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Stadium : Stadio Silvio Piola, Novara                                     Attandance : 100
Weather : +20 C, sunny
Referee : Buonanno
Linesman 1 : Iodice
Linesman 2 : Anders
Goals : 0-1 E. Hammoud 36′, 1-1 J. Camillieri 73′, 1-2 E. Hammoud 77′, 1-3 E. Hammami
Yellow Cards : A. Tramboo (Gozo) - D.Mezli, S. Giordano, E. Hammoud (Provence)
Red Cards : R. Buttigieg (Gozo)

Opening match beteween Gozo and Provence began with attacks from the Gozo side. M. Camillieri tried to surprise Provence’s goalkeeper but without succes. A few minutes later M. Stojanovic had a good chance to score but missed slightly. After first quarter Provence took control over the midfield and started creating more chances. In 36th minute came opener for Provence from E. Hammoud. He was also close to double the score but Gozo’s goalkeeper made a good save. A bit later M. Lopes shot next to goalpost. Just for the half-time M. Camillieri had a great opportunity to equalize but missed from five meters. In the second-half Gozo strived for an equalizer and after missing few chances they finally succeeded to cancel out the Provence’s leading. The equalizer came from  J. Camillieri. Gozo’s equalizer irritated Provence and just four minutes later M. Hammoud scored his second goal.
Crucial moment for the match was red card for Gozo forward R. Buttigieg. In the last quarter both teams created some opportunities. In additional time E. Hammami scored the third goal for Provence.

Note (NFB) of the match :

Line ups :GOZO : P. Galea - M. Azzopardi (90′ J. Vella), D. Feruggia, M. Buttigieg, A. Tramboo, B. Njoku, M. Camilleri,  M. Stojanovic, E. Vella (68′ B. Meilak), J. Cefaj, J. Camillieri (76′ R. Buttigieg)

PROVENCE : G. Ostacchini - F. Balegh, O. Naffati, D. Zeroual,  S. Giordano (84′ M. Menza), B. Bennattar, E. Hammoud, V. Fabri,  M. Lopez (46′ Y. Blais, 77′ E. Hammami), D. Mezli, J. Fiala

Text : Grzegorz SZOPA, Media Officer NFB