Michael Mifsud inspires Sliema to victory

The hero of the match for Sliema was Michael Mifsud as he scored both goals, ending his goal drought.

Pembroke looked to be the better side in the first half, but they failed to take advantage of their chances, which they were to regret in the second half.

Just after 12 minutes of play after the change of posts, Sliema managed to take the lead. Rafael Ledesma’s precise pass released Michael Mifsud who then went on to beat goalkeeper Matthew Farrugia from inside the area.

Sliema made sure they would collect all three points when they doubled their lead on the 74th minute. Ledesma again served Michael Mifsud and the veteran striker made no mistake to double Sliema’s lead when he beat Pembroke’s goalkeeper with a powerful shot.

This victory puts Sliema level with Pembroke on the 17-point mark.

PEMBROKE ATHLETA Matthew Farrugia, Alex Cini, Miguel Attard (70’ Patmore Shereni), Owen Bugeja, Paltemio Barbetti, Zoran Levnajic, Kyle O’Brien, Siraj Arab Eddin, Ariel Laudisi, Gustavo Villalobos, Leighton Grech (62’ Austin Martz).

Subs not used: Mario Muscat, Lydon Micallef, Rennie Tanti, Tyron Fenech, Peter Paul Sammut.

Coach: Winston Muscat

SLIEMA WANDERERS Timothy Aquilina, Alex Muscat, Benjamin Essel (63’ Johann Bezzina), Mark Scerri, Michael Mifsud, Clifford Gatt Baldacchino, Marko Potezica, Aidan Jake Friggieri, Gary Muir, Stefano Bianciardi (17’ John Mintoff)(36’ Rafael Ledesma), Luke Dimech.

Subs not used: Glen Zammit, Cristian Fernando Toro Perdomo, Peter Xuereb, Kyle Hendry.

Coach: Stephen Azzopardi

Referee: Marco Borg

Assistant Referees: Edward Spiteri, Sammy Attard

    Additional Assistant Referees: Sandro Spiteri, Stefan Pace

    Fourth Official: David Castillo

    Yellow Cards: Dimech, Bugeja, O’Brien

    Scorers: 57’ Michael Mifsud, 74’ Michael Mifsud

    BOV Player of the Match: Michael Mifsud