Tarxien edge past St. Andrews

St. Andrews have still to register a point after nine matches.

Tarxien were the better side from the start of the match. On the 21st minute, Ayrton Azzopardi had a great chance to score but his shot went high over the net. Great goalkeeping by St. Andrews Kris Kalleja denied a great effort Luke Montebello.

St. Andrews went close to taking the lead when off a corner by Joseph Farrugia, Michael Johnson’s header went wide.

Tarxien managed to score the goal that secured all three points on 64 minutes. A direct freekick by Ayrton Azzopardi from the right left no chance for goalkeeper Kris Calleja.

Tarxien went close to doubling their lead on 90 minutes when a shot by Lucky Omeruo hit the crossbar following a deflection by goalkeeper Kri Calleja.

TARXIEN RAINBOWS: Sean Mintoff, Ebiabowei Baker, Bruno Giglio de Oliveira, Triston Caruana, Brandon Muscat, Ayrton Azzopardi (81′ Timothy Tabone Desira), Lucky Omeruo, Carlos Menendez Hevia, Luke Montebello (67′ Danilo Meira Santos), Alex da Paixao Alves, Joao Pedro Oliveira Santos.

Subs not used: Andrea Cassar, Manuel Caruana, Rodderick Bajada, Gaetano Gesualdi, Matthew Tabone.

Coach: Jacques Scerri

ST. ANDREWS Kris Calleja, Clyde Cumbo, Jordan Williams, Mariglen Sehitaj, Michael Johnson, Dale Camilleri, Liam Grech (66’ Michael Grima), Matthew Guillaumier, Joseph Farrugia, Kyrian Nwoko, Chris De Nguidjol (58’ Matteo Desira Buttigieg).

Subs not used: Dorian Bugeja, Wade Moodley, Jacob Walker, Nicky Vella Petroni, Ryan Sammut.

Coach: Wayne Attard

Referee: Trustin Farrugia Cann
Assistant Referees: Sammy Attard, Martin Borg
Additional Assistant Referees: Mario Apap, Glen Tonna
Fourth Official: Chris Francalanza
Yellow Cards: Bruno de Oliveira, Sehitaj, Cumbo
Scorers: 64’ Ayrton Azzopardi
BOV Player of the Match: Kris Calleja