Valletta….2
Mgarr U….0
Valletta FC emerged victorious with a 2-0 win over Mgarr United in a heated encounter at the Centenary Stadium on November 30, 2024. Early goals from B. Paiber and Z. Cassar secured the points, but the match was overshadowed by two red cards that added late drama.
Valletta started brightly and took the lead in the 4th minute when B. Paiber capitalized on a defensive lapse to slot home a clinical finish. The home side maintained their momentum, doubling their advantage in the 33rd minute through Z. Cassar, who struck decisively to leave Mgarr on the back foot.
However, the game took a turn in the 40th minute when Alexandru Ciolacu received two yellow cards in quick succession, leaving Valletta down to 10 men for the remainder of the match. Despite their numerical disadvantage, Valletta remained composed, holding off Mgarr’s attempts to gain a foothold.
Mgarr United’s opportunity to capitalize on the extra man was short-lived, as they were reduced to 10 men in the 85th minute. Matthew Attard was shown a second yellow card for a reckless challenge, nullifying Mgarr’s numerical advantage and effectively ending their hopes of a comeback.
Sirens FC secure convincing win over Pietà Hotspurs
Pieta H…..0
Sirens…..3
Sirens FC delivered a dominant display to claim a 3-0 victory over Pietà Hotspurs on November 30, 2024, at Pietà. The visitors showcased their superiority with a composed performance, spearheaded by a brace from T. N. Peixoto and a penalty conversion by G. Carrara.
The match began with Sirens immediately asserting control, dictating the pace and probing Pietà’s defence. The breakthrough came in the 22nd minute when G. Carrara calmly slotted home a penalty after Pietà was penalized for a foul inside the box. The goal set the tone for Sirens, who continued to press forward while Pietà struggled to mount any meaningful counterattacks.
The second half saw Sirens maintain their dominance, and their persistence paid off in the 55th minute. T. N. Peixoto pounced on a defensive lapse by Pietà, doubling the visitors’ lead with a clinical finish. Just four minutes later, Peixoto struck again, completing his brace with another precise effort to make it 3-0, effectively sealing the game
St. Lucia cruise to 3-0 victory over 10-man Mtarfa
Mtarfa….0
Sta.Lucia….3
St. Lucia FC produced a dominant performance to secure a 3-0 win over Mtarfa FC, with a brace from I. Salis and a penalty from J. Carlos sealing the victory. The match was marred by disciplinary issues as Mtarfa’s Rees Demicoli was sent off in the first half after receiving a second yellow card.
The visitors wasted no time in asserting control, breaking the deadlock in the 17th minute with Carlos coolly converted from the penalty spot after Mtarfa conceded a foul in the box, giving St. Lucia an early 1-0 lead. Just 13 minutes later, I. Salis doubled the advantage with a clinical finish, putting Mtarfa under significant pressure.
The match took a dramatic turn in the 38th minute when Mtarfa’s Rees Demicoli was shown a second yellow card, leaving the home side with 10 men. St. Lucia capitalized on their numerical advantage, dominating possession as the first half drew to a close.
In the 71st minute, I. Salis completed his brace with a composed finish, putting the result beyond doubt. Mtarfa, struggling with the disadvantage of being a man down, could do little to respond as St. Lucia’s defence remained impenetrable.
St. Andrews edge Tarxien Rainbows in dramatic finish
St. Andrews….2
Tarxien R……1
St. Andrews secured a narrow 2-1 victory over Tarxien Rainbows in a thrilling encounter. O. Elouni opened the scoring in the 15th minute to give the home side an early lead, which they held until halftime.
Tarxien equalized in the 49th minute when C. Borg converted from the penalty spot. The match looked destined for a draw until W. J. England struck deep into stoppage time (90’+4) to secure all three points for St. Andrews.
The result sees St. Andrews earn a hard-fought win, while Tarxien will rue missed opportunities to capitalize on their equalizer.
