Here is the OFFICIAL starting line-up for both teams in the 360 Sports Malta Premier – Top 4 semi-final chosen by Floriana coach Darren Abdilla and Hamrun Sartans coach Winston Muscat :
Floriana Starting XI
GK:45 Mafoumbi Christoffer Henri,
El Hasni Oualid, Grech Jake, Vella Dunstan, Becerra Portocarrero Jork Eblin, Spiteri Owen, Gamarra Gonzalo Julian, Sasere Franklin, Kouro Alexandros, Garzia Aleandro, Gomes Junior Jose Fernandinho
Ħamrun Spartans Starting XI
GK: Henry Bonello
Steve Borg, Sven Xerri, Ryan Camenzuli, Ognjen Bjelicic
Roko Prša , Jovan Cadenovic , Joseph Mbong, Redon Mihana Domingos Ederson Bruno, Raphael Lopes Silva
- 1′ – 39-year-old referee Fyodor Zammit blows the whistle and the match is underway, with Ħamrun Spartans kicking off.
- 3′ – Floriana launch an early attack through Fernandinho.
- 8′ – Ħamrun Spartans midfielder Redon Mihana takes a shot, but Floriana goalkeeper Christoffer Mafoumbi makes the save.
- 14′ – Yellow card for simulation shown to Fernandinho (Floriana).
- 16′ – Fernandinho gets another opportunity, but his shot flies high over the bar.
- 18′ – Redon Mihana tries his luck for Ħamrun, but his shot drifts wide to the right of Mafoumbi’s goal.
- 19′ – Sven Scerri (Ħamrun) is booked for a foul on Fernandinho.
- 23′ – Ħamrun Spartans threaten with a cross from Rafael Lopes aimed at Ederson, but Floriana goalkeeper Mafoumbi intercepts it just in time to prevent a tap-in.
- 39′ – Floriana push forward as Kourou sends in a cross to Sasere, but Ħamrun’s Steve Borg clears the ball for a corner.
- 40′ – From the resulting corner, Ħamrun goalkeeper Henry Bonello punches the ball out of the box. Kourou takes the rebound shot, but it sails over the bar.
- 42′ – Ħamrun earn a corner of their own. The ball is delivered into the box, but Floriana goalkeeper Mafoumbi punches it clear to safety.
- 45‘- 1 Minute of injury time
- 45+1– referee Fyodor Zammit blows the half-time whistle
- 45′ – Floriana kick off the second half.
- 47′ – Aleandro Garzia delivers a cross to Sasere, but Ħamrun goalkeeper Henry Bonello confidently punches the ball away.
- 50′ – Ħamrun win the first corner of the half. The delivery is cleared by Floriana forward Franklin Sasere, who drops back to assist in defence.
- 53′ – Ryan Camenzuli delivers a dangerous cross from the left. Rafael Lopes connects with a header that goes just wide — a close call for the Floriana defence.
- 55′ – Fernandinho tries his luck from distance, but the shot is weak and rolls wide of Bonello’s right post.
- 56′ – Rafael Lopes controls the ball well in the final third and threads a pass through to Joseph Mbong, but his effort lacks power and is easily gathered by Mafoumbi.
- 58′ – Another cross from Camenzuli causes problems, and Floriana defender Gonzalo Gamarra plays it safe by clearing for a corner.
- 64′ – Mbong darts dangerously into the Floriana penalty area after a sharp pass from Lopes Silva, but Aleandro Garzia steps in with a well-timed block to avert the danger.
- 67′ – Fernandinho receives a good pass from Dunstan Vella but sends his shot high over the bar, failing to trouble Bonello.
- 71′ – Floriana press forward as Garzia whips in a cross towards Sasere. Under pressure, Sasere manages a header but can’t generate enough power to trouble the keeper.
- 72′ – Floriana’s Jork Becerra takes a shot from the edge of the area, but Bonello makes a routine save.
- 74′ – Ħamrun make their first substitution as Sven Scerri is brought off Menacho goes in.
- 75′ – Camenzuli delivers another cross from the flank, but Floriana’s defence reacts well and clears the danger.
- 80′– Cross by Garcia deflected in a corner
- 81′– Jake Grech’s corner cleared by Hamrun Defence
- 82‘- Barbosa in for Mihana, visibly tired
- 86– Barbosa dangerously in the penalty area with a through ball by Prsa to Barbosa, however, Mafoumbi saves in time before he shoots at goal
- 90– 3 minutes of injury time given by referee Zammit
- 90+2′ – Ħamrun’s Rafael Lopes Silva takes a shot from the edge of the area, but the effort is tame and comfortably gathered by Floriana goalkeeper Christoffer Mafoumbi.
- 90+4′ – Aleandro Garzia is substituted, with Zachary Scerri coming on for Floriana.
90+4′ – Jork Becerra replaced by Guy Serge Cedric Yameogo.
90+6′ – Referee Fyodor Zammit blows the final whistle. The match heads into extra time, with penalties to follow if necessary.
First half of extra time starts
- 96′ – Ħamrun Spartans defender Steve Borg goes to ground and signals for treatment, showing signs of discomfort and requiring a substitution.
- 98′ – Ħamrun respond with a double change: Emerson Marcelina comes on to replace the injured Borg, while Daniel Letherby also enters the fray to bring fresh energy.
- 99′ – Floriana threaten as Gonzalo Gamarra bursts into the Ħamrun penalty area, but Marcelina, recently introduced, executes a crucial and well-timed tackle to avert the danger.
- 99′ – Moments later, Ħamrun’s Menacho unleashes a shot from close range, forcing Floriana goalkeeper Christoffer Mafoumbi into a sharp punch to keep the score level.
- 100′ – Floriana make an attacking switch, bringing on striker Elvis Mashike in place of Dunstan Vella.
- 104′ – Roko Prša delivers a free kick into the box for Ħamrun, but Jovan Cadenovic’s header drifts well wide of the target.
- 105′ – One minute of additional time is signalled. The match remains goalless as both sides continue to cancel each other out.
- Half-Time in Extra Time – The first 15 minutes of extra time end without a breakthrough. Players on both sides look visibly tired but remain tactically disciplined in a match where fine margins continue to define the contest.
Second Half of extra-time starts
- 106′ – Ħamrun’s Talison Barbosa powers a shot toward goal, but it’s lacking precision and sails off target.
- 110′ – The Spartans swing in a dangerous cross into the Floriana penalty area, but goalkeeper Christoffer Mafoumbi rises well and punches the ball clear under pressure.
- 113′ – Ħamrun make another substitution as Roko Prša is replaced by Mihael Klepac.
- 114′ – Ħamrun earn a corner, but the delivery is confidently dealt with and cleared by the Floriana defence.
- 116′ – Floriana’s Fernandinho goes down suffering from cramps and appears to be in visible pain. Several players on both sides are showing signs of fatigue after an intense 116 minutes.
- 118′ – After receiving treatment, Fernandinho returns to the field as the match edges closer to a penalty shootout.
- 119′ – Floriana striker Franklin Sasere is now also seen limping, adding to the growing list of fatigued players as both sides battle through the closing minutes of extra time.
- 120′ – One additional minute is signalled by the fourth official.
- 120+1′ – Referee Fyodor Zammit blows the final whistle. After 120 goalless minutes, the 360 Sports Malta Premier – Top 4 semi-final between Ħamrun Spartans and Floriana will be decided by a penalty shootout.
Penalties
Floriana Go first Fernandinho – 1-0 Goal
Hamrun with Emerson Marcelina – 1-1 Goal
Elvis Mashike for Floriana – Saved by Bonello 1-1
Cadenovic for Hamrun- Goal – 1-2
Gamarra for Floriana – Saved by Bonello 1-2
Mbong for Hamrun – Goal -1-3
Grech for Floriana he has to score – Goal 2-3
Lopes for Hamrun to seal it – Goal 2-4
Ħamrun Spartans triumphed in the penalty shootout, sparking scenes of jubilation among their supporters as they celebrated a dramatic victory under the Ta’ Qali lights.
