BOV Premier League | Floriana 1 – Hamrun Spartans 1

Floriana and Hamrun secured a point each as they shared the spoils in a 1-1 draw.

Photo: Dominic Borg
Photo: Dominic Borg

Hamrun came into this match looking to extend their positive run after managing to beat Valletta prior to the Christmas break. On the other hand, Floriana were coming from a disastrous round in which they collected just 15 points.

The Greens forged ahead on the 34th minute. Arthur Henrique Oyama hit a powerful shot from the left that gave Manuel Bartolo no chance.

The Spartans equalised on the 81st minute. Kevin Tulimieri delivered a cross that was met by Wilfried Domoraud who headed the ball inside the net.

Following this result, Hamrun are currently fourth. On the other hand, Floriana sit tenth, one point ahead of Tarxien Rainbows.

Floriana starting line-up: Ini Etim Akpan, Enzo Ruiz, Steve Pisani, Ignacio Varela, Tiago Galvao da Silva, Ulises Jose Arias, Arthur Henrique Oyama, Edward Herrera, Ezequiel Cesani, Terence Vella, Emerson Marcelina

Hamrun starting line-up: Manuel Bartolo, Antonio Monticelli, Enrico Pepe, Triston Caruana, Sebastian Nayar, Wilfried Domoraud, Matthew Gauci, Marco Criaco, Ryan Darmanin , Caetano Calil, Kevin Tulimieri

Referee: Mario Apap
Assistant Referees: Roberto Vella, William Debattista
Fourth Official: Emanuel Grech
BOV Player of the Match: Arthur Henrique Oyama (Floriana)