Match Report
On the table this was a mismatch: Birzebbuga (3rd, 31 pts) held a 27-point advantage over Mtarfa (16th, 4 pts). The last five rounds placed Birzebbuga no better than 7th for form, against 3rd in the standings. In league terms the two rates read 1.93/1 for Birzebbuga and 0.6/4.47 for Mtarfa (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.65.
Mtarfa had lost four in a row.
The match was played at Victor Tedesco Stadium (capacity 6,000). On the scoreboard, Birzebbuga led 4-1 at the break; 5 second-half goals set the final 8-2.
Goal scorers
Birzebbuga: David Oliveira Souza (7'), David Oliveira Souza (9'), Aléx Bruno (16'), Paul Lapira (41'), Paul Lapira (65'), David Oliveira Souza (69'), Paul Lapira (76'), David Oliveira Souza (87') · Mtarfa: Tristen Sultana (8'), Francisco Arriagada Mella (49')
Key stats
Possession: Birzebbuga 49% · Mtarfa 51% · Total shots: 24-5 · On target: 9-2 · Corners: 5-3