Match Report
In the standings it was Marsaxlokk 2nd on 12 points, Gzira United 2nd on 9 — separated by 3. On recent form Gzira United sat only 21st league-wide over the last five rounds, well short of their 2nd overall. In league terms the two rates read 2/1.6 for Marsaxlokk and 1.4/1.6 for Gzira United (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.31.
The sides have met 7 times in the GioScore results database: 3 wins for Marsaxlokk, 2 draws and 2 for Gzira United, at 2.14 goals per meeting. Home advantage has meant little here: 29% of the meetings went to the host. More than two goals is the exception here — seen in 29% of meetings.
Ta'Qali National Stadium staged the fixture, a ground that holds 17,797. It was 0-0 at the break, and the second half added 3 goals for the 2-1 full-time score.
Goal scorers
Marsaxlokk: Dodo (73'), Dodo (54') · Gzira United: Maxuell Samurai (58')
Key stats
Possession: Marsaxlokk 56% · Gzira United 44% · Total shots: 7-3 · On target: 3-2 · Corners: 4-0