BOV Premier League | Sliema Wanderers 2 – Lija Athletic 0

Lija’s string of defeats continued as they suffered a 2-0 defeat against Sliema Wanderers.

Photo: Dominic Borg
Photo: Dominic Borg

The Wanderers had to wait till the 58th minute to go ahead. Following a free-kick, Ousmane Sidibe headed the ball into his own net.

Sliema doubled their advantage two minutes later. Frank Temile served Michele Sansone and the latter hit a low shot that gave Luke Bonnici no chance.

Following this result, Lija remain in the bottom of the table with just five points.

Sliema Wanderers starting line-up: Glenn Zammit, Stefano Bianciardi, Ricardo Correa Duarte, Jefferson De Assis, Nicolae Milinceanu, John Mintoff, Matias Muchardi, Michele Sansone, Mark Scerri, Frank Temile, Peter Xuereb

Lija Athletic starting line-up: Luke Bonnici, Erjon Beu, Patrick Borg, Carl Cassar, Kei Hirose, Valifor Hysa, Aaron Sammut, Ryan Sammut, Daniel Scerri, Ousmane Sidibe, Leon Muscat

Referee: Fyodor Zammit

Assistant Referees: Luke Portelli, William Debattista

Fourth Official: Darryl Agius

BOV Player of the Match:Ricardo Correa Duarte (Sliema)