Match Report
Balzan went into the game 8th in the table on 9 points; Birzebbuga sat 12th on 0 — a 9-point gap. Against a league average of 1.36 goals per team per game, Balzan ran at 1.5 scored and 1 conceded, Birzebbuga at 0.17 and 2.33.
Three consecutive defeats weighed on Birzebbuga.
The match was played at Ta'Qali National Stadium (capacity 17,797). On the scoreboard, Balzan led 2-0 at the break; 1 second-half goal set the final 3-0.
Goal scorers
Balzan: Valentino (13'), Awosanya Oluwatobiloba Dimeji (30'), Macula (67')
Key stats
Possession: Balzan 48% · Birzebbuga 52% · Total shots: 9-3 · On target: 5-1 · Corners: 4-4