Match Report
On paper the standings were lopsided — Balzan 1st with 35 points, Zebbug Rangers 15th with 8, 27 apart. On the form table Zebbug Rangers stood 7th over the last five rounds, despite being 15th overall. In league terms the two rates read 2.47/0.67 for Balzan and 0.6/2.47 for Zebbug Rangers (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.65.
Balzan arrived on a run of six straight wins, having scored in 8 consecutive games. Zebbug Rangers had been beaten in six straight games. From the last five rounds, Balzan held 15 points of 15 and Zebbug Rangers 0.
The venue was Victor Tedesco Stadium, with room for 6,000 spectators. Half-time and full-time told different stories: Balzan led 2-0 at the break, before 2 more goals closed it at 4-0.
Goal scorers
Balzan: Oluwatobiloba Dimeji Awosanya (65'), Stephen Chiemezie (2'), Stephen Chiemezie (12'), Stephen Chiemezie (61')
Key stats
Possession: Balzan 59% · Zebbug Rangers 41% · Total shots: 20-2 · On target: 7-1 · Corners: 5-0