BOV Premier League | Balzan 1 – Valletta 2

Valletta came from behind to secure a 2-1 win over Balzan.

Balzan forged ahead after 29 minutes. Following a free-kick, Elkin Serrano Valero placed the ball past Henry Bonello.

Valletta equalised on the 81st minute. Steve Sultana’s clearance was blocked by Mario Fontanella and the ball rolled inside the net.

Danilo Doncic’s side scored again five minutes later. Miguel Angel Alba’s delivery was met by Jonathan Caruana whose powerful shot from inside the penalty area gave Sultana no chance.

Balzan starting line-up: Steve Sultana, Aleksandar Kosoric, Nenad Sljivic, Steve Pisani, Steve Bezzina, Paul Fenech, Alfred Effiong, Uros Ljubomirac, Ivan Bozovic, Elkin Serrano Valero, Ricardo Calixto Correa Duarte

Valletta starting line-up: Henry Bonello, Jonathan Caruana, Ryan Camilleri, Santiago Malano, Kyrian Nwoko, Enmy Pena Beltre, Joseph Zerafa, Raed Ibrahim Saleh, Rowen Muscat, Bogdan Gavrila, Mario Fontanella

Referee: Alan Mario Sant
Assistant Referees: Alan Camilleri, Theodore Zammit
Fourth Official: Mario Apap

BOV Player of the Match: Ricardo Calixto Correa (Balzan)