Tarxien put six past Rabat

After their defeat against Vittoriosa last weekend Tarxien are happy to be back to winning ways while Rabat continue their dismal season with another defeat.

Tarxien immediately showed their dominance as they took the lead ten minutes into the match. Off a brilliant cross by Luca Martinelli was easily headed in goal by William Barbosa.

Tarxien were up by two goals on the 30th minute. Luca Martinelli had his cross partially saved by goalkeeper Andrew Zammit and from close range Karl Pulo easily scored.

Jorge Santos Silva was next to score for Tarxien just six minutes later. His shot from just outside the area left no chance for Rabat's goalkeeper.

In the second half, Rabat lost a great chance to get back into the match. Manuel Caruana brought Malcolm Licari down inside the area and Rabat were awarded a penalty. From the penalty spot Dani Pelaez failed to score when goalkeeper Nicky Vella blocked his shot.

Rabat managed to reduce Tarxien's lead on the 61st minute. Off a cross by Diego Carrillo, Malcolm Licari easily scored with a great header.

Tarxien regained their three goal lead on the 71st minute when Jorge Santols silva beat goalkeeper Andrew Zammit with his shot to make the score 4-1.

Rabat immediately replied when they scored just one minute later. An angled shot by Ryan Micallef left no chance for Tarxien's goalkeeper Nicky Vella.

Tarxien replied with another goal on the 77th minute. Karl Pulo's shot beat Zammit to make the score 5-2.

Karl Pulo completed a hat-trick and sealed all three points for his team on the 82nd minute. A brilliant run by Pulo took him past David Azzopardi and Dylon Falzon to then finally beat Zammit with his shot from the right.

RABAT AJAX Andrew Zammit, Shaun Gauci, David Azzopardi, Dylan Falzon, Ivan Carapic, Joseph Caruana, Jonathan Bajada (31′ Wayne Borg), Daniel Peleaz Bellido (72′ Patrick Borg), Malcolm Licari, Ryan Micallef (84′ Chris Vella), Diego Carrillo Pendas.
Subs not used: Tyler Grech, Zachary Tanti, Sacha Cortis, Kurt Muscat
Coach: Steve D'Amato

TARXIEN RAINBOWS Nicky Vella, Carlo Mamo, Manuel Caruana (83′ Miguel Ciantar), Fernando Lopes Alcantara, Luca Martinelli, Ronaille Calheira Seara (67′ Marko Potezica), William Barbosa, Ryan Sammut, Carlos Menendez Hevia (87′ Nigel Vella), Karl Pulo, Jorge Santos Silva.
Subs not used: Anthony Curmi, Steve Sadowski, Andrew Agius, Steve Bonnici.
Coach: Clive Mizzi

Referee: Fyodor Zammit
Assistant Referees: Ingmar Spiteri, Sammy Attard
Additional Assistant Referees: Paul Caruana, Sandro Spiteri
Fourth Official: Albert Borg Cardona
Yellow Cards: Diego Carrillo, Menendez Hevia, Falzon
Scorers: 10' William Barbosa (T), 30' Karl Pulo (T), 36' Jorge Santos Silva (T), 61' Malcolm Liari (R, 71' Jorge Santos Silva (T), 72' Ryan Micallef (R, 77' Karl Pulo (T), 82' Karl Pulo (T)
BOV Player of the Match: Jorge Santos Silva