Late goal gives ten-man Sliema victory

Sliema immediately went on the attack when Jean Pierre Mifsud had a attempt on goal, but goalkeeper Reuben Gauci blocked his effort.

Sliema continued to press for the opening goal, but on the other side of the pitch Terrence Vella had his effort from close range thwarted by Sliema goalkeeper Henry Bonello.

The match for Sliema was made more difficult when Beppe Muscat received a second yellow card and was sent off.

As both sides continued to have numerous chances on goal in the second half, it was Sliema who took the points with their late winner.

On the 90^th minute, off a Daniel Mitev cross, Jeremia Ani headed the ball past goalkeeper Reuben Gauci to give his team victory.

Alan Tabone was voted BOV Player of the Match.

SLIEMA WANDERERS Henry Bonello, Josef Mifsud, Mark Scerri, Jean Pierre Mifsud Triganza (55′ Jeremiah Ani), Danial Mitev, Steve Bezzina, Ryan Fenech (78′ Ryan Grech), Rumen Galabov, Roderick Bajada, Cleaven Frendo (46′ Clifford Gatt Baldacchino), Beppe Muscat.
Subs not used: Anthony Curmi, Ryan Dalli, Andrew Caligari, Timothy Thomas.
Coach: Danilo Doncic
Assistant Coach: Saviour Debono Grech.

BIRKIRKARA FC Reuben Gauci, Angus Buhagiar, Terence Vella (60′ Leighton Grech), Joseph Zerafa (26' Ryan Scicluna), Shaun Bajada, Paul Fenech, Gareth Sciberras, Alan Tabone (85′ Trevor Cilia), Rowen Muscat, Rodrigo Pereira, Moises Avila-Perez.
Subs not used: Karl Magri, David Spiteri, Fabian Zammit, Michael Camillieri.
Coach: Paul Zammit
Assistant Coach: Peter Pullicino

Referee: Alan Mario Sant
Assistant Referee: Alan Camilleri, Alex Grech
Fourth Official: Glenn Tonna
Yellow Cards: Zerafa, B. Muscat, Sciberras, Tabone, Bajada
Red Cards: 45′ Beppe Muscat