Hamrun Spartans advanced to the quarter-finals of the Meridianbet FA Trophy after defeating Zabbar 2-1.
In the 32nd minute, Hamrun took the lead after a corner kick from Jovan Cadenovic found Domingos, who headed the ball into the net from under the crossbar. In the 44th minute, Hamrun had another chance when Amoustapha won the ball in the box and crossed it towards Haber, who took a good shot that was deflected for a corner.
In the 64th minute, Zabbar St.Patrick equalized after Joao Tavares received the ball in the box, evaded Sven Xerri and scored with a low shot past Da Paz. In the 80th minute, Haber cleared the ball off the goal line after a header from Marcelina. In the 86th minute, a shot from Camenzuli outside the box went high over the goal. In the 88th minute, Hamrun scored the winning goal after a cross from Cadenovic found Barbosa, who headed it into the net from close range for a 2-1 victory.
