Qormi and Floriana share the spoils as Birkirkara defeat Marsaxlokk

Floriana pressed early on, but Qormi managed to take the lead on the 25^th minute. Luke Sciberras’s cross was intercepted by former Floriana striker Daniel Nwoke. Nwoke’s shot was then deflected into the net by Qormi’s defender.

In the second half, Floriana pressed for a equaliser, and it finally arrived on the 69^th minute.

Tyrone Farrugia beat goalkeeper Matthew Farrugia with a great header after receiving a cross from the right.

Qormi were very close to taking the lead on the 78^th minute, but Daniel Nwoke’s shot hit the woodwork.

In the other match, Birkirkara returned to winning ways as they gave Marsaxlokk their fourth defeat in six matches with a 2-1 victory.

As the first half remained goalless, Birkirkara took the managed to take the lead on the 58^th minute.

A direct freekick by Rodrigo Pereira left no chance for goalkeeper Christian Cassar.

Birkirkara doubled the score on the 71^st minute with some class. Following a cross from Leighton Grech, Moises Avila Perez’s over-head kick beat the Qormi goalkeeper.

In added time, Marsaxlokk managed to score a consolation goal. Substitute Dylan Kokavessis’ rising shot beat goalkeeper Jorge Mora.