Balzan leave it late to secure victory

Balzan pushed their opponents continuously throughout the match, but Qormi’s defence were very hard to break down.

Qormi had to make an early substitution on the 41st minute when Kurt arrigo was not able to continue.

Balzan made sure they collected all three points when on the 92nd minute from a cross by Godwin Mensha, Aleksandar Vujacic beat goalkeeper Andreas Vella with his header to give his team victory and send them to the top of the standings.

BALZAN Christian Cassar, Dylan Grima (82’ Terence Agius), Edison Bilbao Zarate, Samir Arab (59’ Lydon Micallef), Godwin Mensha, Aleksandar Vujacic, Alfred Effiong (65’ Ryan Darmanin), Elkin Orlando Serrano Valero, Luke Sciberras, Clive Brincat, Justin Grioli.

Subs not used: Valerio Senatore, Sean Cipriott, Maxim Focsa, Juan Corbalan.

Coach: Oliver Spiteri

QORMI Andreas Vella, Alessio Cassar,Ousmane Sidibe, Noah Olawole Ojuola, Billy Berntsson, Steve Agius, Clifford Gauci, Kurt Magro (40’ Sorin Virgil Oproiescu), Carlo Gordon Monti (83’ Emerson Vella), Ryan Micallef (73’ Terence Vella), Alex Nilsson.

Subs not used: Jean Matthias Vella, Gilmore Azzopardi, Edward Falzon, Juan Carlos Vieira Peixoto.

Coach: Jesmond Zerafa

Referee: Marco Borg

Assistant Referees: Duncan Sultana, Ryan Aquilina

Additional Assistant Referees: Sandro Spiteri, Matthew Degabriele

Fourth Official: Luke Portelli

Yellow Cards: Serrano, Grioli, Zarate, Berntsson, A. Vella

Scorers: 90+2’  Aleksandar Vujacic

BOV Player of the Match: Godwin Mensha