BOV Premier League | Valletta 2 – Sliema Wanderers 0

Valletta returned to winning ways as they secured a 2-0 win over Sliema Wanderers.

Photo: Dominic Borg
Photo: Dominic Borg

Valletta opened the score on the 34th minute. Miguel Angel Alba’s delivery from a free-kick was met by Steve Borg whose header stunned Jake Galea.

Danilo Doncic’s men made sure of the three points during the additional time given by the referee. Following a quick counter attack, Matteo Picciolo placed the ball past Galea.

Following this result, Valletta are now one point behind Gzira and three points behind leaders Hibernians.

Valletta starting line-up: Yenz Cini, Jonathan Caruana, Steve Borg, Ryan Camilleri, Santiago Malano, Enmy Pena Beltre, Joseph Zerafa , Rowen Muscat, Miguel Angel Alba, Bojan Kaljevic, Mario Fontanella

Sliema Wanderers starting line-up: Jake Galea, Matias Muchardi, Mark Scerri, Jefferson de Assis, Nii Nortey Ashong, Frank Temile, Michele Sansone, Peter Xuereb, Goran Adamovic, Stefano Bianciardi, Younes Marzouk

Referee: Malcolm Spiteri
Assistant Referees: Jurgen Spiteri, Paul Apap
Fourth Official: Etienne Mangion