Naxxar and Sliema share spoils in balanced encounter

In a contest lacking entertainment and positive play, Naxxar and Sliema produce a goal less draw at the Hamrun stadium in a reflection of two teams going through disappointing spells in the league.

17 January 2015, 4:43pm
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Naxxar went on the offensive early on in the match and after seven minutes played, Daren Falzon put the ball into net from a Pablo Doffo free kick, before the goal was disallowed for offside. Two minutes later it was Angus Buhagiar who tried his luck from a distance which went wide. On the other end, Sliema forward Djumo Bocar tried his luck which saw Julian Azzopardi making a comfortable save.

On sixteen minutes, young prospect Aiden Friggieri who is quickly establishing himself in Maltese Football as a bright talent; saw his effort go inches wide after a dangerous personal move. On twenty eight minutes, Naxxar where reduced to ten man when Pablo Doffo was giving his marching orders after receiving two yellow cards in a few minutes.

The only goal scoring opportunity in the second half came through Naxxar’s Gilmar Da Silva’s header after a corner kick from Daren Falzon.

BOV Man of the Match: Gilmar Da Silva Ribeiro

Sliema W; Zammit, A.Muscat, Mintoff, Scerri, Pisanu, Potezica, Friggieri (Borg 64’), Calcado (Ifeany 85’), Bocar, B.Muscat (Cilia 28’), Bianciardi

Naxxar L; (Azzopardi, Scicluna, Edet, Bruce, Vella, (Fenech 34’), Del Negro, Da Silva Ribeiro (Toure 82’), Doffo, Falzon (Bellia 89’), Buhagiar, Santos Silva

Referee; Sandro Spiteri