Birkirkara return to winning ways

Drazen Besek’s side were close to open the score on the 22nd minute. From a corner on the left side, Dejan Djordjevic sent a cross that was met by Predrag Jovic whose header hit the post.

Birkirkara managed to go ahead on the 35th minute when Srdjan Dimitrov fired a shot that gave Manuel Bartolo no chance.

Mosta were close to score an equaliser on the 64th minute. Bezak found Lucky Oseghale whose effort hit the crossbar.

Edmond Lufi’s side chances of an equaliser took a setback on the 66th minute when Adrian Caruana was sent off after receiving his second yellow card.

Having an extra man in the pictch, Birkirkara pushed forward and doubled the score on the 80th minute. Cain Attard crossed the ball for Frank Temile who headed past Bartolo.

Birkirkara starting line-up: Miroslav Kopric, Gareth Sciberras , Mislav Andelkovic, Srdjan Dimitrov, Dejan Djordjevic, Nikola Vukanac, Frank Temile, Joseph Zerafa, Cain Attard, Predrag Jovic, Rowen Muscat.

Mosta starting line-up: Manuel Bartolo, Gabriel Bezak, Luca Martinelli, Dany Djoufack, Chinatu Francis Onwudinjo , Kyle Frendo , Dexter Xuereb, Martin Vlcek, Raylon Kaylon Paisley Adrian Caruana, Lucky Victor Oseghale.
Subs not used; Yenz Cini, Neil Frendo, Luke Galea, Antoine Borg.

Referee: Alan Mario Sant
Assistant Referees: William Debattista, Paul Apap
Fourth Official: Stefan Pace
BOV Player of the Match: Gareth Sciberras