Match Report
On paper the standings were lopsided — Melita 5th with 29 points, Vittoriosa Stars 13th with 12, 17 apart. Melita's recent output outran their position: 1st on form over five rounds, 5th in the table. In league terms the two rates read 1.13/1.6 for Vittoriosa Stars and 2.27/1.27 for Melita (scored/conceded per game); the competition average is 1.65.
Level finishes had become the habit for Vittoriosa Stars: three in a row.
The venue was Fortini Ground, with room for 1,000 spectators. On the scoreboard, it was 0-0 at the break; 1 second-half goal set the final 0-1.
Goal scorers
Melita: Zak Grech (54')
Key stats
Possession: Vittoriosa Stars 49% · Melita 51% · Total shots: 10-12 · On target: 5-7 · Corners: 3-7