Tarxien’s Sergio Pacheco brace sinks Floriana

Tarxien’ Brazilian midfielder Sergio Pacheco De Oliveira’s brace gave Tarxien their second successive victory and a defeat to Floriana. 

Floriana started the match well as they pressed for goal. But when Tarxien took the lead, it was a totally different game.

It was late in the first half when Tarxien took the lead. On the 43rd minute Cristiano passed to Sergio Pacheco De Oliveira who beat Floriana goalkeepr Loft Saidi.

Tarxien doubled the score on the 63rd minute when Ricardo Costa gave a back-heel pass to Sergio Pacheco De Oliveira who again found the back of the net.

This result moves Tarxien up to fifth place in the standings with ten points. Valletta are in fourth place with ten points as well.