Floriana defeat Birkirkara to edge closer to Valletta

Floriana went on to defeat Birkirkara 1-0 to edge closer to Valletta as they played to a goalless draw against Sliema in the other match of the day.

The first half had very few attempts on goal.

On the 12^th minute, Birkirkara's Paul Fenech attempt on goal was saved by goalkeeper Manuel Bartolo.

Floriana's Bartolo also easily saved another effort by Jorge Santos Silva on the 38th minute.

The first half ended goalless.

In the second half, Floriana managed to break the deadlock on the 60^th minute.

The all important goal arrived when Christian Caruana served Ivan Woods who then had no problem beating goalkeeper Reuben Gauci with his shot.

Floriana successfully defended their one goal lead to take home the three precious points and keep in touch with their rivals Valletta FC.

Ivan Woods was voted BOV Player of the Match.

BIRKIRKARA FC Reuben Gauci, Gareth Sciberras, Regillio Nooitmeer, Rowen Muscat (76′ Terence Vella), Ryan Scicluna (80′ Leighton Grech), Paul Fenech, Jorge Santos Silva, Shaun Bajada, Angus Buhagiar, Moises Avila Perez, Rodrigo Pereira.
Subs not used: Karl Magri, Andrew Decesare, Ryan Camenzuli, Trevor Cilia, Michael Camilleri.
Coach: Paul Zammit
Asst. Coach: Peter Pullicino

FLORIANA FC Manuel Bartolo, Pablo Doffo, Manolito Micallef, Owen Bugeja, Duncan Pisani, Thomas Paris, Christian Cassar (88′ Ryan Darmanin), Christian Caruana, Andre Grabowski (79′ John Mintoff), Ivan Woods, Clyde Borg (46′ Joseph Borg).
Subs not used: Jurgen Borg, Brooke Farrugia, Francesco Guzman, Malcolm Licari.
Coach: Michael Woods
Asst. Coach: Frank Schembri

Referee: Esther Azzopardi
Assistant Referees: Konrad Borg, Alex Grech
Fourth Official: Kevin Azzopardi
Yellow Cards: Bugeja, Muscat, Scicluna, Bajada
Scorers: 60′ Ivan Woods