BOV Premier League | Floriana 1 – Gżira United 1

A late penalty converted by Amadou Samb saved a point for ten men Gżira United.

Photo: Dominic Borg
Photo: Dominic Borg

Floriana went ahead two minutes into the second half. Dylan Grima served Maurizio Vella and the latter finished behind Justin Haber.

The Maroons suffered a setback on the 84th minute as they had Samba Tounkara sent off.

Despite this red card, Gżira managed to equalise four minutes into the additional time. Alex Cini handled the ball inside the penalty area and the referee ordered a penalty. From the eleven metres mark, Samb made no mistake.

Floriana starting line-up:  Ini Etim Akpan, James Baldacchino, Enrico Pepe, Enzo Ruiz, Ignacio Varela, Maurizio Vella, Alex Cini, Arthur Henrique, Dylan Grima, Emerson Marcelina, Mario Fontanella

Gżira United starting line-up: Justin Haber, Souleymane Diamoutene, Clifford Gatt Baldacchino, Karl Pulo, Gary Muir, Moises Avila Perez, Roderick Briffa, Andrew Cohen, Emmanuel Oyoke, Amadou Samb, Samba Tounkara

Referee: Alan Mario Sant