U*BET FA Trophy: Floriana put six past Luqa
Holders Floriana showed they are one of the teams to beat in the U*BET FA Trophy as they thrashed Second Division side Luqa St. Andrews 6-1.
It did not take long for Floriana to go ahead as in the fourth minute, Eric Akoto headed the ball in past goalkeeper Paul Psaila.
Floriana doubled their lead on the 15th minute when Ryan Darmanin served Onome Sodje who then placed the ball at the back of the net.
The third goal arrived for Floriana on the 66th minute when Ryan Darmanin headed the ball in.
Ryan Darmanin made it 4-0 when he scored his second goal thanks to another fantastic header on the 71st minute.
Five minutes later, Floriana put the match practically out of reach for Luqa when Andre Grabowski scored after receiving a cross from John Mintoff.
On the 89th minute, Floriana scored the sixth goal of the match when Clyde Borg had his powerful shot from out side the area beat goalkeeper Paul Psaila.
Luqa managed to get on the score sheet when Lawrence Vella's shot beat goalkeeper Jurgen Borg.
In other matches:
First Division side Pieta Hotspurs defeated Premier League side 3-0.
Birkirkara put in a great performance by defeating Vittoriosa Stars 4-0.
Sliema Wanderers had to work hard to defeat Mqabba 4-2.
Mosta scored late in the second half to defear Second Division side Msida St. Joseph 1-0.
Valletta defeated St. Patrick 2-0 with two goals in the first half.
Lija Athletic brushed aside Gozitan side Victoria Hotspurs 6-0 at the Luxol Stadium.
And finally, Xewkija Tigers were the only Gozitan team to qualify for the fourth round by defeating Second Division side Senglea Athletic 3-0 at the Gozo Stadium.