FA Trophy | Balzan 1 – Valletta 0

Alfred Effiong’s goal on the 90th minute booked a place for Balzan in the quarter finals of the FA trophy.

Rowen Muscat of Valletta in action during the FA Trophy match between Valletta and Balzan. Photo: Dominic Borg
Rowen Muscat of Valletta in action during the FA Trophy match between Valletta and Balzan. Photo: Dominic Borg

Together with Balzan, Pembroke Athleta and Ħamrun Spartans also made it to the next round of the competition.

Pembroke Athleta came from a goal down to register a 2-1 win over Marsa. Luis Melo converted a penalty to put Marsa ahead, but Stevan Racic scored twice for Pembroke.

Ħamrun also had to work hard to beat Mqabba. The Spartans managed to break the deadlock on the 78th minute through Saturday Nanapere.

The draws for the next round will take place next Friday 20th of January.