Match Report
The table read 12th (Floriana, 27 pts) against 15th (Lija Athletic, 20 pts), 7 points apart. Recent form flatters Floriana's table spot — 8th league-wide over the last five rounds while sitting 12th. In league terms the two rates read 1.13/1.48 for Floriana and 1.09/2 for Lija Athletic (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.5.
Three consecutive defeats weighed on Lija Athletic.
The venue was Gozo Stadium, with room for 3,000 spectators. On the scoreboard, Lija Athletic led 2-0 at the break; 1 second-half goal set the final 1-2.
Goal scorers
Floriana: J. Pisani (59') · Lija Athletic: F. Brandán (26'), F. Brandán (34')
Key stats
Possession: Floriana 58% · Lija Athletic 42% · Total shots: 14-13 · On target: 4-5 · Corners: 9-2