (OUT)
71'Adrian Mifsud (IN) - Ryan Micallef (OUT)

Referee actions for San Gwann
34'Alan BorgYellow Card
63'Keith VellaYellow Card
79'Mauro BusuttilGoal

Referee actions for Rabat
17'Adam SmeirYellow Card
30'Justin FeliceGoal
45'Justin FeliceGoal
50'Justin FeliceGoal
65'Justin FeliceGoal

CornersOffsides
San Gwann42
Rabat42

Match Report
0'The referee signals the first whistle for the start of the match
2'Gomez Dabo Malomini of San Gwann commits a foul on Christian Muscat
6'San Gwann player Christian Cacciatollo tries a personal shot but ends up inches high over the bar
7'Rabat goalkeeper Ivan Cassar saves the ball and is fouled by Gomez Dabo Malomini
7'After the foul, Ivan Cassar remains on the floor and medical assistants need to come for a check-up
10'Rabat are forced to make an early substitution. Goalkeeper Ivan Cassar is substituted by Jonathan Azzopardi
17'Adam Smeir is shown the yellow card
18'San Gwann clear partial danger after a cross send from a corner-kick. In the same action, another cross is send into the penalty area. Yessous Camilleri heads an excellent ball, which is turned into another corner-kick after a good save by San Gwann goalkeeper Christian Francila
22'Ryan Micallef from an angled position tries a personal shot, but it ends up wide
28'David Azzopardi attempts to send a cross to Adam Smeir. Cross is saved by San Gwann goalkeeper Christian Francila.
30'Rabat perform a good counter attack. Ryan Micallef gives an excellent through ball from a first timer pass to Justin Felice. This pass left San Gwann defense starring, with Justin Felice alone infront of the goalkeeper. Justin Felice sends the ball into the back of the net for the first goal of the match
33'From the heart of the defense, Yessous Camilleri comes out with the ball who sends a good ball to David Azzopardi. He makes a good run along the wing and attempts a cross into the penalty area. The cross is not one of his best and is easily saved by the goalkeeper
34'Alan Borg of San Gwann is shown a yellow card for a voluntarily hands-ball
41'David Azzopardi sends an excellent high cross over San Gwann defense to Ryan Micallef. He does not manage to control the ball, and the goalkeeper reads and controls well the situation
45'David Azzopardi sends another cross, but this time to Justin Felice. He controls the ball, but does not manage to conclude since the defenders manage to clear the ball
45'Late in the first-half injury time, Adam Smeir sends an excellent and perfect through ball to Justin Felice. For the second time, the San Gwann defense remained starring, and Justin Felice scored his second personal goal and the second goal of the match
46'Christian Cacciattolo of San Gwann tries to reduce the score by a personal shot, but it ends up high over the bar
50'David Azzopardi performs an excellent counter attack on the left-wing. He sends a low cross over the second post. Ryan Micallef and Justin Felice are readily available to conclude the ball into the back of the net from an easy position. Justin Felice concludes the ball for his third personal goal and the third goal of the match
59'From the back, a long shot is send to Ryan Micallef. He tries a personal shot, but it is weak and is easily saved by the goalkeeper
62'Ryan Micallef pases the ball to Adam Smeir with his head. Adam Smeir sends a cross into the penalty area to Justin Felice. The ball is a bit too high and he does not manage to reach the ball
62'Adam Smeir tries a personal shot from an angled position, but ball is easily saved by the goalkeeper
63'Keith Vella of San Gwann is shown the yellow card
63'San Gwann perform their first substitution of the match. Peter Xuereb enters instead of Gomez Dabo Malomini
65'David Azzopardi performs another excellent counter attack on the left wing. He send a cross into the penalty area. Justin Felice concludes the ball with a weak shot. San Gwann goalkeeper makes a partial save. Justin Felice takes again possesion of the ball, dribbles past the goalkeeper and scores his fouth personal goal and fourth goal of the match
66'Silvio Vella decides for a cautious move. Rabat perform their second substitution of the match. Christopher Schembri enters instead of Adam Smeir. The role of a captain is passed to Josef Tonna
68'Shaun Vella of San Gwann concludes the ball, but shot ends up on Yessous Cammilleri which turns up into a corner-kick
68'From the corner-kick taken by San Gwann, Rabat goalkeeper Jonathan Azzopardi punches the ball to avoid partial danger. From the clearance, San Gwann send another cross into the penalty area. Jonathan Azzopardi performs an excellent save by extending the cross into a corner-kick
71'Rabat take up a short corner-kick. David Azzopardi passes the ball to Christopher Schembri. He returns back the ball with his heels. David Azzopardi tries a personal shot from an angled position, but shot is wide of target
71'San Gwann perform their second substitution of the match. Andy Mangion enters instead of Stefano Grima
71'Rabat perform their third and last substitution of the match. Veteran striker Adrian Mfisud enters instead of Ryan Micallef
72'Justin Felice attempts another shot for glory, but ends away from target
74'Justin Felice sends a good high pass to Adrian Mifsud. He does not manage to control well the ball, and San Gwann goalkeeper saves the ball
75'Shaun Vella of San Gwann tries to score a consolation goal, but shot ends up high over the bar
79'San Gwann sends a cross from the right-side to the left-side of the pitch. Josef Tonna does not manage to clear the cross. Mauro Busuttil controls the ball and shoots the ball into the back of the net for a consolation goal.
81'San Gwann player Joseph Chidi sends a shot/cross into the penalty area. Jonathan Azzopardi saves the ball in two attemtps
81'San Gwann perform their third and last substitution of the match. Dylan Micallef enters instead of Mauro Busuttil
82'Joseph Caruana tries a shot on goal from distance. Shot ends up away from target
84'Fresh player Dylan Micallef of San Gwann concludes the ball but shot is controlled by Jonathan Azzopardi
90'Shaun Vella of San Gwann sends a cross into the penalty area. Jonathan Azzoaprdi controls the situation
90'Referee blows the final whistle of the match. The final score is four goals against one. Well-done for Justin Felice for his four personal goals in this match, and wishing a quick recovery to Rabat goalkeeper Ivan Cassar