Match Report
Vittoriosa Stars, 13th on 12 points, faced a 19-point deficit to Birzebbuga (3rd, 31). Recent form told a different story for Birzebbuga: only 7th in the league over the last five rounds despite sitting 3rd. In league terms the two rates read 1.13/1.6 for Vittoriosa Stars and 1.93/1 for Birzebbuga (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.65.
Birzebbuga's unbeaten run stood at 10, having scored in 10 consecutive games. Over the last five, Vittoriosa Stars had taken 3 of 15 points to Birzebbuga's 13.
The match was played at Fortini Ground (capacity 1,000). Birzebbuga led 1-0 at the break, and the second half added 1 goal for the 1-1 full-time score.
Goal scorers
Vittoriosa Stars: Juan Bolaños (90' og) · Birzebbuga: Paul Lapira (23')
Key stats
Possession: Vittoriosa Stars 45% · Birzebbuga 55% · Total shots: 13-11 · On target: 1-4 · Corners: 2-9