Balzan's unbeaten run continues
Balzan’s unbeaten run continued this evening as Oliver Spiteri’s side registered a fine 3-0 win over St. Andrews to sustain their position at the top.
30 September 2016, 8:42pm
Warren Zammit
Warren Zammit
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Manuel Pena Beltre of St. Andrews and Balzan's Bojan Kaljevic challenging each other for the ball. Photo: Christine Borg
Balzan went ahead on the 13th minute. The St. Andrews defence failed to clear their lines and the ball fell for Abdel Karim Nafti who fired a shot that gave Jake Galea no chance.
The current league leader managed to double the score on the brink of half time. Paul Fenech fired a stunning shot that hit the post before ending up inside the net.
Balzan made it 3-0 on the 58th minute. Metteo Piciollo was brought down inside the penalty area by Michale Johnson and Stefan Pace pointed to the spot. From the eleven metres mark, Bojan Kaljevic converted.
Balzan starting line-up: Christian Cassar, Bojan Kaljevic, Bruno Giglio de Oliviera, Steve Bezzina, Lydon Micallef, Paul Fenech, Matteo Piciollo, Samir Arab, Abdelkarim Nafti, Elkin Orlando Serrano Valero, Terrence Agius.
St. Andrews starting line-up: Jake Galea, Michael Johnson, Karlo Kesinovic, Bong Won Che, Felix Udoh Okon, Emmy Manuel Pena Beltre, Kyrian Nwoko, Joseph Farrugia , Daniel Brandle , Ziga Kastrevec, Dale Camilleri.
Referee: Stefan Pace
Assistant referees: Christopher Francalanza, David Castillo
Fourth Official: Mario Apap
BOV player of the match: Paul Fenech
