Stalemate in derby between Valletta and Floriana
Valletta and Floriana played to a goalless draw in yesterday’s derby.
Valletta remain in top spot with 18 points, followed by Floriana with 14 points.
Valletta were the first to have a chance on goal when Denni Rocha Dos Santos effort went wide.
Valletta were reduced to 10 men after Lucas Ramon Dos Santos received his second yellow card of the match after committing a foul on Ivan Woods.
In the second half, both teams hardly had a attempt on goal other than Denni’s attempt on the 90th minute. His shot was foiled by Floriana’s goalkeeper Lofti Saidi.
VALLETTA FC- A. Hogg, S. Borg, R. Dos Santos, J. Caruana (D. Falzon), I. Azzopardi, G. Agius (E.Agius), J. Pace, R. Briffa, K. Sammut (O.Temile), D. Dos Santos, T. Scerri
Booked– R. Dos Santos, J. Pace
Sent Off – R. Dos Santos
FLORIANA FC - L. Saidi, D. Pisani, T. Farrugia, B. Said, M. Micallef, J. Borg (C.Borg), C. Cassar, P. Doffo, M. Mecerod (M. Gauci), I.Woods, C. Caruana (R. Darmanin)
Booked - C. Caruana , D. Pisani, P. Doffo, M.Micallef
Referee – Adrian Azzopardi
BOV Player of the Match - J. Pace (Valletta)