Match Report
Mqabba, 8th with 20 points, sat 15 points above St. George's (11th, 5). St. George's's recent output lagged their position: 21st on form over five rounds while 11th in the table. Against a league average of 1.57 goals per team per game, Mqabba ran at 1.45 scored and 2.05 conceded, St. George's at 0.65 and 2.55.
Three consecutive defeats weighed on Mqabba. St. George's entered with three losses in a row.
The venue was Zebbug Ground, with room for 17,000 spectators. Half-time and full-time told different stories: it was 1-1 at the break, before 3 more goals closed it at 4-1.
Goal scorers
Mqabba: 4 goals with no recorded scorer · St. George's: 1 goal with no recorded scorer
Key stats
Possession: Mqabba 50% · St. George's 50% · Total shots: 9-5 · On target: 5-1 · Corners: 2-1