Tarxien put seven past Rabat

Tarxien managed to take the lead after only eight minutes of play when they were awarded a penalty. David Azzopardi brought William Barbosa down inside the area to have the referee immediately point to the penalty spot.

Demba Toure easily beat goalkeeper Jonathan Azzopardi from the penalty spot.

Tarxien doubled their lead on the 16th minute. Jorge Santos Silva made his way into Rabat’s box to easily beat goalkeeper Jonathan Azzopardi with his shot.

On the 22nd minute, Taxien made it 3-0. Jorge Santos Silva placed a perfect cross into the area to have Steve Bonnici score with a brilliant header.

William Barbosa scored the fourth goal for Tarxien on the 28th minute when he unleashed a powerful shot that left no chance for Rabat’s goalkeeper.

Six minutes before the first half ended, William Barbosa served Demba Toure who then had his low shot beat Azzopardi to make the score 5-0.

Tarxien were not satisfied and they made it 6-0 on the 42nd minute. Off a cross by Carlo Mamo, Karl Pulo beat Rabat’s goalkeeper with his shot.

Three minutes into the second half, Tarxien made the score 7-0. Off a corner by Karl Pulo, Daniel Mariano Bueno scored from close range.

On the 70th minute Rabat finally managed to find the back of the net. Off a cross by Aidan Azzopardi, Diego Carrillo controlled the ball to then beat goalkeeper Nicky Vella with his shot.

TARXIEN RAINBOWS Nicky Vella, Carlo Mamo, Luca Martinelli, Demba Toure (51′ Nigel Vella I), William Barbosa, Carlos Menendez Hevia, Daniel Mariano Bueno, Karl Pulo, Josef Mifsud (46′ Steve Sadowski), Steve Bonnici, Jorge Santos Silva (51′ Nigel Vella II).

Subs not used: Anthony Curmi, Fernando Lopez Alcantara, Miguel Ciantar, Ryan Sammut.

Coach: Clive Mizzi

RABAT AJAX Jonathan Azzopardi, Shaun Gauci, David Azzopardi, Ivan Carapic, Zachary Tanti, Patrick Borg, Jonathan Bajada (21′ Aidan Azzopardi), Joseph Caruana, Ryan Micallef (60′ Sorin Oproiescu), Malcolm Licari, Diego Carrillo Pendas.

Subs not used: Pavle Velimirovic, Chris Vella, Jamie Muscat, Etienne Scicluna, Stefan Cortis.

Coach: Steve D’Amato

Referee: Alan Mario Sant

Assistant Referees: Alan Camilleri, Albert Borg Cardona

Fourth Official: Philip Farrugia

Yellow Cards: D. Azzopardi, Jorge Santos

Scorers: 8′ Demba Toure pen, 16′ Jorge Santos Silva, 22′ Steve Bonnici, 28′ William Barbosa, 39′ Demba Toure, 42′ Karl Pulo, 48′ Daniel Mariano Bueno, 70′ Diego Carrillo

BOV Player of the Match: William Barbosa