Match
Report:
After last week's display we awaited a better
result from today's match. Though the performance was quite good,
the result could have been better. Lady luck wasn't on our side
and our forwards could not break Munxar's stubborn defence lead
by veteran Chris Debrincat. Munxar obtained what they wanted from
this match. The Falcons played for a draw to mark their return to
the Division II.
Just after kick off, Umoru entered the area and lobbed the keeper
but to Curmi's relief the ball hit the foot of the upright post.
Unfortunately none of our forwards could convert the rebound. Few
minutes later a Stephen Orlando's shoot ended inches wide. The Falcons
started to share more play and in the 10th minute a shot by Joseph
Mizzi was well saved by goalie Kenny Grima. On the 25th minute he
collected with ease a free kick by Chris Debrincat. On the stroke
of halftime Umoru entered the area but concluded into the side netting.
After restart, our lads tried to win the game. On the 51st minute
Francesco Cini’s shot was blocked by the defence and from
the rebound Umoru’s attempt was deflected on the crossbar
by goalie Daniel Curmi. Munxar replied with a direct corner kick
by Josmar Farrugia which was punched over with difficulty by goalie
Grima. In the 56th minute Munxar’s goalie saved well a shot
by Orlando Atzori. Until the end play took place mainly in the midfield
and the two goalkeepers were not called to make difficult saves.
Match
photos (courtesy
of Mr Philip Cassar):
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