360Sports Malta Premier – Closing Round
NAXXAR L……..2
BIRKIRKARA….1
It was definitely a memorable afternoon for all Naxxar Lions fans and staff as they beat Birkirkara 2-1 at the National Stadium. This victory also sent a clear message from the club’s administration, as they had rejected head coach George Vella’s resignation earlier in the week.
The stripes took the lead in the 14th minute with a goal from Maxuell Maia, his 16th in the 360Sports Malta Premier League, keeping him at the top of the scorer’s chart.
Just before the end of the first half, Birkirkara’s Bulgarian defender Tomislav Papazov scored an own goal, making it 1-1 at the break.
Naxxar’s winning goal came in the 56th minute when a cross from Laton was perfectly met by former Birkirkara forward Maicon Souza, who slotted it home first time to give Naxxar their first win in 9 league matches.
Naxxar Lions: M. Debono, N. Micallef, B. Sane, N. Pace, E. Farias, G. Cassar, H. Dos Santos, A. Correira, M. De Souza, F. Barbosa, Y. Ito
Birkkirkara: G. Volpe, I. Morello, L. Gaitan, K. Reid, T. Papazov, A. Satariano, L. Lacunza, N. Micallef, A. Coppola, S. Donovan, M. Maia
Referee: Philip Farrugia
