Match Report
In the standings it was Tarxien Rainbows 1st on 9 points, Sliema Wanderers 2nd on 6 — separated by 3. Recent form told a different story for Tarxien Rainbows: only 22nd in the league over the last five rounds despite sitting 1st. Against a league average of 1.31 goals per team per game, Tarxien Rainbows ran at 2 scored and 1.6 conceded, Sliema Wanderers at 1.2 and 1.2.
Tarxien Rainbows carried a 5-game unbeaten run into this. Defeat had not touched Sliema Wanderers in 9 games, having scored in 9 consecutive games.
MFA Centenary Stadium, capacity 2,000, hosted the game. Half-time and full-time told different stories: it was 1-1 at the break, before 1 more goal closed it at 2-1.
Goal scorers
Tarxien Rainbows: Neil Frendo (7' og), Manyluak Aguek (73') · Sliema Wanderers: Edmond Agius (28')
Key stats
Possession: Tarxien Rainbows 43% · Sliema Wanderers 57% · Total shots: 16-6 · On target: 10-4 · Corners: 8-5