Birkirkara lose further ground in yet another poor performance

Birkirkara and Balzan was another disappointing encounter for those present in the stadium with the match hardly being entertaining with both sides lacking ideas and enthusiasm to play decent football.

It was a dull encounter indeed with the Birkirkara faithful rightly feeling the most disappointed as it is clear that their side are still struggling to hit top gear this season.  The result means the stripes dropped two more points and lost further ground in their pursuit of leaders Hibernians and Valletta respectively. 

In the only decent attempt at goal during the first half, a shot at goal from Paul Fenech forced Balzan keeper Sultana turning the ball for a corner after a neat pass by Shola Shodiya.

Birkirkara increased their efforts in the second half and in the 61st minute, Ryan Camenzuli hit the post with ball falling to Costa Moirais with his attempt saved by the Balzan keeper with Sultana making yet another save in another attempt by Ryan Camenzuli.  This certainly marked a fine performance from the Balzan keeper.

On the 87th minute, Birkirkara were reduced to ten men after Ryan Camenzuli was sent off after a dangerous tackle Balzan forward Zarate. 

Steve Sultana was voted BOV player of the match

Birkirkara: Haber, Vukanac, Costa, Dos Santos Gonzaga (Zammit 84’), Shola Shodiya, Mendoza Corujo, Sciberras, Muscat (Herrera 38’), Fenech (Agius 86’), Camenzuli, Scicluna

Balzan: Sultana, Grioli, Bezzina, Valero, Zarate, Giobadia, Brincat, Mifsud Triganza (Micallef 53’), Guerrero, Sciberras (Grima 80’), Piccioni (Darmanin 90’)

Referee: Phillip Farrugia