Positive run continues for Sliema with victory over Rabat

Sliema have now won four consecutive matches to now start the Championship Pool on 22 points just two behind third-placed Hibernians and only six behind leaders Birkirkara. For Rabat it is a completely different story as they will be starting the Relegation Pool with only three points.

Sliema went close to scoring on the 18th minute. Stefano Bianciardi's header looked to be heading for goal but it hit the crossbar.

Rabat shocked Sliema to take the lead on the 40th minute. Off a cross from the right, Diego Carrillo Pendas dribbled past a defender and beat goalkeeper Glenn Zammit with his shot.

Sliema had to wait till the 70th minute before they levelled matters. Ivan Woods passed the ball to Matias Muchardi who then easily beat goalkeeper Pavle Velimirovic with his powerful shot.

Sliema made sure they took home all three points on the 81st minute. Off a corner by Trevor Cilia, Stanley Ohawuchi's powerful shot left no chance for Rabat's goalkeeper.

RABAT AJAX Pavle Velimirovic, Shaun Gauci, David Azzopardi, Dylan Falzon, Ivan Carapic, Joseph Caruana, Diego Carrillo Pendas, Sorin Oproiescu (87′ Chris Vella), Ryan Micallef (75′ Patrick Borg),, Malcolm Licari, Jonathan Bajada.Subs not used: Jonathan Azzopardi, Zachary Tanti, Stefan Cortis, Etienne Scicluna, Darren Borg.
Coach: Steve D'Amato

SLIEMA WANDERERS Glenn Zammit, Alex Muscat, Jacob Borg, Stanley Ohawuchi, Clifford Gatt Baldacchino, Ivan Woods (86′ Kane Farrugia), Trevor Cilia, Matias Muchardi, Beppe Muscat (63′ Axl Xuereb), Stefano Bianciardi, Admir Vladavic.
Subs not used: Henry Bonello, Clive Psaila, Alex Podda, Liam Cachia, Gabriel Aquilina.
Coach: Alfonso Greco
Referee: Trustin Farrugia Cann
Assistant Referees: Luke Portelli, David Castillo
Fourth Official: Chris Lautier
Yellow Cards: Oproiescu, Carrillo, Carapic, Falzon, Bajada, G. Zammit
Scorers: 40′ Diego Carrillo Pendas, 70′ Matias Muchardi, 82′ Stanley Ohawuchi
BOV Player of the Match: Stanley Ohawuchi