BOV Premier League | Ħamrun Spartans 2 – Valletta 1

The Spartans went ahead after nine minutes. Mathieu Manset served Massimiliano Giusti and the latter hit a low shot from the edge of the penalty area that gave Nicky Vella no chance.

Ħamrun doubled thier advantage on the brink of half time. Jake Grech passed the ball towards Manset and the French footballer finished inside the net.

Valletta increased their efforts in the second half and reduced the gap on the 65th minute. Leadro Aguirre sent the ball towards Maximiliano Velasco who headed home.

This result means that if Birkirkara will be successful in their appeal regarding the UEFA licence, Valletta will not participate in Europa League during the coming season.

Ħamrun Spartans starting line-up: David Cassar, Glenn Azzopardi, Karl Micallef, Sergio Raphael Dos Anjos, Igor Misan, Luke Grech, Jorge Mesqueu Neto, Luke Sciberras, Jake Grech, Mathieu Manset, Massimiliano Giusti

Valletta starting line-up: Nicky Vella, Steve Borg, Ryan Camilleri, Santiago Malano, Michael Mifsud, Jean Borg, Claudio Pani, Uchenna Umeh, Leandro Aguirre, Maxi Velasco, Valdo Alhinho
Referee: Alan Mario Sant
Assistant Referees: Roberto Vella, Paul Apap
Additional Assistant Referees: Malcolm Spiteri, Darko Stankovic
Fourth Official: Dusan Petrovic
BOV Player of the Match: Mathieu Manset (Ħamrun)